Data & AI Strategy Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Strategy Consultant to spearhead public sector transformation initiatives across the Kingdom. 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. 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, specificaly 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 English: Professional proficiency. Arabic: Native / Fluent.

Skills

• Education Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems (CIS), or Management Information Systems (MIS)
• Professional

Experience