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.