Director AI and Data Value

Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Air, headquartered in Riyadh, invites a seasoned AI and data leader to shape the enterprise's data-driven future. You will design, build and govern AI and data capabilities across people, processes and technology.

You will partner with executives to translate strategy into scalable solutions, define the AI and data strategy and roadmap, and drive governance, risk management and value realisation. This role balances insourcing and outsourcing to meet changing business needs and sets

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data/AI/platform engineering.
• Proven leadership and delivery in fast-paced environments.
• Experience leading large-scale data capability transformations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and govern AI and data capability across the organisation.
• Define and lead the enterprise AI and data strategy and roadmap.
• Drive education, adoption and value realization of AI/data initiatives.
• Balance insourcing, outsourcing and delivery to meet needs.

Skills

AI leadership

Data strategy

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Job description

Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is the new national airline that’s 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.