Full-time Cinema Manager Jobs in Riyadh

About the Role

Al-Ittihad Club Company is seeking a Retail Franchise & Licensing Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for maximizing commercial intellectual property (IP) revenue through the management of retail franchise partnerships and the Club's licensing program. The position requires a strategic individual focused on balancing commercial growth with the protection and integrity of the Al-Ittihad brand.

The Retail Franchise & Licensing Manager will act as the primary day-to-day contact for the retail franchise partner, ensuring contractual obligations are met, brand standards are maintained, and performance is tracked against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The role also involves managing the entire lifecycle of licensing agreements, from onboarding new partners and approving products to tracking royalties and enforcing compliance with the established Licensing Framework. This function serves a dual commercial and brand governance purpose, aiming to drive sustainable, high-margin revenue while safeguarding the Al-Ittihad brand's reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational interface with the Retail Franchise partner, managing the day-to-day relationship and ensuring full adherence to all contractual obligations.
• Monitor and enforce the Contractual Milestone & Accountability Framework, tracking all progressive milestones against agreed timelines, gate conditions, and performance streams.
• Conduct monthly reviews of franchise sales reports, Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), and commission data, preparing Quarterly Business Review (QBR) packs for internal leadership.
• Enforce brand standards across all franchise-operated stores by approving store concepts, visual merchandising planograms, and product ranges prior to launch.
• Coordinate Al-Ittihad Club Company (ICC) location approval for all new store openings, ensuring compliance with site criteria and brand guidelines.
• Manage the store takeover and expansion process, overseeing the handover of existing stores and the onboarding of new franchise locations as per the plan.
• Monitor the franchise partner's marketing commitments, including campaign plans, digital spend allocation, and seasonal product drop calendars.
• Oversee the Retail Franchise & Kit Partner Senior Specialist in managing technical partner obligations and kit-related contractual deliverables.
• Escalate performance shortfalls through the structured consequence mechanism, initiating cure periods, step-in rights, or termination procedures as required.
• Maintain 24/7 ICC data access rights and ensure reporting dashboards are active, accurate, and reviewed on schedule.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of all licensing agreements, from partner identification and onboarding through to royalty collection, compliance monitoring, and renewal or exit.
• Apply and enforce the approved Licensing Framework, including the tiered royalty structure (Tier 1/2/3), stream classification (Itti vs Co-Brand), and the mandatory 7-point licensing checklist for all new submissions.
• Review all incoming licensing proposals against the Resolution 5/2/26 checklist, assessing exclusivity terms, ICC pre-approval process, exit strategy, reputational exposure, and revenue projections.
• Manage the product approval workflow, ensuring all licensed products receive ICC written sign-off prior to production and that no unauthorized products reach the market.
• Track royalty income, minimum guarantee payments, and overall deal performance across the active licensing portfolio, preparing periodic revenue reports for the Head of Franchise & Licensing.
• Oversee the Licensing Specialist in managing partner communications, agreement documentation, and the centralized licensing agreement register.
• Coordinate with Legal/GRC on all new agreements, ensuring no deal is executed without the required sign-off and all contracts meet brand protection standards.
• Monitor compliance with brand audit rights, morality clauses, and auto-termination triggers across all active licensing agreements.
• Manage the 90-day inventory sellout process and post-exit obligations upon agreement termination.
• Identify and develop new licensing opportunities aligned with the Everyday Ittihadi licensing strategy, prioritizing categories within the approved licensing framework.
• Maintain a live centralized register of all franchise and licensing agreements, including key terms, renewal dates, termination triggers, and compliance status.
• Support the Head of Franchise & Licensing in preparing Board submissions, approval presentations, and commercial performance updates.
• Conduct quarterly contract conflict checks across all active agreements for exclusivity overlaps, territorial conflicts, and IP contradictions.
• Ensure all new licensing deals are presented with the standardized checklist.
• Contribute to the development of standard licensing agreement templates and brand governance policies in coordination with Legal.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field.
• Minimum: 5+ years of experience in commercial partnerships, licensing, retail management, or franchise operations.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or MBA.
• Preferred: Experience in the sports industry, FMCG licensing, or retail franchise environments.
• Preferred: Exposure to GCC or MENA commercial markets.
• Minimum: Professional working proficiency in both Arabic and English.
• Preferred: Bilingual with native Arabic and fluent English.
• No specific professional certifications are required, but a Licensing International certification or equivalent is preferred.

