Data & AI Strategy

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Devoteam in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Data & AI Strategy Consultant to lead public sector transformation initiatives across the Kingdom. Shape enterprise AI roadmaps and contribute to winning high-stakes government RFPs with strong commercial acumen.

You will guide cross-functional teams, translate national visions into actionable data maturity frameworks, and ensure ROI-driven delivery. A senior consultancy background and deep data architecture knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, CIS, or MIS.
• 13+ years of IT consultancy, focused on Data Strategy, AI transformation, and presales/bid management.
• Proven ability to translate national visions into actionable data maturity frameworks and to lead complex bids.

Responsibilities

• Bid management & presales: authoring proposals for complex government RFPs with LOE estimates and resource models.
• Strategic delivery & advisory leadership: direct cross-functional squads and create Current State Evaluations and AI TOMs.
• Executive stakeholder management: serve as on-site anchor for steering committees at senior government levels.

Skills

Bid management

Presales

Strategic delivery

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, CIS, or MIS

Job description

At Devoteam, we believe that technology, combined with strong human values, can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People is shaping the future, creating a positive impact on individuals and the world around us.
With over 25 years of passion for technology and a presence in 18+ countries across EMEA and beyond, we are committed to leveraging innovation, expertise, and human-centric values to make a difference.

Devoteam Culture & Values:
True innovation is born from a powerful culture, fused with meaningful values.

Culture:

Fair and courageous
Everyone is treated fairly – this fuels bravery. At Devoteam, we always make fair decisions. We listen and are willing to be challenged, taking courageous decisions as a result. We help our employees to progress at every step and congratulate those who deserve it.
Ambition and results
Ambition is nurtured at every step – this drives results. We are ambitious entrepreneurs with a taste for performance, growth and celebrating success. Commitments are always kept as we seek to achieve profitable growth to create value and employment. We aim to bring as much value as possible to our clients, at every touchpoint.
Learning and innovating
Curiosity and learning are at our core – this stimulates innovation. At Devoteam, we are curious. We learn and embrace innovation constantly to meet challenges and build partnerships of excellence.
Caring and sharing
A caring attitude is infused into our culture – this encourages sharing. We believe in the power of teams, we promote support and collaboration.
At Devoteam, we care about our teams and want to work in a positive, productive environment. We support the development of talent and careers,

Values:

1. Respect
2. Frankness
3. Passion

Knowing that success is the result of collaboration. Alone, we go faster, but together, we go further.

To know more about us, please visit: www.devoteam.com

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Strategy Consultant to spearhead public sector transformation initiatives across the Kingdom. This is not a back-office research role. We need a seasoned consulting professional with the technical depth to shape and architect enterprise AI strategies and roadmaps, combined with the commercial acumen to contribute to winning high-stakes government RFPs.

Qualifications

• Bid Management & Presales: Lead the end-to-end authoring of comprehensive technical and financial proposals for complex government RFPs. Architect competitive pricing, formulate Level-of-Effort (LOE) estimations, and design resource models strictly aligned with public procurement guidelines.
• Strategic Delivery & Advisory Leadership: Direct cross-functional consulting squads in the delivery of high-impact strategic projects. Own the creation of Current State Evaluations, Data Maturity Assessments, Target Data & AI Operating Models (TOM), and multi-year Data & AI execution roadmaps.
• Executive Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary, on-site anchor for project steering committees. Manage complex relationships at the C-suite, Director-General, and Ministerial levels, skilfuly navigating scope changes and driving project alignment.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems (CIS), or Management Information Systems (MIS).

Professional Experience:

• 13+ years of demonstrable experience in IT Consultancy, specificaly focused on Data Strategy, AI transformation, and presales/bid management.
• Deep knowledge of the Saudi market is highly preferred, with a strong distinct advantage for candidates who have proven experience partnering with or consulting for Saudi governmental entities.
• Proven ability to translate broad national visions into actionable, ROI-driven data maturity frameworks. Deep experience in proposal writing, bid management, and resource modeling for IT consultancy engagements.
• Expert knowledge in designing Target Operating Models (TOM) for Data and AI. Familiarity with modern data architectures, organizational AI readiness evaluations, data governance, and strategic planning for enterprise-scale integration.
• Exceptional ability to demystify complex data architectures for non-technical government leaders while simultaneously providing clear, actionable direction to engineering and delivery squads.

Certifications

• PMP
• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)

Soft Skills

• Action-oriented and results-driven
• Resilient and adaptable in challenging environments
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Confident in engaging with senior and executive-level stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Able to manage complex, multi-year engagements effectively

Language Requirements

• English: Professional proficiency.

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