Digital Transformation Director

MENA Consultant; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Digital Transformation Director to lead their digital initiatives. This pivotal role involves optimizing systems, implementing AI-driven automation, and integrating digital solutions to enhance efficiency across all departments. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in digital transformation, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and a strong grasp of SAP functionalities. This position is critical for shaping the future of the company's operations and driving sustainable growth through innovative technology solutions. If you're a strategic visionary ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in digital transformation, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge in SAP functionalities and emerging digital trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a digital strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure proper integration of organizational processes and SAP functionalities.

Skills

Digital Transformation

AI Implementation

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

SAP Utilization

Business Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Information Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Riyadh, KSA.

Years of Experience: 15+ relevant years of experience.

Working Arrangement: on-site.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic & English (written and spoken).

The Role:
The Digital Transformation Director will spearhead the company’s digital transformation efforts, ensuring that cutting-edge technology enhances efficiency across all departments. This leader will oversee the optimization of systems used in the organization, the introduction of AI-driven automation, and the integration of digital solutions to drive improving efficiency across the organization. As the bridge between business and technology, the role requires a strategic thinker who can engage stakeholders, analyze business processes, and implement digital solutions that enhance organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Digital Transformation Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive digital strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s business objectives.
2. Proper Integration of Organizational Processes: Collaborate with department heads to analyze existing processes, identify gaps, and integrate these processes into the organization’s systems.
3. SAP Utilization & Integration: Ensure SAP functionalities are fully utilized, linked correctly, and effectively rolled out across the organization.
4. AI & Automation Implementation: Introduce AI-based recommendations that help improve efficiency.
5. Improve Efficiency in Governmental Portal Procedures: Introduce recommendations that would increase the efficiency in regular procedures done to submit data and documents to governmental portals (e.g., Ministry of Health, Saudi FDA).
6. Dashboard & Data Visibility: Introduce real-time dashboards to improve cross-functional visibility and decision-making across the organization.
7. Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison between business and IT teams, ensuring smooth adoption and alignment of digital initiatives.
8. Industry Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of emerging digital transformation trends, evaluating and integrating relevant technologies into the organization’s strategy.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Professional Background & Expertise:
2. 15+ years of experience in digital transformation, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
3. Experience leading large-scale digital transformation projects.
4. Broad understanding of SAP functionalities and their operation.
5. Strong knowledge in emerging digital transformation and AI trends.
6. Education & Certifications:
7. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
8. Relevant certifications in SAP, AI, Automation, or Digital Transformation are a plus.
9. Key Leadership Attributes:

• Strategic Visionary: Ability to translate digital opportunities into actionable business strategies.
• Change Catalyst: Skilled in leading organizational change management to drive digital adoption.
• Business Communicator: Adept at translating technical concepts into business language, and vice-versa.
• Innovation-Driven: Strong capability in identifying and leveraging emerging technologies.
• Stakeholder-Oriented: Skilled in aligning cross-functional teams toward common transformation goals.

Career Maturity:
This role is ideal for a leader who has successfully navigated digital transformation initiatives in complex organizations and is ready to take on a high-impact leadership position. The candidate should have a proven track record of driving change, improving business efficiency through technology, and fostering innovation.

Why This Role Matters:
As digital transformation becomes a competitive differentiator, this role is critical in shaping the future of the company’s operations. By leveraging AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making, the Digital Transformation Director will help the organization enhance efficiency, and drive sustainable growth. The candidate will have access to the necessary systems, infrastructure, and data to lead impactful transformation initiatives.