The company, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the Principal Specialist, TechOps Solution position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.
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Role Summary
Captures the Statement of Requirements for initiatives, troubleshoots the current and future states, and drives the package of works showing value through quarters. Define the solution plans, in line with the Platform and Solution Architects, and assist the business unit delivery with site-based deployments and management.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Solution delivery
− Translate the business challenges, troubleshoot the site-based evidence for specific solutions being identified
− Translate the priority elements of solutioning required to meet the Business Unit objectives for the technology domain(s)
− Resolve technical and integration issues impacting initiative outcomes
− Ensure solutions designs are scalable, integrated, and aligned with enterprise standards
Guide Delivery Teams
− Guide delivery teams including data scientists, engineers, and digital specialists to ensure correct implementation of the solution design
− Provide technical direction, design clarification, and quality oversight throughout delivery
− Ensure implementation meets agreed functional, performance, and quality expectations
Support Domain and TechOps Initiatives
− Work with Domain Integrators and Business Partners to shape initiative scope, success measures, and value hypotheses
− Ensure initiatives remain aligned with agreed KPIs, value outcomes, and priorities
− Surface technical trade-offs, risks, and dependencies early
Core Competencies
− Technical solution architecture and design ownership
− Quality-focused delivery guidance
− Systems thinking and cross-domain integration
− Strong problem structuring and communication
− Ability to operate across multiple initiatives concurrently
Qualifications
− Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mining or Minerals Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial also applicable), Computer Science and/or Data Science
− 5–10 years’ experience in technical, analytics, or technology delivery roles
− Proven experience owning solution design and guiding delivery teams
− Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
− Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Benefits
- Career Growth
- Competitive Salaries
- Comprehensive Package
- Inclusive Work Environment
- Work-Life Balance
- Employee Wellness
Job Type
Full time
