Data & AI Strategy

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Strategy Consultant to spearhead public sector transformation initiatives across the Kingdom. This is not a back-office research role. We need a seasoned consulting professional with the technical depth to shape and architect enterprise AI strategies and roadmaps, combined with the commercial acumen to contribute to winning high-stakes government RFPs.

Responsibilities

• Bid Management & Presales:
  • Lead the end-to-end authoring of comprehensive technical and financial proposals for complex government RFPs.
  • Architect competitive pricing, formulate Level-of-Effort (LOE) estimations, and design resource models strictly aligned with public procurement guidelines.
• Strategic Delivery & Advisory Leadership:
  • Direct cross-functional consulting squads in the delivery of high-impact strategic projects.
  • Own the creation of Current State Evaluations, Data Maturity Assessments, Target Data & AI Operating Models (TOM), and multi-year Data & AI execution roadmaps.
• Executive Stakeholder Management:
  • Act as the primary, on-site anchor for project steering committees.
  • Manage complex relationships at the C-suite, Director-General, and Ministerial levels, skillfully navigating scope changes and driving project alignment.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems (CIS), or Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Professional Experience:
  • 13+ years of demonstrable experience in IT Consultancy, specifically focused on Data Strategy, AI transformation, and presales/bid management.
  • Deep knowledge of the Saudi market is highly preferred, with a strong distinct advantage for candidates who have proven experience partnering with or consulting for Saudi governmental entities.
  • Proven ability to translate broad national visions into actionable, ROI-driven data maturity frameworks.
  • Deep experience in proposal writing, bid management, and resource modeling for IT consultancy engagements.
  • Expert knowledge in designing Target Operating Models (TOM) for Data and AI.
  • Familiarity with modern data architectures, organizational AI readiness evaluations, data governance, and strategic planning for enterprise-scale integration.
  • Exceptional ability to demystify complex data architectures for non-technical government leaders while simultaneously providing clear, actionable direction to engineering and delivery squads.
• Certifications:
  • PMP
  • Agile/Scrum Master
  • CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)

Soft Skills

• Action-oriented and results-driven
• Resilient and adaptable in challenging environments
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Confident in engaging with senior and executive-level stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Able to manage complex, multi-year engagements effectively

Language Requirements

• English: Professional proficiency.
• Arabic: Native / Fluent.

Additional Information

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Business Unit: Data & AI