Full-Time
AI Lead
Multiple Teams
Posted on 9/25/2025
Daniel J Edelman Holdings
51-200 employees
Develops marketing strategies for Microsoft
No salary listed
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Hybrid
 AI & Machine Learning (2) |
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- 5–7 years of experience in consulting, marketing, communications, or digital transformation, with hands-on exposure to AI or automation.
- Strong understanding of generative AI, workflow automation, and data-driven communications (coding not required).
- Clear communicator who can translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Skilled at driving adoption and change in multi-team environments.
- Familiar with offering design, pricing discussions, and efficiency measurement.
- Builder mindset, pragmatic, and quick to pilot new solutions.
- Collaborative and hands-on, with a focus on team enablement.
- A passion for people-driven change, empathy, curiosity and growth mindset.
- High integrity, committed to responsible AI adoption and measurable client value.
- Localize Edelman’s global AI vision into MIDDLE EAST-specific initiatives and priorities.
- Partner with client, sector, and specialty leads to embed AI tools and practices into everyday work.
- Roll out proprietary AI solutions (Archie, Trust Stream, custom content models, agentic workflows) with clear adoption targets by practice and account.
- Coordinate the MIDDLE EAST AI Ambassador network, delivering or orchestrating tailored enablement and AI fluency training.
- Act as a visible role model for AI adoption through showcases, training sessions, and internal communications that highlight team successes.
- Apply the Account-Based Transformation framework to MIDDLE EAST accounts, auditing workflows, piloting automation, and creating lighthouse cases.
- Support change management programs to integrate AI into ways of working and commercial processes.
- Share market insights and adoption progress with the EMEA Chief AI Officer and EMEA AI Leads team to strengthen cross-market learning.
- Create and execute a MIDDLE EAST market change plan, including stakeholder mapping, change impact assessments, role-based communications trainings, and reinforcement, using a recognized methodology (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR) to drive sustained behavior change.
- Define and track adoption KPIs and leading indicators (such as percentage of priority workflows automated, time saved, model usage/quality, and enablement completion). Conduct a monthly 'AI Ways of Working' review with market leadership to identify and remove blockers while sustaining momentum.
- Support pitches and scopes with AI-enabled offerings, helping account teams position solutions and build client confidence.
- Support the market launch of GEOSight.
- Contribute to lighthouse engagements with MIDDLE EAST clients, generating proof points and case studies.
- Advise client teams on AI Adoption journeys in the Marketing and Communication sector, leveraging Edelman’s IP on Trustworthy AI transformation and change.
Working at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of developing comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. This company’s focus on media relations, social media, data analytics, and influencer collaborations in partnership with a major industry player like Microsoft illustrates a strong alignment with technology and strategic growth. The environment encourages collaboration and innovation, allowing employees to hone their skills in a cutting-edge and dynamic sector.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
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