Data & AI Strategy

Qualifications

• 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, skilfuly navigating scope changes and driving project alignment.
• 13+ years of demonstrable experience in IT Consultancy, specificaly 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.
• PMP
• Agile/Scrum Master
• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
• 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