Senior Manager - Tech Consulting - Data & AI - Riyadh

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

Job summary

EY in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Manager to lead Data & AI consulting engagements with a strong local market footprint. You will drive client relationships, shape opportunities, and guide multi‑workstream programs to deliver measurable business value.

Ideal candidates bring 12–15 years in management or tech consulting, 6–10 years in the Middle East, and a proven ability to originate and grow Data & AI portfolios while mentoring teams and collaborating with global EY specialists.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years in management or technology consulting.
• 6–10 years leadership in the Middle East, preferably Saudi Arabia.
• Proven track record leading and growing Data & AI portfolios.
• Big4 experience is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Data & AI engagements in the Saudi market.
• Own and grow client relationships with a focus on revenue and pipeline.
• Lead business development, deal shaping and closure.
• Advise on operating models, use cases, and transformation roadmaps.
• Oversee multi-workstream Data & AI programs and value realization.
• Bring practical data platform and AI knowledge to client discussions.
• Collaborate with EY regional/global teams to deliver impact.
• Mentor senior managers and develop practice capability.

Skills

Data & AI consulting

Business development

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

Senior Manager – Data & AI Consulting

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Service Line: Consulting – Technology Consulting, Data & AI

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 & 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 and 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.