Account Director

Role Summary

We're looking for an Account Director with expertise in IT and software engineering services to join our team in Saudi Arabia.

Are you passionate about the digital transformation and want to leverage technology to business growth with clients in Saudi Arabia?

You will have an opportunity to work with the best-in-class engineering, digital innovation and design teams supporting you to shape product vision. As an Account Manager, you will play a vital role in driving the success of this account and have responsibilities covering commercial management, new business identification and delivery governance.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for working with cross functional teams to consult, design and deliver digital innovation & transformation solutions to clients across multiple vertical. You will leverage industry expertise and experiences using technologies to transform organizations across a variety of focus areas. You will utilize your client management experience to develop relationships and identify opportunities for the wider business unit.

Responsibilities - Act as a trusted advisor, providing clients with advice on the latest technology trends

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technology-focused transformation projects across many areas
• With the support of our sales/pre-sales teams, assess client opportunities, generate & respond to RFP's, create proposals and presentations, establish senior relationships with clients and prospective clients and help to close/sign new deals
• Shape and scope consulting engagements, establish best operating models and project team organization and leading the transition from the sales process to the delivery phase
• Stay abreast of current and emerging trends, unique opportunities and challenges in the sectors, markets and geographies in which our clients operate and offer clarity in how these affect our clients' businesses and initiatives
• Establish and cultivate strong relationships with clients at senior levels as well as external and internal partners to maximize growth of the business unit and portfolio
• Align with Business Unit goals and objectives, support company financial goals including revenue and profit targets

Requirements - Demonstrable broad and deep expertise across IT, software engineering or digital transformation services

• Deep industry experience in trend-setting, digital & innovative technology focused leadership positions, or the equivalent from a recognized consultancy practice
• Experience working with clients in the Oil & Gas sector would be beneficial
• Ability to travel as needed to Eastern Provence, Saudi Arabia
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in effectively managing client engagements in fast-paced environments, meeting expectations and completing the management of digital innovation transformation programs to completion
• Sound business acumen; commercial and strategic skills; numeric fluency; negotiation skills; advocate for diversity
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English

We offer - General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI)

• Private healthcare and life insurance
• End of service gratuity
• Annual air travel tickets for expatriates
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements