AI Adoption Strategist

Company Description 808Labs is a product studio headquartered in Riyadh and Dubai, focused on building and launching in-house software products across AI, commerce, and digital infrastructure. The company’s core portfolio, called Originals, shapes its initial product lineup and serves as a testing ground for innovative solutions. 808Labs plans to expand through 808 Ventures, partnering with external builders to scale select products with high impact potential. Founded in 2026, the studio offers opportunities to work on early-stage products in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Team members collaborate closely across disciplines to bring new AI-powered tools and platforms from concept to market.Role Description The AI Adoption Strategist is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, the strategist evaluates business workflows and user journeys to identify high-impact opportunities for integrating AI into 808Labs’ products and internal processes. Day-to-day responsibilities include mapping stakeholder needs, conducting discovery sessions, defining AI use cases and success metrics, and translating complex requirements into clear product and implementation roadmaps. The strategist collaborates with product managers, engineers, designers, and operations teams to pilot AI features, monitor results, and iterate based on performance and user feedback. This role also involves preparing adoption playbooks, change management plans, and training materials to support smooth rollouts and sustained usage across teams and client environments.QualificationsExperience in AI strategy, product discovery, or digital transformation, with the ability to identify practical AI use cases and define measurable outcomes.Background in consulting, product management, or business analysis, including skills in stakeholder management, requirements gathering, and roadmap development.Strong analytical and research skills, with proficiency in data-driven decision making, basic data analysis, and interpreting performance metrics.Familiarity with modern AI technologies (e.g., large language models, recommendation systems, automation tools) and their typical applications in commerce or digital infrastructure.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible narratives for diverse audiences.Ability to lead workshops and training sessions, support change management efforts, and drive adoption across cross-functional teams.Comfort working in a fast-paced, startup-style environment, with strong organizational skills, initiative, and ownership of outcomes.Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field; relevant professional certifications or prior work in AI-focused roles are a plus.Experience in the Middle East or familiarity with regional market dynamics is beneficial; fluency in English is required, and Arabic language skills are an advantage.