Senior Manager - Tech Consulting - Data & AI - Riyadh

EY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Data & AI transformations for Saudi clients, shaping strategy and delivering measurable business value. You will guide multi-workstream programs, mentor teams, and expand client relationships to grow revenue and the pipeline.

Candidates should have 12–15 years in management or technology consulting, with 6–10 years in the Middle East, and a proven record of leading Data & AI portfolios. Arabic is preferred; English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of professional experience in management or technology consulting.
• 6–10 years of leadership experience in the Middle East, preferably Saudi Arabia.
• Experience leading and growing Data & AI consulting practices or portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Data & AI consulting engagements across the Saudi market.
• Own and grow a strong portfolio of client relationships with a focus on revenue growth and pipeline development.
• Lead business development activities including account planning, opportunity shaping, proposal leadership, and deal closure.
• Advise senior client stakeholders on Data & AI operating models, business use cases, and transformation roadmaps.
• Oversee the delivery of complex, multi-workstream Data & AI programs, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Bring practical, non-superficial knowledge of data platforms, analytics, and AI capabilities to client discussions.
• Collaborate with regional and global EY teams to bring the best of the firm to clients.
• Mentor senior managers and managers, supporting leadership development and practice capability building.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Executive communication

Data & AI knowledge

Consulting experience

Tools

Data platforms

Analytics tools

Job description

Senior Manager - Tech Consulting - Data & AI - Riyadh

Location: Riyadh

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1749223

The Opportunity

At EY, we support leading organizations across Saudi Arabia in shaping and executing large-scale Data and AI transformations that drive measurable business value. As a Senior Manager within our Data & AI practice, you will play a senior leadership role, combining deep consulting experience, market presence, and business development capability to grow our footprint and deliver strategic impact for clients.

This role requires a seasoned consulting leader with strong local market credentials, a proven client network, and a track record of originating and delivering complex Data and AI engagements across industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Data & AI consulting engagements across the Saudi market.
• Own and grow a strong portfolio of client relationships, with a clear focus on revenue growth and pipeline development.
• Lead business development activities including account planning, opportunity shaping, proposal leadership, and deal closure.
• Advise senior client stakeholders on Data and AI operating models, business use cases, and transformation roadmaps.
• Oversee the delivery of complex, multi-workstream Data & AI programs, ensuring quality, value realization, and client satisfaction.
• Bring practical, non-superficial knowledge of data platforms, analytics, and AI capabilities to client discussions.
• Collaborate with regional and global EY teams to bring the best of the firm to clients.
• Mentor senior managers and managers, supporting leadership development and practice capability building.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Deep understanding of Data and AI from a business and functional perspective, supported by hands-on consulting experience.
• Strong market presence with well-established local client relationships and senior executive access.
• Proven business development mindset with a strong, active pipeline and deal conversion track record.
• Excellent commercial acumen, including pricing, contracting, and margin management.
• Highly presentable and credible advisor, with strong executive communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to bridge strategy, technology, and business outcomes within a consulting environment.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 12–15 years of professional experience, predominantly within management or technology consulting.
• At least 6–10 years of leadership experience within the Middle East region, preferably Saudi Arabia.
• Background in reputable consulting firms (Big 4 experience beneficial but not mandatory).
• Demonstrated experience leading and growing Data & AI consulting practices or portfolios.

Language Requirements

• Arabic language skills are preferred but not mandatory.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.

Why EY

EY offers a unique platform to lead market-defining Data & AI agendas across Saudi Arabia. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and business leadership, shaping high-impact programs aligned with Vision 2030 while building long-term client partnerships and practice growth.

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