Summary
EY is hiring a Senior Manager for its Data & AI Consulting practice in Riyadh. The role leads complex consulting engagements, advises senior clients on data and AI operating models and transformation roadmaps, and oversees program delivery. Responsibilities also include growing client relationships and revenue, leading proposals and deal development, and mentoring consulting leaders. Applicants should have 12–15 years of professional experience, substantial consulting and Middle East leadership experience, and professional English proficiency; Arabic is preferred.
The posting
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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.