AI and Data Senior Director

Takamol Holding; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business consulting firm is seeking an AI and Data Senior Director in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role will provide strategic leadership in AI and data initiatives, setting the vision and governance for data platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in relevant roles, strong capabilities in stakeholder management, and proficiency in cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud. If you are a visionary leader with a proven track record in delivering impactful data and AI solutions, this position offers an exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, and/or AI roles with senior leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience in delivering complex, high-impact data and AI projects from strategy to production.
• Strong leadership and execution capabilities across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the organization's AI and data capabilities.
• Set vision, governance, and operating model for AI and data platforms.
• Oversee cross-functional delivery and act as authority on data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Data leadership

AI project delivery

Stakeholder management

Cloud platforms expertise

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Engineering or related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

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The Senior Director of AI & Data provides strategic leadership for the organization’s end-to-end data and artificial intelligence capabilities, ensuring data assets and AI solutions directly support business strategy, digital transformation, and measurable value creation. This role sets the vision, governance, and operating model for AI and data platforms, oversees cross-functional delivery, and acts as the executive authority on data-driven decision‑making and responsible AI.

Departments Under The Role

• Data Engineering Leads the design, development, and operation of scalable, secure, and high‑quality data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, streaming, and integrations), ensuring reliable data availability, governance, and performance across the enterprise.
• Data Analytics Drives descriptive, diagnostic, and advanced analytics to generate actionable insights, dashboards, and decision support for executives and business units, translating data into clear business outcomes.
• AI Engineering Oversees the development, deployment, and lifecycle management of AI/ML and GenAI solutions, including model engineering, MLOps, and responsible AI practices, delivering production‑grade AI systems at scale.

Candidate Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, and/or AI roles, including senior leadership responsibility.
• Master of Science degree preferred in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with cloud platforms, with strong preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex, high‑impact data and AI projects from strategy through production.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and execution capabilities across multidisciplinary teams.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia