Head of AI Enablement & Strategic Partnerships

We're looking for an experienced Head of AI Enablement & Strategic Partnerships to lead AI enablement initiatives, build high-impact partnerships, and drive capability development across government, industry, academia, and technology partners. This leadership role will play a key part in creating a thriving AI ecosystem that accelerates innovation, knowledge sharing, and responsible AI adoption.

As the Head of AI Enablement & Strategic Partnerships
, you will:

• Lead the development and execution of AI enablement strategies that strengthen organisational AI readiness and adoption.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with government entities, technology providers, academia, research institutions, and ecosystem partners.
• Lead AI capability-building, innovation, awareness, and upskilling programmes to accelerate AI adoption.
• Identify and develop joint-value opportunities with strategic partners and technology vendors that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Foster collaboration across public and private sector organisations to promote AI innovation and knowledge sharing.
• Lead stakeholder engagement initiatives and represent the organisation at AI forums, industry events, and strategic partnership engagements.
• Drive AI enablement initiatives, digital transformation programmes, and organisational change to support AI adoption.
• Develop enablement frameworks, toolkits, onboarding programmes, and adoption models that support scalable AI implementation.
• Monitor programme performance, partnership outcomes, and adoption metrics to ensure continuous improvement and value delivery.
• Build and lead a high-performing team while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building experience across government, private sector, and academic organisations.
• Demonstrated experience establishing, managing, and expanding strategic partnerships with technology providers and ecosystem partners.
• Experience leading AI enablement, innovation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong negotiation, collaboration, influencing, and partnership development skills.
• Experience identifying and delivering joint-value opportunities with technology vendors and strategic partners.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation, stakeholder engagement, and change management capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification in AI Strategy, Digital Transformation, Leadership, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• 6+ years of experience in AI enablement, capability building, innovation management, digital transformation, or related fields.