AI & Data Management Director

SThree; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SThree in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced AI Lead to steer client engagements across government, PIF, and the public sector, blending technical depth with strategic advisory.

You will guide AI/ML and data platform initiatives, oversee pilots and POCs, and shape proposals while mentoring teams and aligning solutions with regulatory and privacy needs. Willingness to travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in AI, ML, and data platforms.
• Strong consulting, pre-sales, and client-delivery skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI and data advisory engagements with public sector clients.
• Identify opportunities for AI and data engagements within government, PIF, and public sectors.
• Prepare tendering proposals on AI and Data Management.
• Lead design and implementation of pilots and POCs for public sector contexts.
• Develop strategic plans to grow AI & Data Management capabilities.
• Mentor teams and guide delivery across engagements.

Skills

AI/ML algorithms

Data engineering

Data architecture

MLOps

Consulting & Business Development

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Databricks

Azure Synapse

AWS Sagemaker

GCP BigQuery

Job description

A leading Saudi technology and digital transformation organization specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Data & Analytics, Cloud, Smart Infrastructure, Digital Integration, Robotics, and Advanced Technology Solutions. The company partners with government entities and major enterprises to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that enable operational excellence, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• We are seeking a highly experienced and technically grounded AI Lead to lead and support client engagements in the government, PIF and public sector. This role blends technical expertise in AI with consulting acumen and business development capabilities, driving strategic initiatives, identifying opportunities, and delivering value-driven solutions to government, PIF and public entities.
• The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience with a solid background in AI, machine learning, and data platforms, while also being skilled at stakeholder engagement, pre-sales, proposal development, and client delivery. This role is pivotal in bridging technical possibilities with public sector needs to ensure effective transformation and value realization.
• Business Development & Consulting:
• Lead AI and data advisory engagements with public sector clients, understanding their mission objectives and aligning solutions accordingly.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for AI and data engagement within provincial and central government, PIF & public sectors.
• Conduct AI/ML and data maturity assessments, feasibility studies, and roadmap development.
• Prepare tendering proposals on AI and Data Management.
• Evaluate and lead selection of AI and data management platforms and solutions
• Prepare AI solutions architecture and design to meet clients needs
• Prepare cloud hosting design for AI solutions
• Collaborate with sales teams and technical teams to tailor solutions that meet client needs and procurement requirements.
• Delivery Oversight and Products Development:
• Lead design and implementation of AI/ML and data solutions tailored for public sector contexts (e.g., compliance, privacy, scalability).
• Guide data science and engineering teams in creating actionable models and platforms.
• Design and lead implementations of pilots and POCs
• Promote innovations and products development
• Leadership & Strategic Thoughts:
• Developing and executing strategic plan to grow AIGC in the AI & Data Management front
• Effective Leadership of the AI & Data Management Business Unit P&L
• Lead and structure development of the AI & Data Management talent team

Competency

• Strong grasp of AI/ML algorithms, data engineering, data architecture, and MLOps.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Databricks).
• Knowledge of cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure Synapse, AWS Sagemaker, GCP BigQuery).
• Consulting & Business Development:
• Strong experience in client engagement, requirements gathering, solution scoping, and executive communication.
• Ability to create winning proposals, present value propositions, and conduct strategic account planning.
• Strategic thinker with a consultative mindset and problem-solving orientation.
• Sector-Specific Knowledge:
• Understanding of public sector challenges such as data privacy, ethics, digital inclusion, and legacy modernization.
• Familiarity with policy-driven AI development, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership and mentoring skills – able to guide teams and junior consultants.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and presentation abilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed to client sites.