About the Role / About the Job
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.
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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
Contract Type: Permanent contract
