Data & AI Consulting Leader – Riyadh

EY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Data & AI transformations for Saudi clients, shaping strategy and delivering measurable business value. You will guide multi-workstream programs, mentor teams, and expand client relationships to grow revenue and the pipeline.

Candidates should have 12–15 years in management or technology consulting, with 6–10 years in the Middle East, and a proven record of leading Data & AI portfolios. Arabic is preferred; English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of professional experience in management or technology consulting.
• 6–10 years of leadership experience in the Middle East, preferably Saudi Arabia.
• Experience leading and growing Data & AI consulting practices or portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Data & AI consulting engagements across the Saudi market.
• Own and grow a strong portfolio of client relationships with a focus on revenue growth and pipeline development.
• Lead business development activities including account planning, opportunity shaping, proposal leadership, and deal closure.
• Advise senior client stakeholders on Data & AI operating models, business use cases, and transformation roadmaps.
• Oversee the delivery of complex, multi-workstream Data & AI programs, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Bring practical, non-superficial knowledge of data platforms, analytics, and AI capabilities to client discussions.
• Collaborate with regional and global EY teams to bring the best of the firm to clients.
• Mentor senior managers and managers, supporting leadership development and practice capability building.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Executive communication

Data & AI knowledge

Consulting experience

Tools

Data platforms

Analytics tools

Job description

EY in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Data & AI transformations for Saudi clients, shaping strategy and delivering measurable business value. You will guide multi-workstream programs, mentor teams, and expand client relationships to grow revenue and the pipeline.

Candidates should have 12–15 years in management or technology consulting, with 6–10 years in the Middle East, and a proven record of leading Data & AI portfolios. Arabic is preferred; English proficiency is required.