Director, Data & AI Transformation - Mining & Metals

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Technology Consulting in Riyadh seeks a Director to lead data & AI transformation for Mining & Metals and other asset-intensive industries across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. You will shape multi-workstream programmes, win opportunities and guide client teams with senior stakeholder engagement.

The role requires 15+ years in technology consulting or large-scale transformation, deep industry expertise, and proven leadership; English proficiency is essential and Arabic would be a plus.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in a recognised consulting firm or large asset-intensive enterprise.
• Demonstrated experience in Saudi Arabia and/or the wider GCC market is strongly preferred.
• Professional proficiency in English is required; Arabic language capability is advantageous.
• Relevant professional or technology certifications are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of technology-enabled transformation agendas for Mining & Metals and other asset-intensive clients across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
• Act as a trusted adviser to CIOs, CTOs, COOs and business leadership teams, translating strategic priorities into pragmatic transformation roadmaps and investment cases.
• Originate, shape and convert major opportunities through account planning, executive relationship development, proposal leadership and commercial negotiation.
• Oversee the delivery of large, complex programmes from strategy through implementation, maintaining a strong focus on quality, value realisation, risk management and client satisfaction.
• Bring together multidisciplinary capabilities across technology strategy, data and AI, digital operations, enterprise platforms, cloud, OT and cyber to address client priorities.
• Collaborate across EY’s regional and global network to bring the right sector, functional and technology expertise to each engagement.
• Provide visible market leadership through senior client forums, industry relationships and relevant points of view.

Skills

Executive presence

C-suite relationships

Commercial acumen

Pricing

Contracting

Negotiation

Portfolio management

Pipeline development

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/CS/IS/Business

Job description

EY Technology Consulting in Riyadh seeks a Director to lead data & AI transformation for Mining & Metals and other asset-intensive industries across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. You will shape multi-workstream programmes, win opportunities and guide client teams with senior stakeholder engagement.

The role requires 15+ years in technology consulting or large-scale transformation, deep industry expertise, and proven leadership; English proficiency is essential and Arabic would be a plus.