Director of AI & Innovation
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Salary: RM 300,000
Overview
Cognition Learning Group is seeking an exceptional Director of AI & Innovation to shape the future of our digital learning, AIâdriven products and emerging technology solutions. This senior leadership role combines strategic vision, handsâon innovation leadership and the opportunity to create worldâclass learning experiences that transform outcomes for clients worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior leadership on AI, digital innovation and product strategy, contributing to organisational growth and commercial outcomes.
- Lead and develop highâperforming teams across AI, digital design, UX and innovation.
- Drive development of userâcentred, AIâenabled products and immersive learning experiences (VR, AR, gamification).
- Establish and lead the Innovation Hub, enabling idea generation, prototyping and MVP development.
- Translate emerging technologies into practical, ethical and scalable client solutions.
- Collaborate across IT, product and commercial teams to ensure strong governance and responsible AI use.
- Represent Cognition in senior client engagements and contribute to proposals and solution design.
- Oversee budgets, resource planning and risk management.
Requirements
Skills & Competencies
Essential Skills:
- Strong strategic and commercial thinking.
- Credible leadership and peopleâmanagement capability.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Strong problemâsolving skills and innovation mindset.
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and geographies.
- High professional judgement, integrity and accountability.
Desirable Skills:
- Advanced expertise in AI, digital innovation, UX or learning technologies.
- Experience with VR/AR, gamification or simulation in digital learning.
- Understanding of publicâsector or education environments.
- Familiarity with innovation frameworks and agile product development.
- Bachelorâs degree in a relevant technology, digital, innovation or education discipline, or equivalent senior experience.
Why Join Us?
At Cognition, we live by our guiding principles: Be Agile, Be Better, Be Ambitious, Be Impactful.
Youâll join an organisation committed to innovation, collaboration and improving learning outcomes globally â with the freedom to shape how emerging technologies power the future of education and capability development
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 27 February. Panel interviews will be held in WC 9th March.
