Director - Tech Consulting - Data & AI

Ernst & Young AE; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 580,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young AE seeks a senior technology consulting leader to drive large-scale transformations across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. You will blend industry insight with technology depth to advise executive stakeholders and shape multi-workstream programmes.

Ideal candidate has 15+ years in technology consulting, deep Mining & Metals experience, and established relationships with CIOs/CTOs in the GCC. You will mobilise teams, lead client forums, and deliver measurable value for clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Extensive leadership experience in a top consulting firm or major asset-intensive enterprise.
• Proven track record in Saudi Arabia and/or GCC with English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of technology-enabled transformation agendas for Mining & Metals and asset-heavy clients in KSA and GCC.
• Advise CIOs, CTOs, COOs and business leaders; translate priorities into pragmatic roadmaps and investment cases.
• Originate, shape and convert major opportunities through account planning and executive relationship development.
• Oversee delivery of large programmes from strategy to implementation with focus on value realization and risk management.
• Integrate capabilities across technology strategy, data and AI, digital operations, cloud, OT and cyber.
• Mentor senior teams, contribute to offerings and thought leadership; collaborate across EY networks.

Skills

Executive presence

C-suite relationships

Business development

Program delivery

Leadership

Strategic advisory

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Job description

We are seeking a senior technology consulting leader with deep experience in Mining amp Metals ideally across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. We would also consider candidates from other asset-intensive industries such as Energy Chemicals Utilities and Manufacturing who bring relevant technology transformation experience. The successful candidate will combine strong industry expertise with deep technology consulting credentials and a proven track record of advising executive stakeholders on large-scale transformation programmes. They should be able to bridge business operations and technology helping clients unlock value through digital data and technology-enabled transformation. As an Executive Director Partner within EY Technology Consulting you will help shape and grow our market presence build trusted C-suite relationships and lead complex multi-workstream transformation programmes. You will connect sector insight with EY s regional and global capabilities to originate opportunities mobilise high-performing teams and deliver measurable sustainable outcomes for clients strong

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of technology-enabled transformation agendas for Mining amp 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 operational technology and cyber to address client priorities
• Build and lead senior consulting teams mentor future leaders and contribute to practice capability offerings and thought leadership
• 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 strong

Key areas of experience

• Mining amp Metals operations asset-intensive industries and operational transformation
• Technology strategy digital transformation and technology-enabled business value realisation
• Data analytics and AI including enterprise data platforms advanced analytics and AI-enabled decision making
• Digital operations integrated operations centres and real-time operational visibility
• Asset management reliability predictive maintenance and intelligent asset solutions
• Operational technology OT industrial automation connected operations and autonomous technologies
• Enterprise architecture technology operating models and technology function transformation
• Enterprise platforms cloud and core business systems modernisation
• Technology-enabled workforce productivity and digital ways of working
• Large-scale technology programme delivery transformation leadership and executive advisory

Skills and attributes for success

• Executive presence sound judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships at board and C-suite level
• Strong commercial acumen including opportunity qualification pricing contracting negotiation and portfolio management
• A growth mindset with a demonstrable record of building pipeline winning work and expanding strategic accounts
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams in a collaborative inclusive and high-performance environment
• Clear persuasive communication and the ability to simplify complex operational and technology matters for senior decision-makers
• A strong commitment to delivery excellence professional integrity and responsible use of technology

Qualifications and market experience

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Business or a related discipline
• Extensive leadership experience within a recognised consulting firm a leading Mining amp Metals organisation or another major 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

What we look for

We are interested in leaders who are equally comfortable in the boardroom and in operational environments. You will combine sector credibility technology depth and commercial leadership with the ability to mobilise diverse teams around a clear client outcome. You will be expected to challenge constructively lead with integrity and create lasting value for clients people and the wider market.

Ideal candidate profile

15+ years of experience in technology consulting, industry technology leadership or large-scale transformation roles. Deep Mining & Metals experience preferred, with experience in other heavy industries also considered. Strong understanding of mining operations, processing plants, industrial assets and digital operations environments. Experience leading technology-enabled transformations from strategy through implementation. Established relationships with CIOs, CTOs and business leadership teams across the GCC. Proven business development, account leadership and team leadership experience. Credible with both operational and technology stakeholders, able to translate complex technology topics into tangible business outcomes.