Chief Operating Officer – Smart Cities & Spatial AI

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government leads a stealth-mode Joint Venture to define the benchmark for Smart Cities, Spatial Computing, 3D Digital Twin Platforms, and Sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia. The role drives scaling, productization, and commercial expansion of next-gen urban tech solutions for mega-projects, municipalities, and master developers.

Ideal candidates bring 12–15+ years in senior leadership within Smart Cities or Geospatial sectors, with proven PPP and B2G/B2B deal prowess and a strategic

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years of senior leadership experience in Smart Cities, PropTech, GIS, Big Tech, or Telecom.
• Hands-on urban technology and 3D mapping/GIS domain expertise.
• Strong PPP/ public sector deal experience with P&L management.
• Growth mindset bridging deep-tech with commercial market needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operational execution, business strategy, and commercial growth of the platform.
• Spearhead deployment of 3D Digital Twins, Geospatial AI, and Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure for mega-projects.
• Transform AI and spatial data capabilities into scalable SaaS and B2G/ B2B products.
• Engage government stakeholders and municipalities to position the tech as national standard.
• Build and mentor a world-class team with strong governance and data sovereignty.

Skills

Executive leadership

Smart cities

Geospatial GIS

PPP Deals

Job description

An exceptional executive opportunity to lead a high-growth, stealth-mode Joint Venture between global technology leaders and top-tier Saudi national entities.

The company is establishing the Benchmark for Smart Cities, Spatial Computing, 3D Digital Twin Platforms, and Sovereign AI. We are seeking a high-caliber executive to drive the operational scaling, productization, and commercial expansion of next-generation urban technology solutions

Key Responsibilities |

• Executive Leadership & Scaling: Lead the end-to-end operational execution, business strategy, and commercial growth of a multi-million-dollar Smart City and Spatial AI platform.
• Smart City & Spatial Tech Deployment: Spearhead the commercial deployment of 3D Digital Twins, Geospatial AI, Map-First Super Apps, and Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure for mega-projects, municipalities, and master developers.
• Commercialization & Productization: Transform cutting-edge AI and spatial data capabilities into high-yield, scalable commercial products (SaaS, Urban Services, B2B/B2G platforms).
• Strategic Ecosystem & PPP Alliances: Serve as the key executive engaging with government stakeholders, master developers, and municipalities to position the company’s technology as the national standard for smart urban environments.
• Organization & Governance: Build and mentor a world-class team of engineers, product leaders, and commercial experts while ensuring data sovereignty and top-tier corporate governance.

Ideal Candidate Profile |

• Proven Executive Leadership: 12–15+ years of senior leadership experience (COO, MD, VP, or C-Level) within Smart Cities, PropTech, Geospatial/GIS Platforms, Big Tech, or Telecom Digital Arms.
• Smart City Domain Expertise: Hands-on experience in urban technology, master community solutions, 3D mapping/GIS, or AI-driven municipal platforms.
• Public-Private Partnership (PPP) & Commercial Acumen: Strong track record in P&L management, driving B2G/B2B deals, and navigating the Saudi public and real estate sector ecosystem.
• Growth Mindset: Strong entrepreneurial vision with the ability to bridge complex deep-tech capabilities with commercial market demands.