Digital Consulting Director

At AlixPartners we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies their people and the communities they serve. By understanding respecting and honouring the needs of our employees clients and communities AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives policies and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity growth and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position but the frequency may vary based on client team and individual circumstances.

What youll do

This is an exciting time to join our growingMiddle East Digitaland Technologyteam. You will be able to help evolve our offeringsina number ofour core sectors as we are supporting our clients to tackle some of their most complex business problems. You will take an integral role inidentifyingshapingand cultivating new opportunities to work with clients much of the time in close partnership with other areas of the firm.

This Director opportunity is a permanent position located in Riyadh and reports to a Partner.

The ideal candidate will beat home operatingat the intersection of business strategy and technology partnering with corporate C-suite executives and Private Equity Operating Partners to drive business growth transformation and long-term value creation.

We bring a distinctive combination of deep technicalexpertiseand sharp commercial acumen to deliver sustainable impacthands-on.

Examples of our past work include helping some of the worldsbest knowncompaniesleveragetechnologyto realise their businessobjectives working with private equity investors to evolve their company portfolios and supporting high-profile turnaround cases.

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activitiesdutiesor responsibilities.

What youll need

• The ideal candidate will have a mixture of 15 years digital consulting and industry experience
• Hands-on leadership experience from a highly relevant Digital and Technology role in industry in Saudi Arabia would be desirable
• Extensive blue chip consulting experience in Digital and Technology strategy development operating model capability and governance design is essential
• Experience of delivering large and complex Digital transformation and technology execution programmes with multiple workstreams
• Industry experience preferred in Telecom Retail Oil & Gas
• Strong experience in relationship management proposal development and strong commercial instincts are addition an ability to generate growing demand for our wider firm capabilities and resources in prospective and existing clients
• Demonstrable ability to understand AI concepts and how they are applied to the technology solutions
• Deep expertise with Technology stack(s) IT Architecture Technology Operating Model and Organizational Design as well as ERP solutions etc.
• Experience working with clients formulating hypotheses of potential business issues and reasons for financial performance and an ability to develop data-driven and analytical approaches for improving performance using Technology
• You will hold valid residency for Saudi Arabia or be able to obtain such (administrative support will be provided by AlixPartners to obtain permits); ability to obtain work permit to travel and work across EU
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Arabic is advantageous
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday
• Must become familiar with and promote and abide by our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartnersCode of Conductand foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation

Office Location: KAFD Riyadh

Working hours: 8:30am 5:30pm Sunday to Thursday hybrid model

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employees needs you can read more about the AlixPartners benefits here.

This advert will be removed once a suitable candidate has been identified.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer.

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