Digital Solutions Manager SAS alfanar Electric📣 Job Ad

About the Role

alfanar Group is seeking a Digital Solutions Manager - SAS - alfanar Electric to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of experience and is responsible for leading the development, positioning, delivery, and lifecycle management of digital solutions for customers across the utilities, energy, water, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

Role Purpose and Context

The Digital Solutions Manager bridges business requirements, Operational Technology (OT), and Information Technology (IT) to deliver scalable and innovative digital solutions. The primary objective is to enhance operational efficiency, asset performance, reliability, and overall business outcomes for customers. This role is also central to driving digital transformation initiatives, supporting business growth, and ensuring successful project execution within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Digital Solutions strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
• Define digital solution roadmaps, ensuring they meet customer needs and market trends.
• Lead the development of innovative digital offerings that support customer digital transformation journeys.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, cybersecurity requirements, and industry best practices.
• Lead the design of end-to-end digital and automation solutions, integrating OT and IT environments.
• Oversee the configuration, customization, deployment, and support of digital applications and platforms.
• Manage solution testing, validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Drive lifecycle management of digital solutions from concept through deployment and support.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers on digital transformation initiatives and lead related workshops and discussions.
• Support sales and business development teams in solution positioning, proposal development, and bid responses.
• Oversee the successful delivery of digital solutions projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Lead, mentor, and develop solution architects, application engineers, and digital specialists.

Technical Expertise and Innovation

The role involves driving the adoption and evaluation of advanced technologies to improve operational performance and customer value. This includes expertise in:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Predictive Maintenance
• Digital Twins
• Advanced Analytics
• Industrial IoT

Candidate Requirements

• 5-10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven ability to recruit, cultivate, and develop high-performing teams and manage performance effectively.
• Demonstrated capability to take full responsibility for operations and deliverables, adhering to company guidelines.
• Strong proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to make timely and proper decisions.
• Track record of delivering required results with quality, on time, and within budget.
• Ability to translate corporate goals into actionable business plans and monitor their performance.
• Experience in monitoring and controlling budgets and expenses for optimum cost efficiency.
• Proficiency in developing organizational structures and ensuring the availability of job descriptions.
• Skilled in developing well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and identifying automation opportunities.
• Conversant with and able to navigate IT solutions relevant to the job and business, promoting their full utilization.
• Commitment to quality as a prime competitive advantage and adaptability to new techniques, technologies, and business models.
• Ensures a safe, secure, and legal work environment in accordance with standard regulations.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications and are ready to contribute to alfanar Group's digital transformation journey are encouraged to apply.