Data & AI Strategy

Job description

Tech for People Unlocks the Future At the employer, we believe that technology, combined with strong human values, can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People is shaping the future, creating a positive impact on individuals and the world around us. With over 25 years of passion for technology and a presence in 18+ countries across EMEA and beyond, we are committed to leveraging innovation, expertise, and human-centric values to make a difference. the employer Culture & Values: True innovation is born from a powerful culture, fused with meaningful values. Culture: Fair and courageous Everyone is treated fairly - this fuels bravery. At the employer, we always make fair decisions. We listen and are willing to be challenged, taking courageous decisions as a result. We help our employees to progress at every step and congratulate those who deserve it. Ambition and results Ambition is nurtured at every step - this drives results. We are ambitious entrepreneurs with a taste for performance, growth and celebrating success. Commitments are always kept as we seek to achieve profitable growth to create value and employment. We aim to bring as much value as possible to our clients, at every touchpoint. Learning and innovating Curiosity and learning are at our core - this stimulates innovation. At the employer, we are curious. We learn and embrace innovation constantly to meet challenges and build partnerships of excellence. Caring and sharing A caring attitude is infused into our culture - this encourages sharing. We believe in the power of teams, we promote support and collaboration. At the employer, we care about our teams and want to work in a positive, productive environment. We support the development of talent and careers, Values: 1. Respect 2. Frankness 3. Passion Knowing that success is the result of collaboration. Alone, we go faster, but together, we go further. This is not a back-office research role. We need a seasoned consulting professional with the technical depth to shape and architect enterprise AI strategies and roadmaps, combined with the commercial acumen to contribute to winning high-stakes government RFPs

Requirements

• Bid Management & Presales: Lead the end-to-end authoring of comprehensive technical and financial proposals for complex government RFPs. Architect competitive pricing, formulate Level-of-Effort (LOE) estimations, and design resource models strictly aligned with public procurement guidelines.
• Strategic Delivery & Advisory Leadership: Direct cross-functional consulting squads in the delivery of high-impact strategic projects. Own the creation of Current State Evaluations, Data Maturity Assessments, Target Data & AI Operating Models (TOM), and multi-year Data & AI execution roadmaps.
• Executive Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary, on-site anchor for project steering committees. Manage complex relationships at the C-suite, Director-General, and Ministerial levels, skilfuly navigating scope changes and driving project alignment.
• Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems (CIS), or Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Professional Experience:
• 13+ years of demonstrable experience in IT Consultancy, specifically focused on Data Strategy, AI transformation, and presales/bid management.
• Deep knowledge of the Saudi market is highly preferred, with a strong distinct advantage for candidates who have proven experience partnering with or consulting for Saudi governmental entities.
• Proven ability to translate broad national visions into actionable, ROI-driven data maturity frameworks. Deep 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. Familiarity with modern data architectures, organizational AI readiness evaluations, data governance, and strategic planning for enterprise-scale integration.
• Exceptional ability to demystify complex data architectures for non-technical government leaders while simultaneously providing clear, actionable direction to engineering and delivery squads.
• Certifications
• PMP
• Agile/Scrum Master
• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
• Soft Skills
• Action-oriented and results-driven
• Resilient and adaptable in challenging environments
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Confident in engaging with senior and executive-level stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Able to manage complex, multi-year engagements effectively
• Language Requirements

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