Director AI and Data Value

Riyadh Air; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Air is seeking a seasoned senior leader to shape AI and data capabilities across the enterprise. You will design, build, and govern AI and data programs at scale, partnering with executive stakeholders to unlock strategic value.

Lead the enterprise AI and data strategy, governance frameworks, and operating model, balancing insourcing and outsourcing while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust risk management.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data, AI, platform engineering, or related disciplines.
• Proven track record delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• Experience leading large-scale data capability transformations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and govern our AI and data capability across people, processes, and technology.
• Define and lead the enterprise AI and data strategy and roadmap.
• Drive education, adoption, and value realization across the business.
• Shape and evolve the AI and Data operating model with insourcing/outsourcing balance.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, managing risk and removing delivery obstacles.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

AI governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

About the Company

Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is the new national airline that is shaping the future of flying. It seeks to lead the aviation industry by transforming Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub - a digitally native airline that will connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.

About the Role

Are you ready to shape how AI and data power decision-making across an entire organisation? In this pivotal role, you'll design, build, and govern our AI and data capability across people, processes, and technology, helping us become a truly data-driven and AI-enabled enterprise. You'll work closely with executive and senior stakeholders across Digital, Technology, and the wider business to turn strategic ambition into practical, scalable solutions.

Importantly, you'll define and lead the enterprise AI and data strategy and roadmap, transforming data into a strategic asset that supports growth and cost optimisation.

Acting as the organisation's AI evangelist, you'll drive education, adoption, and value realisation across the business.

You'll shape and evolve the AI and Data operating model, balancing insourcing, outsourcing, and delivery capability to meet changing business needs.

Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders will be key, as you proactively manage risk, remove delivery obstacles, and foster continuous improvement.

You will also set enterprise standards for AI and data methods, tools, and practices, driving consistency, reuse, and efficiency at scale.

Finally, you'll lead the development and enforcement of robust AI and data governance frameworks, policies, and standards, ensuring regulatory and compliance requirements are met.

If you're excited by the opportunity to shape the future of AI and data at enterprise scale, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

About You

Degree qualified, you will demonstrate a minimum of 12+ years' experience in data, AI, platform engineering, or related disciplines.

You will have excellent leadership skills, the ability to wear multiple hats and a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments.

We'd love to hear from you even more if you have success in leading large-scale data capability transformations.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of air travel. Bring your best and show us why you can own this position within Riyadh Air.