Required Skills

• Commercial acumen and contract management
• Brand governance and IP protection
• Franchise operations and partner performance management
• Analytical thinking and data-driven reporting
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail and compliance orientation
• Communication and negotiation skills
• People management and team development

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Al-Ittihad Club Company.

About the Role

Alfanar Projects is seeking a skilled Site Manager with a specialization in Electrical Engineering to oversee the execution of 380 kV Substation projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a professional with extensive experience in managing complex electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and driving successful project completion. The Site Manager will be responsible for supervising all on-site activities, including the installation, testing, and commissioning of high-voltage equipment, demanding strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site activities for 380 kV Substation projects to ensure efficient workflow and progress.
• Monitor and manage the installation, testing, and commissioning of key substation equipment, including GIS, Transformers, Switchgear, and Protection Systems.
• Ensure all site work strictly adheres to Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) standards, approved project drawings, and project specifications.
• Coordinate effectively with site supervisors, foremen, subcontractors, and the project team to ensure seamless operations.
• Diligently track site progress and provide regular, accurate updates to project management.
• Champion and enforce compliance with all relevant safety regulations and quality standards on the project site.
• Proactively identify site issues and provide support in resolving technical challenges during project execution.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation and site records for all project activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering is mandatory.
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive experience specifically in 380 kV Substation projects.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in installation and site supervision within substation environments.
• In-depth knowledge of substation equipment and High Voltage (HV) systems.
• Familiarity with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) standards is highly preferred.
• The ability to work effectively under challenging site conditions and consistently meet project deadlines.

Required Skills

• Expertise in Installation and Site Supervision.
• Proficiency in Substation Equipment and HV Systems.
• Strong Communication and Coordination skills.

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in the field.

About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a motivated SLA Manager - AFC to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for overseeing all Service Level Agreement (SLA) obligations for AFC contractors, ensuring adherence to contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maintaining operational efficiency. The SLA Manager will manage corrective and preventive maintenance activities, review SLA performance reports, validate invoices, and streamline workflows using the EAMS (Maximo) system. This position acts as a technical liaison between contracts, operations, and stakeholders, providing feedback for future contract variations and ensuring the smooth execution of day-to-day AFC operations.

As a global engineering services and nuclear organization, AtkinsRéalis connects people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. We are committed to helping our clients engineer a better future. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within the Saudi Arabian market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage AFC contractors' SLA obligations in strict accordance with contractual requirements.
• Oversee all AFC corrective and preventive maintenance activities to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Review monthly SLA reports, verifying performance against defined KPIs.
• Substantiate SLA invoices based on performance against defined KPIs.
• Review SLA plans, RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement SOPs, processes, and EAMS (Maximo) workflows to streamline SLA management and address any breaches.
• Provide comprehensive technical support to the contracts team for the enforcement of SLA obligations.
• Offer critical technical feedback for the development and refinement of future contract variations.
• Manage and lead the AFC SLA inspection team, ensuring high standards of performance and compliance.
• Oversee EAMS (Maximo) workflows and processes related to service tickets and work orders.
• Develop and manage interface documents with stakeholders, clearly defining scope and escalation matrices.
• Conduct workshops, meetings, and interfaces with internal and external stakeholders to effectively resolve operational issues.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Proven experience in SLA management, including oversight of maintenance activities and contract enforcement.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate SLA performance and provide insightful technical feedback.
• Strong stakeholder management and liaison capabilities.
• Experience in managing inspection teams and coordinating cross-functional activities.
• Aptitude for resolving operational issues and streamlining processes effectively.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of AFC systems, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Proficiency in EAMS (Maximo) for workflow and process management.
• Expertise in SLA management and maintenance oversight.
• Skilled in contract enforcement and stakeholder management.
• Effective leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Work Environment and Experience

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field.

Join our esteemed team at Albawani!
As a leading construction and contracting company in Saudi Arabia since 1991, we focus on delivering quality projects across various sectors. We are currently seeking a skilled Internal Audit Manager to drive internal audit operations effectively.

