Our client, a European Multinational Technology Provider is seeking an accomplished Business Development professional to drive growth in the Eastern Province, with a particular focus on the oil & gas sector. The role will center on building strong relationships within the ARAMCO ecosystem and positioning advanced Data & AI solutions that accelerate digital transformation across upstream and midstream operations.
This position requires a blend of commercial acumen, industry knowledge, and technical understanding, especially around Generative AI and Agentic AI architectures. You will play a pivotal role in guiding engagements from strategic vision through to scaled delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and grow business opportunities in Data, AI, and Analytics, targeting major oil & gas entities in the Eastern Province.
Lead client engagements across the full lifecycle: defining strategy, building business cases, identifying and shaping use cases, and supporting scaled implementation.
Demonstrate a proven track record in delivering large-scale Data & AI programs, from initial opportunity development to full production deployment.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, demonstrating strong executive presence and communication skills.
Act as a trusted advisor on IT/OT convergence challenges, driving Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in data, analytics, and AI, with a strong background in business development and pre-sales.
Deep understanding of the oil & gas sector, particularly upstream and midstream operations.
Hands-on experience engaging with the ARAMCO ecosystem (as a client, partner, or vendor).
Strong knowledge of Generative AI, Agentic AI, and related data & analytics platforms (data lakes, lakehouses, etc.).
Proven ability to bridge IT and OT domains and address the complexities of industrial environments.
Familiarity with enterprise technologies such as Informatica, SAP, Cloudera, DataRobot, or Dataiku.
Fluency in English and Arabic.
Preferred Qualifications:
Exposure to cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Understanding of industrial IoT, digital twins, and smart operations.
Strong ecosystem network across Data & AI platform vendors, hyperscalers, and energy tech partners.
Experience leading technical programs from proof-of-concept to scaled production rollout.
Ability to represent the company at executive forums, industry events, and client workshops.
Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
