Director of Digital Transformation (DDT001)

Foreground LLC; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A large-scale Saudi conglomerate is seeking a Director of Digital Transformation in Jeddah. The role involves designing and implementing a digital transformation roadmap, overseeing major technology changes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in digital transformation, with a focus on retail or logistics sectors, and is fluent in English and Arabic. This position offers the opportunity to lead significant advancements in operational agility.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in digital transformation or enterprise modernization.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in leading transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a digital transformation strategy.
• Oversee major technology change programs and ERP modernization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed digital capabilities.

Skills

Digital Transformation

Project Delivery

ERP Operations

Agile

Change Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or IT

Master's degree or certifications in Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or Change Management

Job description

Director of Digital Transformation (DDT001)

Job Description:

Foreground is partnering with a large-scale Saudi conglomerate undergoing enterprise-wide modernization to appoint a visionary and execution-drivenDirector of Digital Transformation , based in Jeddah. With diversified operations across manufacturing, retail, and logistics, the company is now aligning technology, process, and people to enable data-driven growth and long-term operational agility.

Role Purpose

To design and implement the groups digital transformation roadmap, ensuring integration of systems, process redesign, data architecture, and workforce enablement across business units in line with growth priorities and global best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a group-wide digital transformation strategy, aligned with the boards vision for operational scalability and market responsiveness.
• Oversee major technology change programs including ERP modernization, automation of core business processes, and the rollout of customer-facing platforms.
• Drive digital maturity assessments across departments and define transformation priorities based on value impact and readiness.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, finance, HR, and commercial teams to embed digital capabilities into day-to-day processes.
• Introduce digital governance frameworks to ensure change ownership, stakeholder alignment, and disciplined project delivery.
• Manage relationships with digital consultants, system integrators, and key technology vendors, ensuring on-time and on-budget implementation.
• Build digital fluency within the organization through change management programs, digital academy initiatives, and upskilling interventions.
• Track transformation KPIs, report progress to executive leadership, and course-correct as needed to ensure business value is realized.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 12+ years of experience in digital transformation, technology change, or enterprise modernization, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven success leading end-to-end transformation initiatives in complex organizations, ideally across retail, industrial, or logistics sectors in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong experience managing ERP migrations, automation programs, and customer platform integrations.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, or IT, Masters degree or certifications in Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or Change Management preferred.
• Deep understanding of local business culture and the operational landscape in Saudi Arabia.

Preferred Skills & Traits

• Strategic thinker with strong project delivery discipline.
• Highly collaborative and capable of influencing cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, Arabic is strongly preferred.

Required Skills:

Responsiveness Readiness Interventions ERP Operations Project Delivery Logistics Six Sigma Digital Transformation Business Units Agile Scalability Arabic Ownership Change Management Retail Architecture Manufacturing Automation Integration Strategy Vendors Finance Design Engineering Business English Leadership Management