Role Purpose:
The Internal Audit Manager will oversee the implementation of the annual audit plan, manage a team of auditors, and ensure compliance with auditing standards. You will report directly to the Director of Internal Audit and present findings to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE).

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement timely decisions relevant to the department and report on status monthly.
• Deliver the annual audit plan on time.
• Approve and review all audit programs.
• Manage budget effectively, ensuring audits are conducted within planned timelines.
• Ensure compliance with internal audit standards through regular quality assurance reviews.
• Provide training and share knowledge with team members.
• Collect and maintain stakeholder feedback on audits with a target satisfaction score of 75%.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of audit experience, preferably in construction or project-based industries.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit methodologies.
• Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Certification such as CIA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent.

About the Role

SAB is seeking a skilled and experienced Reconciliation Center of Excellence Manager to join its Finance department in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is essential for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial reconciliations across the company. The role involves establishing robust reconciliation policies and processes, overseeing daily operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to lead a critical finance function, contributing to the company's financial health and compliance, and ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, including those from SAMA.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the overall reconciliation function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all company accounts.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive reconciliation policies, processes, and escalation standards.
• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations for high-impact company accounts.
• Support the review and approval of reconciliations, and monitor aging items to ensure prompt issue resolution.
• Ensure that Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and quality targets for reconciliations are consistently achieved.
• Coordinate with Finance, Risk, and Audit teams for control reviews and exception reporting.
• Introduce process improvements and automation initiatives, leveraging systems such as SAP or similar platforms.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards to track and communicate reconciliation performance.
• Ensure alignment with SAMA control and financial reporting expectations.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation activities within the reconciliation function.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all reconciliation activities.
• Track key performance indicators including review accuracy rate (%), exception closure turnaround time, and the number of recurring discrepancies identified.
• Monitor SLA adherence for all reviewed reconciliations.
• Ensure that bank procedures on General Ledger (GL) controls are appropriately aligned with Group best practices.
• Perform quality checks on GL data to ensure the accuracy and consistency of certification by the line of business.
• Manage and monitor daily HUB and GL exceptions for escalation and resolution, providing technical assistance and guidance to other departments to ensure accuracy in the process.
• Manage the maintenance of GL, Interest, HUB, and ALF (Automated Ledger Feed) data.
• Supervise monthly GL accounts certification closing activities in line with internally developed requirements.
• Monitor and maintain the GL ownership tree with approval authorities as per SAB standards.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure accounts are prepared in a legally compliant manner.
• Coordinate the successful implementation of auditors' recommendations and report progress to management.
• Manage the department to review and identify Risk Control Analysis (RCA) to ensure proper coverage of all critical activities in line with internal control compliance.
• Generate requisite reports (weekly, monthly, ad-hoc) and ensure timely submission to facilitate decision-making.
• Generate reports on discrepancies and anomalies highlighted in the accounting cycle through ledger maintenance.
• Participate in developing plans, systems, and internal processes as required to govern all aspects of the general ledger function per SAB's established policies.
• Undertake other ad-hoc tasks to strengthen the internal control of the finance department.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, reconciliation, or financial control.
• A minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or managerial reconciliation role.
• Prior working experience on Oracle, Excel, or custom reconciliation software.
• Solid understanding of reconciliation principles and financial controls.
• Familiarity with IFRS/SOCPA and regulatory compliance in Saudi Arabia.
• Familiarity with banking products and services.
• Holding a professional certification in Accountancy is highly preferable.

Required Skills

• Reconciliation
• Financial Controls
• SAP
• Oracle
• Excel
• IFRS
• SOCPA
• Regulatory Compliance
• Banking Products and Services

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

About the Role

Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is establishing itself as a new national airline focused on shaping the future of aviation and enhancing the Kingdom's position as a global hub for trade and travel. As a digitally native airline, Riyadh Air plans to connect the Kingdom to over 100 destinations. We are seeking an experienced aviation logistics leader to join our team as the Manager AOG Desk. This role is central to ensuring aircraft are returned to service promptly and safely by leading Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Desk operations and overseeing spare-parts recovery activities.

