
Thales
AI Solutions Lead/Manager (UAE Nationals)
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 10/11/2025
Job overview
Date posted
26/09/2025
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
10/11/2025
Job description
The AI Solutions Lead/Manager (UAE Nationals) at Thales will be responsible for managing and supporting the growth of the Artificial Intelligence team with a strong focus on defense, aerospace, and digital transformation. The role includes technical oversight of AI/ML model design, deployment, and performance optimization for real-world applications. It requires leading cross-functional teams of engineers, data scientists, and researchers, defining AI strategy and roadmap, and integrating AI solutions across business lines. The candidate will also manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables while fostering a culture of continuous learning. Collaboration with external clients, partners, and stakeholders is essential to align solutions with business needs and demonstrate AI capabilities. Technical expertise includes Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, cloud platforms, MLOps, big data stacks, and defense-specific technologies such as Radar and Electronic Warfare. The role supports commercial activities, bids, and project execution and contributes to the preparation of the Digital and Engineering department budget and operations.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Provide leadership to AI engineers, data scientists, and research teams
- Define AI strategy and roadmap in alignment with company objectives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions
- Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables
- Mentor and develop team members to encourage continuous learning
- Design and supervise development of AI/ML models for production
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and ethical deployment of AI solutions
- Stay updated on AI advancements and integrate relevant technologies
- Optimize AI models for performance and efficiency
- Work with data engineers to ensure quality data pipelines
- Support the operation of the Digital and Engineering department
- Support Digital and Engineering budget preparation
- Lead technical decisions in AI and data projects
- Collaborate with bid, project, procurement, and engineering teams
- Work closely with clients and partners to understand AI solution needs
- Lead development of AI demonstrators to showcase capabilities
- Participate in PoC projects to validate AI solutions with clients
- Represent the company at AI conferences and industry events
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field
- Have 5+ years of experience in AI/ML development
- Possess 2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role
- Demonstrate experience in deploying AI models in production
- Have strong leadership and project management skills
- Be proficient in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn
- Understand cloud technologies and MLOps practices
- Have experience with big data technologies like Spark or Hadoop
- Possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Have knowledge of defense technologies such as Radar, C2, Optronics, and Electronic Warfare
- Experience in partner engagement, client collaboration, or pre-sales AI activities is a plus