Business Analyst - AI Projects

We are seeking a **Business Analyst experienced in IT and AI projects** to act as the key link between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams. The role focuses on **business understanding, analytics translation, data readiness, business validation of AI models, and deployment alignment**, ensuring that AI and digital solutions deliver measurable business value. The Business Analyst will work closely with **Project Managers, Product Owners, Data Scientists, AI Engineers, and Stakeholders**, following an **iterative, analytics-driven delivery approach** aligned with industry best practices. Key Responsibilities1. Business Understanding * Engage stakeholders to **identify business objectives, scope, success criteria, KPIs, and use-case goals**. * Document business requirements and expected outcomes in structured BRDs. * Identify stakeholders, decision owners, and approval authorities. * Support scope definition, change management, and business risk identification. 2. Analytics & AI Approach * Translate business needs into **clear analytical and AI requirements**. * Collaborate with technical teams to define the **appropriate analytics or AI approach** (e.g., predictive analytics, NLP, computer vision, automation). * Define assumptions, constraints, dependencies, and success metrics. * Ensure alignment between business expectations and technical feasibility. 3. Data Understanding * Identify required **data sources** (internal, external, structured, unstructured). * Validate data relevance, availability, quality, and ownership. * Highlight **data gaps, risks, governance, privacy, and compliance concerns**. * Support early data feasibility and readiness assessments. 4. Data Preparation (Business Rules) * Define **business rules** for data cleansing, transformation, labeling, and aggregation. * Validate data readiness for analytics and AI modeling. * Review data samples and annotated datasets from a **business perspective**. * Coordinate with data teams to ensure alignment with use-case objectives. 5. Modeling (Business Validation) * Review AI and analytics outputs **from a business and KPI perspective**. * Validate that model results meet business success criteria, not only technical accuracy. * Support UAT activities, scenario validation, and exception handling. * Provide structured feedback for model refinement and optimization. 6. Deployment & Adoption * Support deployment readiness by validating **business workflows and operational impact**. * Ensure AI outputs are **usable, interpretable, and aligned with end-user needs**. * Assist in defining acceptance criteria, user guidelines, and handover documentation. * Support post-deployment monitoring and business value realization. Key Deliverables * Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) * AI / Analytics Use-Case Definitions * Data Requirement & Data Readiness Assessments * Business Rules for Data Preparation * UAT Scenarios and Acceptance Criteria * Business Validation & Deployment Support Reports **Requirements** Experience * Minimum **3+ years** as a Business Analyst in **IT, AI, or data-driven projects**. * Hands-on experience working with **technical and analytics teams**. * Strong understanding of **AI / analytics project lifecycles**. Language Requirements * **Strong Arabic language skills** (spoken and written) – mandatory. * **Strong English language skills** (spoken and written) – mandatory. * Ability to prepare **bilingual documentation** and lead discussions in both languages. Technical & Business Skills * Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills. * Ability to translate complex business needs into structured analytical requirements. * Experience with KPIs, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making. * Excellent stakeholder communication and facilitation skills. Professional CertificationsRequired / Highly Preferred * **CBAP – Certified Business Analysis Professional (IIBA)** * **CCBA – Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (IIBA)** * **PMI-PBA – Professional in Business Analysis (PMI)** AI, Data & Analytics (Strong Advantage) * **CPMAI –** Certified Professional in Managing AI * **IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate** * **Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate** Agile & Delivery Frameworks (Preferred) * **ICAgile Certified Professional – Business Analysis (ICP-BA)** * **SAFe® Business Analyst (SAFe BA)** * **Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)** * **PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)** Soft Skills * Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills * Business-value-driven mindset * High attention to detail * Ability to challenge assumptions constructively * Strong communication and collaboration skills Good to Have * Experience in **government or regulated environments** * Familiarity with **data governance and compliance standards** * Experience in **AI, smart systems, or digital transformation programs**