Core Responsibilities

The Manager AOG Desk will be responsible for end-to-end AOG coordination, which includes parts sourcing, logistics execution, and managing supplier escalations. A key aspect of this role involves providing real-time communication to stakeholders during operational disruptions. In a high-pressure, time-critical environment, you will prioritize multiple concurrent AOG events, allocate resources effectively, and ensure strict adherence to approved sourcing channels, policies, and procedures. This position requires close collaboration with engineering, maintenance, procurement, logistics providers, and suppliers to achieve rapid and reliable recovery outcomes.

Performance and Improvement

You will define and monitor AOG performance metrics, conduct post-event reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing repeat events, shortening recovery times, and enhancing overall spare-parts readiness. Contribution to AOG budgeting and forecasting, aligned with fleet growth and operational demand, is also a significant part of this role. The ultimate goal is to ensure operational resilience, maintain schedule integrity, and guarantee aircraft availability.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for candidates with a degree qualification and a minimum of 7 years of experience leading airline spares, AOG, or logistics teams. Demonstrated exposure to operational control or airline operations environments is essential. You should possess strong hands-on experience managing AOG spare-parts recovery under time-critical conditions, along with proven experience in supplier escalation and logistics execution in similar demanding situations. A solid understanding of inventory control, materials planning, and logistics systems is required, as is experience with compliance-driven processes.

Required Skills and Capabilities

• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Capability to manage complex, competing priorities.
• Clear communication with senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Proficiency in aviation logistics, spare-parts recovery, and AOG coordination.
• Expertise in parts sourcing, logistics execution, and supplier escalation.
• Skills in prioritizing concurrent AOG events and effective resource allocation.
• Knowledge of compliance with sourcing channels, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in coordinating with engineering, maintenance, procurement, logistics providers, and suppliers.
• Competence in AOG performance metrics management and post-event reviews.
• Experience with AOG budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to ensure operational resilience, schedule integrity, and aircraft availability.

Job Details

This is a full-time position for the role of Manager AOG Desk at Riyadh Air. The role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh Region. The company requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience for this position.

About the Role

PepsiCo is seeking a Commercialization Associate Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is a key part of the Innovation & Commercialization function, supporting PepsiCo's growth strategy. The position will focus on portfolio transformation, innovation pipeline management, and commercialization excellence within Saudi Arabia, contributing to both short-term performance and long-term portfolio direction. The role also has the potential to influence innovation agendas across the Middle East and globally.

