Consulting - Digital & Cyber - Data & Cloud - Manager - Riyadh

About This Role

About Us With offices in 152 countries and nearly 328,000 professionals, we are one of the world’s leading professional services networks, helping organisations and individuals create lasting value through Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. For over 40 years, we have contributed to the Middle East’s transformation journey, partnering with governments and businesses to deliver sustainable solutions. Today, more than 12,000 of us across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shaping the region’s future.

Line Of Service Overview At PwC Consulting, you’ll shape strategies that redefine industries and drive national visions. We partner with leaders to deliver transformative solutions in enterprise strategy, digital innovation, operational excellence, cyber resilience, and risk management. Join a community that values bold thinking, collaboration, and measurable impact—where your expertise accelerates change and creates lasting value.

Business Unit Overview The Digital & Cyber Business Unit brings together deep technology expertise and bold thinking to help organizations thrive in a connected, data-driven world. We support clients in reimagining how they operate, serve, and grow—by harnessing the power of digital products, emerging tech, cloud, data, and cyber resilience.

Whether shaping enterprise-wide transformation or enabling targeted innovation, we work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and trust—delivering scalable solutions that empower clients to move faster, think smarter, and lead with confidence.

How You’ll Contribute As part of the Data & Cloud Solution, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Project Management: Lead the execution of data and cloud projects, ensuring scope, timelines, and quality benchmarks are met.
• Solution Design: Support the development of cloud-native architectures and analytics platforms tailored to client needs.
• People and Delivery: Mentor team members and coordinate with clients to deliver consistent, data-driven outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of relevant experience, with at least 4 years in a data architecture or AI solution leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems.
• Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Databricks Certified Architect, or Informatica Certified Professional are advantageous.
• Proven experience leading data transformation programs in consulting or enterprise settings.
• Strong understanding of regional market dynamics, particularly data sovereignty and hybrid deployment models in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven expertise in data architecture, integration, and analytics platform design, spanning hybrid and cloud environments.
• Experience designing and managing data lakes, warehouses, and analytics environments with strong governance and lineage.
• Knowledge of MLOps and AI lifecycle management, including orchestration, monitoring, and model retraining pipelines.
• Familiarity with data security, privacy, and sovereignty frameworks relevant to the KSA market (e.g., SDAIA/NCA compliance).
• Deep understanding of data strategy, metadata management, and master data management (MDM) practices.
• Awareness of AI and advanced analytics applications in government, energy, financial services, and public sector domains.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a track record of leading client interactions and managing executive-level relationships.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale delivery teams and multiple stakeholders across complex engagements.
• Strong commercial and delivery acumen, able to oversee project economics, profitability, and team utilization.
• Bilingual Communication: Demonstrated fluency in both English and Arabic, with the ability to communicate strategic and technical topics to senior audiences effectively.
• Travel Requirements: Your flexibility to travel. This means we may require you to work away from your base office location on a regular basis and frequent overnight stays may be required. Where possible, we will take your preferences into account and strike a balance between meeting your career development/personal needs and those of the business and our clients.

How You’ll Make a Difference At PwC Midde East, we expect all our people to embody the skills and behaviours of The PwC Professional framework, helping us deliver on our strategy while growing and developing as leaders at every level.

Why You’ll Love Working at PwC At PwC Middle East, you’ll find more than just a job - you’ll build a meaningful career, supported by rewards and benefits that help you thrive. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and programs that promote well-being, balance, and personal growth. You’ll have access to continuous learning, digital upskilling, and a collaborative environment that values innovation, mentorship, and diversity. Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially here. Discover more about Life at PwC Middle East.