Head of AI/ML
Head of AI & Data
malomatia · IT Services & Digital Transformation · 500-2000 employees · 📍 Qatar
Malomatia is hiring a senior technology leader to build and scale a Data/AI practice from the ground up, positioning itself as a credible AI-driven digital transformation partner for Qatar's government and enterprise sectors.
AI Maturity
building
Reports To
CTO
Why Role Exists
Expansion
Company Stage
enterprise
Source
linkedin
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute Data/AI strategy aligned with government and enterprise client needs
- Build, hire, and lead a Data/AI team from the ground up
- Drive digital transformation engagements, including AI product and service delivery
- Collaborate with business development to position Data/AI as a revenue-generating practice
- Establish governance, architecture standards, and best practices for data and AI initiatives
Requirements
- Proven senior leadership experience in Data/AI within an IT services or consulting environment
- Track record of building or scaling data/AI teams and practices
- Experience delivering solutions to government and/or large enterprise clients
- Deep technical grounding in AI/ML, data engineering, and analytics platforms
Signals
- ⚠ No salary or compensation details disclosed
- ⚠ Thin job description with limited role specifics
- ⚠ Role reposted in May 2026 — suggests prior posting did not result in a successful hire
- ⚠ Highly onsite-only market in Qatar may limit global talent pool
- ✓ Clear strategic mandate: build and scale a new Data/AI capability
- ✓ Established company with existing government and enterprise client base to leverage
- ✓ Growing GCC AI market with significant government investment in digital transformation
- ✓ Greenfield opportunity — significant upside for an executive wanting to shape a practice
Company History
This role was previously posted around the same time — the repeated posting in 2026 suggests the earlier search did not result in a successful hire or the candidate did not progress, warranting caution about internal readiness, budget approval, or role clarity.