PepsiCo's portfolio of beverages and convenient foods is consumed globally, with iconic brands such as LAY’S®, DORITOS®, CHEETOS®, GATORADE®, PEPSI®, and QUAKER®. The company's vision is to be a global leader by focusing on sustainability and human capital through its pep+ strategic transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across desirability, feasibility, and viability assessments for innovation initiatives at project and pipeline levels, ensuring strategic alignment and affordability.
• Ensure that pep+ principles are integrated into all innovation efforts.
• Identify and scale successful innovations within the market unit by utilizing PepsiCo's digitalized innovation Hopper and collaborating with functional peers.
• Support desirability assessments with marketing teams, drive feasibility and viability evaluations, and develop comprehensive roll-out plans and associated capability investments.
• Define and shape the role of innovation within the KSA growth strategy, impacting business performance, incrementality, and portfolio mix.
• Drive key PepsiCo innovation KPIs, including profitable growth, pipeline sufficiency, launch stickability, and simplification.
• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain to develop the market unit's Innovation Hopper, focusing on sufficiency, scalability, capability investments, and trade-offs.
• Enable calendar development for KSA across innovation, Positive Choices, Planet Positive, and PPA, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, growth, and profitability targets.
• Ensure commercialization readiness of calendars for annual operating plans and customer engagement, providing pre- and post-launch governance for critical projects.
• Drive calendar execution by assessing readiness, identifying risks, and engaging with Sales to ensure project focus.
• Optimize execution plans to minimize cost and complexity, and focus on the sustained success of previous launches.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of transformation initiatives, managing scope, milestones, risks, and cross-functional alignment.
• Coordinate across Marketing, Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure projects are delivered on scope, budget, and time.
• Proactively manage risks and opportunities pre- and post-launch to maximize project scale and success.
• Oversee Business Unit Innovation governance and the Stage Gate decision-making process to ensure cross-functional alignment and strategic trade-offs.
• Lead performance reviews and integrate learnings into future projects and calendars.
• Drive portfolio transformation in partnership with key functions, building an innovation hopper and pipeline aligned with Saudi growth priorities and global strategy.
• Champion key platforms such as Oven Baked, Functional Snacking via Sun, and Sweevory, translating strategy into scalable, commercially viable propositions.
• Govern the MyInnovations portal, ensuring a continuously updated innovation hopper and pipeline aligned with global priorities.
• Maintain high standards for data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness within MyInnovations.
• Establish discipline around milestone tracking to ensure proactive management of project timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for pipeline visibility, enabling data-driven leadership decisions.
• Embed end-to-end excellence across the innovation lifecycle, from ideation to commercialization, ensuring cross-functional coordination and delivery rigor.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 9+ years of business experience, preferably in consumer, commercial, or supply chain roles.
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree, ideally in business studies, engineering, or finance.
• High level of business acumen, demonstrating commercial and organizational understanding, and financial astuteness.
• Understanding of the end-to-end innovation process, including P&L fundamentals, Supply Chain, and Go-to-Market strategies is advantageous.
• Results-oriented with a high degree of personal initiative and leadership, capable of operating effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with limited resources.
• Strong self-driven leadership with effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels and manage conflict effectively.
• Proven commercial project leadership and management skills, with the ability to manage complex functional interdependencies in project timelines.
• Strong process thinking committed to driving efficiency.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to develop business recommendations.
• Strong analytical thinking to comprehend potential challenges and propose feasible solutions.
• Ability to articulate a compelling vision and inspire others.
• Effectively influences others to align on key business issues using various skills and approaches.
• Takes action and supports the team in delivering quality results with appropriate urgency.
• Demonstrates perseverance in achieving goals while managing competing priorities.
• Engages and collaborates with individuals and teams across the organization to enhance business results.
• Builds trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively listens and ensures others feel their concerns and ideas are heard.

Required Skills

• Commercial Project Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Influencing
• Conflict Management

Work Environment

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of experience.

PepsiCo is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The company complies with global human rights policies and equality laws, and does not discriminate based on age, pregnancy or marital/civil partnerships, religion or belief, gender, or disability. PepsiCo is Mowaamah-GOLD certified in Saudi Arabia.

About the Role

JMG Solutions, a specialist in data centre design and build, is seeking an experienced HSE Country Manager to lead the Health, Safety, and Environment strategy for its expanding portfolio of mission-critical data centre projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This senior, client-side leadership position is crucial for driving HSE excellence throughout the project lifecycle, from design and engineering to construction and final delivery. The successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance are met, contributing to the successful execution of major developments in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the HSE strategy across multiple data centre projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations, client-specific requirements, and international HSE standards.
• Provide client-side HSE leadership and oversight during design and construction phases.
• Oversee and manage the HSE performance of all contractors and subcontractors on project sites.
• Promote and embed a robust safety culture among all project stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Integrate HSE requirements into design, engineering, and project delivery activities.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on HSE performance to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and leadership to site-based HSE teams.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior HSE leadership role (*, Country Manager, Regional HSE Lead).
• Strong background in data centre or mission-critical construction environments.
• Previous experience in the Middle East, with a preference for Saudi Arabia.
• Client-side or consultancy background is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of international HSE standards, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification is essential.

Required Skills

• HSE Strategy Development and Implementation
• Ensuring Compliance with Local Regulations
• Client-Side HSE Leadership
• Oversight of Contractor and Subcontractor HSE Performance
• Safety Culture Promotion and Embedding
• Conducting Site Audits and Inspections
• Performing Risk Assessments
• Leading Incident Investigations
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
• Integrating HSE into Design and Project Delivery
• HSE Performance Reporting
• Leadership of Site-Based HSE Teams
• Expertise in Data Centre or Mission-Critical Construction Environments
• Experience in the Middle East Market
• Client-Side or Consultancy Background
• Proficiency in ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Standards
• Strong Leadership and Management Capabilities
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Effective Stakeholder Management
• Ability to Manage Multiple Complex Projects

Work Environment and Benefits

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role offers the opportunity to work on major, high-profile projects and to influence HSE standards across significant developments. A competitive tax-free salary package is provided, along with full expatriate benefits, including accommodation, flights, and travel allowances.

