Senior Manager – Data & AI Consulting
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Service Line: Consulting – Technology Consulting, Data & AI
The Opportunity
At EY, we support leading organizations across Saudi Arabia in shaping and executing large-scale Data and AI transformations that drive measurable business value. As a Senior Manager within our Data & AI practice, you will play a senior leadership role, combining deep consulting experience, market presence, and business development capability to grow our footprint and deliver strategic impact for clients.
This role requires a seasoned consulting leader with strong local market credentials, a proven client network, and a track record of originating and delivering complex Data and AI engagements across industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for Data & AI consulting engagements across the Saudi market.
- Own and grow a strong portfolio of client relationships, with a clear focus on revenue growth and pipeline development.
- Lead business development activities including account planning, opportunity shaping, proposal leadership, and deal closure.
- Advise senior client stakeholders on Data and AI operating models, business use cases, and transformation roadmaps.
- Oversee the delivery of complex, multi-workstream Data & AI programs, ensuring quality, value realization, and client satisfaction.
- Bring practical, non-superficial knowledge of data platforms, analytics, and AI capabilities to client discussions.
- Collaborate with regional and global EY teams to bring the best of the firm to clients.
- Mentor senior managers and managers, supporting leadership development and practice capability building.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Deep understanding of Data and AI from a business and functional perspective, supported by hands-on consulting experience.
- Strong market presence with well-established local client relationships and senior executive access.
- Proven business development mindset with a strong, active pipeline and deal conversion track record.
- Excellent commercial acumen, including pricing, contracting, and margin management.
- Highly presentable and credible advisor, with strong executive communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to bridge strategy, technology, and business outcomes within a consulting environment.
Experience And Qualifications
- * Minimum 12–15 years of professional experience, predominantly within management or technology consulting.
- At least 6–10 years of leadership experience within the Middle East region, preferably Saudi Arabia.
- Background in reputable consulting firms (Big 4 experience beneficial but not mandatory).
- Demonstrated experience leading and growing Data & AI consulting practices or portfolios.
Language Requirements
- Arabic language skills are preferred but not mandatory.
- Professional proficiency in English is required.
Why EY
EY offers a unique platform to lead market-defining Data and AI agendas across Saudi Arabia. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and business leadership, shaping high-impact programs aligned with Vision 2030 while building long-term client partnerships and practice growth.
