Job Description

The Director of AI Security leads a high-performing regional practice, with full accountability for strategy, service delivery, commercial performance, and capability development. The role builds on an established and operational practice, with a clear mandate to scale it into a market-leading, profitable, and differentiated offering aligned to the region\u2019s rapidly evolving AI technology and regulation landscape. This role combines strategic leadership, deep technical credibility, and strong commercial execution to expand the practice\u2019s footprint across government and enterprise sectors, while strengthening CPX\u2019s position as a trusted advisor in AI governance and responsible AI adoption, as well as in the adoption of AI to strengthen and accelerate CPX Cybersecurity capabilities. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Full ownership of a multi-disciplinary practice covering: \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0AI governance and responsible AI \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Regulatory compliance across AI and data domains \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Implementation and operation of technical measures to secure AI, in collaboration with other Cyber Defense sub business Units. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Collaborating with the commercial team and peer practice leads across Cyber Defense to deliver integrated propositions and coordinated go-to-market execution for both Securing AI and embedding AI in security across all CPX offerings and services. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Regulatory scope includes UAE PDPL, DIFC and ADGM frameworks, UAE Cybersecurity Council and NESA/SIA standards, UAE AI Strategy and Charter, as well as GCC frameworks (e.g., KSA PDPL/SDAIA) and global regulations (e.g., GDPR, EU AI Act). \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Own the AI Security practice P&L, including revenue growth, margins, utilization, pricing, and cost management. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Define and execute a multi-year AI Security growth strategy aligned with CPX\u2019s advisory, implementation and operation priorities. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Establish pricing models, automation, and delivery economics to support scalable growth. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Track and manage pipeline coverage, backlog, and revenue realization. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Maintain pipeline coverage alignment to defined revenue targets. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Support the commercial team to develop and close strategic and flagship opportunities across UAE. \u2022 Define and evolve the AI Security portfolio, aligned to regional regulatory and market demand. \u2022 Develop new offerings in AI governance, AI Security advisory, implementation and operation, including reusable IP and accelerators. \u2022 Identify emerging regulatory and technology trends (e.g., AI regulation, data sovereignty, responsible AI) and translate them into market-ready propositions. \u2022 Standardized delivery methodologies, quality assurance frameworks, and engagement models. \u2022 Drive AI-enabled delivery through automation, AI agents, and intelligent reporting frameworks. \u2022 Develop scalable, platform-based and productized offerings across AI and data protection domains. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Own pipeline development across UAE, ensuring strong coverage and conversion of opportunities. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Support the commercial team in origination, proposals, pursuits, and commercial negotiations for strategic deals. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with C-suite, regulators, and key stakeholders. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Act as executive sponsor for flagship accounts and drive cross-selling across CPX service lines. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Develop strategic alliances with technology vendors, partners, regulators, and academia. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Act as domain lead in large, multi-service Cyber Defense engagements. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Engage with regulators, policymakers, and industry bodies to shape AI Security regulatory landscape in the region. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Hold end-to-end accountability for delivery quality, client outcomes, and engagement governance. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Review and approve key deliverables to ensure technical quality and regulatory alignment. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Act as senior escalation point for delivery risks, client issues, and complex engagements. \u2022 \u00A0 \u00A0Drive client satisfaction, renewals, and account expansion across the portfolio. The Director of AI Security leads a high-performing regional practice, with full accountability for strategy, service delivery, commercial performance, and capability development. The role builds on an established and operational practice, with a clear mandate to scale it into a market-leading, profitable, and differentiated offering aligned to the region\u2019s rapidly evolving AI technology and regulation landscape. This role combines strategic leadership, deep technical credibility, and strong commercial execution to expand the practice\u2019s footprint across government and enterprise sectors, while strengthening CPX\u2019s position as a trusted a

Responsibilities

Full ownership of a multi-disciplinary practice covering: AI governance and responsible AI; Regulatory compliance across AI and data domains; Implementation and operation of technical measures to secure AI, in collaboration with other Cyber Defense sub business Units. Collaborating with the commercial team and peer practice leads across Cyber Defense to deliver integrated propositions and coordinated go-to-market execution for both Securing AI and embedding AI in security across all CPX offerings and services. Regulatory scope includes UAE PDPL, DIFC and ADGM frameworks, UAE Cybersecurity Council and NESA/SIA standards, UAE AI Strategy and Charter, as well as GCC frameworks (e.g., KSA PDPL/SDAIA) and global regulations (e.g., GDPR, EU AI Act).

Own the AI Security practice P&L, including revenue growth, margins, utilization, pricing, and cost management. Define and execute a multi-year AI Security growth strategy aligned with CPX’s advisory, implementation and operation priorities. Establish pricing models, automation, and delivery economics to support scalable growth. Track and manage pipeline coverage, backlog, and revenue realization. Maintain pipeline coverage alignment to defined revenue targets. Support the commercial team to develop and close strategic and flagship opportunities across UAE.

Define and evolve the AI Security portfolio, aligned to regional regulatory and market demand. Develop new offerings in AI governance, AI Security advisory, implementation and operation, including reusable IP and accelerators. Identify emerging regulatory and technology trends (e.g., AI regulation, data sovereignty, responsible AI) and translate them into market-ready propositions. Standardized delivery methodologies, quality assurance frameworks, and engagement models. Drive AI-enabled delivery through automation, AI agents, and intelligent reporting frameworks. Develop scalable, platform-based and productized offerings across AI and data protection domains.

Own pipeline development across UAE, ensuring strong coverage and conversion of opportunities. Support the commercial team in origination, proposals, pursuits, and commercial negotiations for strategic deals. Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with C-suite, regulators, and key stakeholders. Act as executive sponsor for flagship accounts and drive cross-selling across CPX service lines. Develop strategic alliances with technology vendors, partners, regulators, and academia. Act as domain lead in large, multi-service Cyber Defense engagements. Engage with regulators, policymakers, and industry bodies to shape AI Security regulatory landscape in the region.

Hold end-to-end accountability for delivery quality, client outcomes, and engagement governance. Review and approve key deliverables to ensure technical quality and regulatory alignment. Act as senior escalation point for delivery risks, client issues, and complex engagements. Drive client satisfaction, renewals, and account expansion across the portfolio.

Skills Required

AI governanceRegulatory compliance (AI and data domains)AI security implementationCyber Defense collaborationP&L managementStrategic growth planningPricing strategyDelivery governancePipeline developmentStakeholder managementExecutive relationship buildingCross-functional leadershipRegulatory frameworks (UAE PDPL, DIFC, ADGM, UAE Cybersecurity Council, NESA/SIA, GDPR, EU AI Act)Portfolio developmentStrategic partnerships

Director - AI Security (CPX)

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