Public Sector Data & AI Strategy Leader

Devoteam Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Devoteam Middle East seeks an experienced Data & AI Strategy Consultant to lead transformational government initiatives in the Kingdom. You will architect enterprise AI strategies, drive roadmaps, and contribute to winning high-stakes government RFPs.

Expect close collaboration with executive stakeholders and on-site leadership across multi-year engagements. The role requires deep Saudi market knowledge, 13+ years in IT consultancy with data/AI focus, and strong proposal/bid management skills.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of demonstrable IT consultancy experience focused on Data Strategy, AI transformation, and presales/bid management.
• Deep knowledge of the Saudi market with government experience preferred.
• Proven ability to translate national visions into actionable data maturity frameworks.
• Experience in proposal writing, bid management, and resource modeling for IT consultancy engagements.
• Expert knowledge in designing Target Operating Models (TOM) for Data and AI.
• Certifications: PMP, Agile/Scrum Master, CDMP.
• Fluent English; Arabic: native/fluent.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end authoring of comprehensive technical and financial proposals for complex government RFPs.
• Architect competitive pricing, LOE estimations, and resource models aligned with public procurement guidelines.
• Direct cross-functional consulting squads in the delivery of high-impact strategic projects.
• Create Current State Evaluations, Data Maturity Assessments, TOMs, and multi-year Data & AI roadmaps.
• Act as the primary on-site anchor for project steering committees.
• Manage C-suite and ministerial relationships, navigate scope changes and drive alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Eng/CIS/MIS

Job description

Devoteam Middle East seeks an experienced Data & AI Strategy Consultant to lead transformational government initiatives in the Kingdom. You will architect enterprise AI strategies, drive roadmaps, and contribute to winning high-stakes government RFPs.

Expect close collaboration with executive stakeholders and on-site leadership across multi-year engagements. The role requires deep Saudi market knowledge, 13+ years in IT consultancy with data/AI focus, and strong proposal/bid management skills.