Application Expert (Digital Transformation & Solutions)

Takamol Holding; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in digital transformation is seeking an experienced Application Expert in Riyadh to drive digital transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, analyzing processes, evaluating digital solutions, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong skills in digital transformation, solution evaluation, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise solution, digital transformation, business improvement, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Identify digital transformation opportunities across business functions and internal operations.
• Analyze current (As-Is) processes and design future-state (To-Be) digital processes.
• Translate business needs into digital initiatives, use cases, and transformation roadmaps.
• Ensure alignment between digital initiatives and organizational objectives.
• Develop a deep understanding of system functions, features, and workflows supporting business operations.

Skills

Digital transformation and process reengineering

Solution evaluation and comparison

AI enablement and intelligent automation concepts

Strong understanding of enterprise systems and digital platforms

Stakeholder management and change enablement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Application Expert to lead digital transformation initiatives and drive the evaluation, selection, and adoption of enterprise digital and AI-enabled solutions.

This role focuses on identifying transformation opportunities, redesigning business processes, and ensuring that digital capabilities deliver measurable business value across the organization.

The successful candidate will act as a strategic bridge between business and technology, shaping digital solution roadmaps while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and long-term objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify digital transformation opportunities across business functions and internal operations
• Analyze current (As-Is) processes and design future-state (To-Be) digital processes
• Translate business needs into digital initiatives, use cases, and transformation roadmaps
• Ensure alignment between digital initiatives and organizational objectives
• Support the Corporate IT annual planning process by preparing and coordinating digital transformation initiatives and inputs with concerned stakeholders.
• Develop a deep understanding of system functions, features, and workflows and how they support business operations.

Solution Evaluation & Recommendation

• Propose suitable digital solutions and platforms aligned with business needs and transformation objectives
• Conduct functional and high-level technical comparison of alternative solutions, platforms, and approaches
• Evaluate solutions based on value, impact, feasibility, and alignment with enterprise standards
• Provide clear recommendations and justification for selecting the most suitable solution
• Support RFI / RFP activities from a digital transformation perspective when required
• Identify and propose AI use cases that support digital transformation and business objectives
• Assess readiness of processes, data, and systems for AI adoption
• Evaluate AI-enabled solutions and platforms (e.g., copilots, intelligent automation, analytics)
• Support pilot initiatives and Proof of Concept (PoC) activities for AI solutions
• Coordinate with data, IT, and security teams to ensure responsible and compliant AI adoption
• Monitor AI adoption, usage, and realized benefits after deployment

Digital Enablement, Automation & Adoption

• Identify and prioritize automation and digitalization opportunities
• Support implementation of workflow, integration, and automation initiatives
• Follow up on digital solution activation, adoption, and value realization after go-live
• Measure digital transformation impact in terms of efficiency, cost, and user experience

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure digital initiatives comply with IT governance, architecture, and security standards
• Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities and propose corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across digital platforms and services

Reporting & Insights

• Prepare digital transformation progress, achievement, and impact reports
• Provide insights and recommendations to management to support decision-making

Ways of Working

• Act as a bridge between business, IT, and delivery teams
• Work As Business Analysts, Project Managers, Quality, and Data roles
• Engage vendors and partners when required, while retaining ownership of digital outcomes

Required Skills

• Digital transformation and process reengineering
• Solution evaluation and comparison
• AI enablement and intelligent automation concepts
• Strong understanding of enterprise systems and digital platforms
• Stakeholder management and change enablement

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in enterprise solution, digital transformation, business improvement, or related roles