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Transport Data Science Manager

Unlock employer Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posted: 19 May 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • Arabic: Professional

Position

The company combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia, focusing on a major mixed-use development that includes sports facilities, entertainment, arts, and all associated infrastructure. The company seeks high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

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We are looking for a Transport Data Scientist to lead the development of data-driven intelligence across our mobility ecosystem. This role will deliver advanced transport data models, AI-enabled insights, and scalable cloud-based data platforms, supported by robust governance and knowledge management frameworks. Working closely with technology vendors, autonomous vehicle providers, system integrators, and internal stakeholders, the successful candidate will ensure that data platforms and analytics solutions are effectively integrated and delivered to a high standard of quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of integrated transport data strategies across all mobility modes, defining clear use cases, KPIs, and performance frameworks aligned with business and customer outcomes.
  • Deliver advanced analytics and AI solutions, including predictive modelling for demand, ridership, fleet optimisation, traffic management, safety, and customer insights.
  • Enable scalable, cloud-based data and AI architectures supporting personalised mobility experiences, ensuring seamless integration with AV and MaaS platforms.
  • Establish and maintain robust data governance and knowledge management frameworks, ensuring data quality, compliance, traceability, and effective lifecycle management of data assets and models.
  • Collaborate towards a common goal of net zero carbon transition, proactively identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in data science, Data Engineering, AI/Machine Learning, Transport Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience (8+ years) in transport data engineering and AI/ML; GCC experience is highly regarded.
  • Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant experience working on high-value projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

Diversity and Inclusion:
The company is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We encourage applications even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable for the role.

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