Director AI and Data Value

Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Air in Saudi Arabia seeks a senior leader to design, build, and govern AI and data capabilities across the organization, partnering with executive teams to translate strategy into scalable solutions.

You will define the enterprise AI and data strategy, lead education and adoption, shape operating models, manage risk, and enforce governance frameworks to ensure compliant, value-driven data initiatives and growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data, AI, or platform engineering.
• Proven leadership in large-scale data transformations.
• Track record delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and govern enterprise AI and data capabilities.
• Partner with executives to translate strategy into scalable solutions.
• Define and lead the enterprise AI and data strategy and roadmap.
• Shape operating models, manage risk and enforce governance.

Skills

AI & Data leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

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.