AI & Automation Lead

About Aventus

Aventus is a premier talent solutions provider operating across the GCC, offering Executive Search, Recruitment, and Consultant/Project Hiring services to prominent regional organizations. As we enter a new growth phase, we are significantly investing in AI, automation, and technology to foster a more scalable, data-driven, and efficient business. We are seeking an AI & Automation Lead to spearhead this transformation, building the essential systems, tools, and processes that will support the company's future expansion. This is a unique opportunity to establish and direct AI adoption within a growing company, collaborating directly with the founders and leadership team to achieve substantial commercial outcomes.

The Role

The AI & Automation Lead will be instrumental in identifying, designing, and implementing AI-powered solutions across all business functions. You will be responsible for the AI roadmap, working closely with stakeholders in recruitment, sales, marketing, operations, and finance to boost productivity, refine decision-making, and establish a competitive edge. This position integrates strategy, product ownership, and hands-on execution. The chosen candidate will be expected to develop solutions independently while also contributing to the company's long-term technology vision.

Key Areas of Responsibility

AI Strategy & Adoption

• Develop and implement the company’s AI and automation strategy.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability through AI.
• Promote the adoption of AI technologies throughout the organization.
• Provide training and support to employees on the effective utilization of AI tools.
• Assess emerging technologies and propose practical applications.

Internal Product Development

• Create AI-driven applications and tools for recruiters, consultants, and leadership.
• Develop internal GPTs, copilots, and knowledge management assistants.
• Establish centralized information and knowledge repositories.
• Build solutions that improve collaboration and information accessibility.

Recruitment Process Automation

• Automate candidate sourcing, screening, and engagement processes.
• Develop intelligent systems for candidate matching and recommendations.
• Create AI-assisted tools for CV review and candidate profiling.
• Build solutions for market mapping and talent intelligence.
• Increase recruiter efficiency through workflow automation.

CRM, ATS & Data Infrastructure

• Oversee the development and enhancement of CRM functionalities.
• Integrate CRM, ATS, email, LinkedIn, marketing, and finance systems.
• Construct a unified data ecosystem.
• Improve data quality, reporting capabilities, and accessibility.
• Implement AI-driven processes for data enrichment and maintenance.

Commercial & Marketing Enablement

• Develop tools for automating lead generation and prospecting.
• Build AI-powered workflows for marketing and content creation.
• Create commercial dashboards and revenue attribution models.
• Support business development with market intelligence and analytics.
• Enhance client engagement through technology-driven solutions.

Business Intelligence & Reporting

• Develop real-time performance dashboards and reports.
• Build tools for forecasting and predictive analytics.
• Generate automated management reports.
• Deliver actionable insights to leadership teams.
• Support strategic planning through data analysis.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Analyze existing business processes to identify automation potential.
• Eliminate manual and repetitive administrative tasks.
• Enhance operational scalability and efficiency.
• Standardize workflows and best practices.
• Measure and report on the impact and ROI of automation initiatives.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in delivering AI and automation solutions within a commercial setting.
• Proficiency in Python development.
• Experience with LLM platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini.
• Experience in building APIs, integrations, and workflow automations.
• Familiarity with CRM and enterprise business systems.
• Experience with databases and cloud technologies.
• Strong abilities in stakeholder management and communication.
• Capacity to translate business challenges into practical technological solutions.

Desirable

• Background in recruitment, staffing, HR technology, or professional services.
• Experience with automation tools like Microsoft Power Platform, n8n, Make, or Zapier.
• Knowledge of RAG architectures, vector databases, and AI agents.
• Experience in developing dashboards and BI solutions.
• Proficiency in front-end application development.
• Experience managing external developers or technology vendors.

Success Measures (First 12 Months)

• Achieve measurable productivity gains in recruitment and operations.
• Significantly reduce manual administrative work through automation.
• Establish a consolidated AI and data infrastructure.
• Enhance CRM adoption, user experience, and reporting.
• Launch multiple AI-powered tools for daily business use.
• Contribute to revenue growth via improved commercial intelligence and lead generation.
• Position Aventus as a leader in technological advancement within the GCC talent sector.

Reporting Line

Reporting directly to the Founders and Leadership Team, this role is pivotal in shaping the future trajectory of Aventus.