DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION EXPERT - CYBER SECURITY (NCA, QIYAS)

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting is seeking a Digital Transformation Expert to provide strategic guidance and regulatory assurance on national-level digital initiatives in Saudi Arabia. You will ensure alignment with governance frameworks, cybersecurity requirements, and data governance standards while engaging senior stakeholders.

The role requires deep advisory experience in government or regulated sectors, fluency in Arabic, and a proven ability to validate alignment with national policies and

Qualifications

• Extensive advisory experience in digital transformation within government or regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of national digital, cybersecurity, and data governance requirements.
• Experience in maturity assessments, target-state definitions, and roadmaps.
• Fluent in Arabic and able to review Arabic-language documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess digital maturity across governance, operating models, technology, and capabilities.
• Define target-state digital transformation models and develop phased, prioritized roadmaps.
• Validate alignment of digital strategies with national policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Review digital transformation deliverables for coherence, regulatory compliance, and practicality.

Skills

Digital transformation

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Arabic language

Job description

Role Purpose

The Digital Transformation Expert will provide strategic and regulatory assurance on digital transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with national digital policies, governance frameworks, and cybersecurity requirements within Saudi government or regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess digital maturity across governance, operating models, technology, and capabilities.
• Define target-state digital transformation models and develop phased, prioritized transformation roadmaps.
• Validate alignment of digital strategies and initiatives with national policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Review digital transformation deliverables for coherence, regulatory compliance, and practical implementability.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi digital and cybersecurity frameworks, including:
• Digital Government Authority (DGA) requirements
• National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) requirements
• Qiyas Digital Government Measurement Index and related maturity indicators
• Assess foundational compliance with national data governance and data management requirements.
• Engage effectively with senior stakeholders and review Arabic-language documentation.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Deep advisory experience in digital transformation within the Saudi market, particularly in government or regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of national digital, cybersecurity, and data governance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in maturity assessments, target-state definition, and roadmap development.
• Ability to critically validate strategic alignment and regulatory compliance of digital initiatives.
• Fluency in Arabic and proven experience operating within government or highly regulated environments.

Vertical:

Technology