Consulting AI Architect - Utilities

Dimension Data / NTT ltd; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking an AI Consultant for the Oil & Gas and Utilities sector across the Middle East and Africa. The role focuses on identifying and accelerating AI transformation opportunities, engaging senior stakeholders, and shaping value-driven initiatives with governance and adoption roadmaps.

You will collaborate with solution architects, engineering teams, sellers and partners to convert client challenges into practical AI solutions, lead workshops, develop ROI models, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in consulting, professional services, business transformation, AI, data, analytics, or related client-facing roles.
• Experience shaping or delivering AI, machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI, analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong experience working with clients in the Oil & Gas and Utilities sector across the Middle East and Africa.
• Proven ability to develop AI strategies, operating models, transformation roadmaps, value cases, and executive-level business narratives.
• Experience supporting presales activities including opportunity qualification, solution shaping, proposal development, business cases, and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Working knowledge of enterprise AI concepts including large language models, AI agents, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), data readiness, governance, responsible AI, and adoption considerations.
• Strong workshop facilitation, stakeholder management, communication, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with leading cloud and AI platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, OpenAI, Anthropic, Databricks, or Snowflake.

Responsibilities

• Identify and shape AI transformation opportunities for Oil & Gas and Utilities clients in the MEA region.
• Engage senior stakeholders to define value-driven AI initiatives and governance frameworks.
• Develop strategies, operating models, and adoption roadmaps delivering measurable outcomes.
• Support presales including opportunity qualification, solution shaping, and business case development.

Skills

AI strategy

Stakeholder management

Workshop facilitation

Presales support

Cloud & AI platforms

Problem solving

Arabic-English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

OpenAI

Anthropic

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations and for making a difference to our clients and society Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion it s a place where you can grow belong and thrive

Your day at NTT DATA

As an AI Consultant focused on the Oil amp Gas and Utilities sector across the Middle East and Africa you will work with clients to identify shape and accelerate AI transformation opportunities Acting as a trusted advisor you will engage senior stakeholders to understand business priorities define value-driven AI initiatives and develop strategies operating models governance frameworks and adoption roadmaps that deliver measurable outcomes You will work closely with solution architects engineering teams delivery teams sellers and ecosystem partners to turn client challenges into practical AI solutions From leading workshops and stakeholder interviews to developing business cases proposals ROI models and proof-of-concept plans you will play a key role in moving opportunities from initial discussion through to successful engagement This is a highly visible role within a growing AI practice requiring a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset You will help shape regional market demand contribute to the evolution of AI offerings and bring insights from client conversations back into the business to strengthen our go-to-market approach

Success in this role requires

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• 10+ years of experience in consulting, professional services, business transformation, AI, data, analytics, or related client-facing roles.
• Experience shaping or delivering AI, machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI, analytics, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong experience working with clients in the Oil & Gas and Utilities sector across the Middle East and Africa.
• Proven ability to develop AI strategies, operating models, transformation roadmaps, value cases, and executive-level business narratives.
• Experience supporting presales activities including opportunity qualification, solution shaping, proposal development, business cases, and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Working knowledge of enterprise AI concepts including large language models, AI agents, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), data readiness, governance, responsible AI, and adoption considerations.
• Strong workshop facilitation, stakeholder management, communication, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with leading cloud and AI platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, OpenAI, Anthropic, Databricks, or Snowflake.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across the region.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Willingness to travel across the Middle East and Africa as required.