Data & AI Strategy

About the Role

Devoteam is seeking an experienced Data & AI Strategy Consultant to lead public sector transformation initiatives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires a seasoned consulting professional with over 10 years of experience, possessing both the technical depth to shape enterprise AI strategies and the commercial acumen to contribute to high-stakes government RFPs.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 aligned with public procurement guidelines.
• Direct cross-functional consulting teams in the delivery of strategic projects.
• Oversee the creation of Current State Evaluations, Data Maturity Assessments, Target Data & AI Operating Models (TOM), and multi-year Data & AI execution roadmaps.
• Act as the primary, on-site anchor for project steering committees.
• Manage relationships at C-suite, Director-General, and Ministerial levels, navigating scope changes and driving project alignment.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems (CIS), or Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Over 10 years of professional experience.
• Deep knowledge of the Saudi market, with proven experience partnering with or consulting for Saudi governmental entities.
• Demonstrated ability to translate national visions into actionable, ROI-driven data maturity frameworks.
• Extensive 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.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to demystify complex data architectures for non-technical government leaders.
• Capability to provide clear, actionable direction to engineering and delivery teams.
• Strong commercial acumen for contributing to winning high-stakes government RFPs.
• Leadership in strategic delivery and advisory.
• Executive stakeholder management and relationship navigation.

Work Environment

This role involves working on-site as the primary anchor for project steering committees, managing complex relationships at various governmental levels within the public sector in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this full-time Data & AI Strategy Consultant position are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.