About the Role

Accenture Middle East is seeking a Cyber Readiness & Crisis Senior Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As a global professional services company, Accenture offers a wide range of services in strategy, consulting, interactive, technology, and operations, with extensive digital capabilities. The Security practice is a rapidly growing area within the business, with significant expansion plans. The global Cyber Investigation and Forensic Response (CIFR) practice is expanding to deliver incident response services to enterprise customers. This role provides an opportunity to build a career within an innovative culture focused on shared success and diverse thinking.

You will be part of a specialized team within Accenture Security CIFR, responding to major data breaches globally and conducting cyber threat hunting in complex business environments. Utilizing various tools and Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DIFR) techniques, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a diverse team dedicated to providing expert incident response services to Accenture customers. This position requires individuals who can engage with C-suite executives and guide senior leadership in developing strategies for robust security and enterprise resilience capabilities. Deep industry expertise is crucial for understanding client needs and advising executives on strategies within the incident response landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead incident response engagements, coordinating on-site and remote investigations.
• Identify and investigate intrusions to determine causes and the extent of breaches.
• Conduct data collection, host and network digital forensics, log analysis, and malware analysis using DIFR techniques, including EDR solutions and threat intelligence.
• Lead threat hunting engagements.
• Perform incident response within various Cloud platforms.
• Identify attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to develop indicators of compromise.
• Develop and implement dynamic remediation plans in conjunction with incident response engagements.
• Author comprehensive client reports detailing investigative findings.
• Communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders, and legal counsel on technical and strategic matters throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Support Accenture leadership in scoping engagements with methodical approaches based on customer requirements.
• Mentor and train CIFR team members.
• Contribute to the global practice by developing and maintaining service offerings.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong knowledge of incident response, digital forensics, and cyber incident investigation processes.
• Familiarity with common DFIR toolsets.
• DFIR-related knowledge of Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and MacOS operating systems.
• Experience with Threat Hunting on both endpoint and network levels.
• Ability to identify attacker TTPs and develop indicators of compromise.
• Understanding of attacker eradication, and improvements to monitoring and protection capabilities.
• Experience developing and implementing dynamic remediation plans for customers.
• Understanding of enterprise environments and their functionality.
• Knowledge of common malware types, behaviors, and infection vectors.
• Ability to lead a team of investigators during demanding engagements, including client interaction.
• Excellent project management and client-facing communication skills.
• Experience with Cloud environments.
• Experience with OT and ICS environments.
• Knowledge of scripting and programming languages.
• Experience with reverse engineering and sandboxing technologies.
• Relevant degree in computing/IT.
• Possession of security certifications such as GREM, GCFE, GCFA, CEH, GCIH, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of DFIR experience.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Incident Response
• Digital Forensics
• Cyber Incident Investigation
• DFIR Toolsets
• Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, MacOS
• Threat Hunting (Endpoint and Network)
• Attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) Identification
• Indicators of Compromise Development
• Remediation Plan Development and Implementation
• Enterprise Environment Understanding
• Malware Analysis and Infection Vector Understanding
• Team Leadership in Investigations
• Client Interaction
• Project Management
• Client-Facing Communication
• Cloud Environments
• Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Environments
• Scripting and Programming Languages
• Reverse Engineering and Sandboxing Technologies
• Security Certifications (*, GREM, GCFE, GCFA, CEH, GCIH)
• Data Collection
• Host and Network Digital Forensics
• Log Analysis
• Malware Analysis
• Living-of-the-Land Techniques
• EDR Solutions and Threat Intelligence Application
• Threat Hunting Engagement Leadership
• Incident Response in Cloud Platforms
• Client Report Authoring
• Customer Interface (Technical and Strategic)
• Mentoring and Training Team Members
• Service Offering Development and Maintenance

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will be part of a dynamic team within Accenture's Cyber Investigation and Forensic Response (CIFR) practice, working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with a diverse team.