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Program Director Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Systems Arabia
Title: Program Director
Company: Systems Arabia
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
We are looking for Program Director – Enterprise Data Transformation who can Lead the strategic direction and enterprise-wide execution Data & AI Transformation portfolio, driving modernization of the organization’s data ecosystem, cloud platforms, governance framework, analytics capabilities, and AI adoption initiatives across all business domains.
Responsibilities:
- Define and lead the enterprise Data & AI Transformation strategy aligned with BUPA Arabia’s digital and business objectives
- Oversee multiple transformation programs including Data Platform Modernization, Data Governance, BI & Analytics, AI/ML, Cloud Migration, and Data Operations
- Establish executive governance structures, steering committees, program controls, and transformation KPIs
- Drive enterprise-wide adoption of modern data architecture including Data Lakes, Lakehouse, Data Warehouses, Real-Time Data Platforms, and AI-enabled ecosystems
- Provide strategic leadership to Program Managers, Enterprise Architects, Data Engineering teams, Governance teams, and external delivery partners
- Ensure alignment of all initiatives with Saudi regulatory frameworks including PDPL, Insurance Authority, Ministry of Health (MOH), and cybersecurity requirements
- Manage enterprise transformation budgets, vendor partnerships, sourcing strategies, and commercial governance
- Lead executive stakeholder engagement across business, technology, compliance, risk, and operations functions
- Drive organizational change management, operating model transformation, and data-driven culture initiatives
- Oversee delivery quality, risk management, dependency management, and transformation roadmap execution
- Support adoption of Agile, Hybrid, and enterprise delivery methodologies across programs
- Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and cloud innovations to enhance enterprise data maturity
- Present transformation progress, strategic recommendations, and business outcomes to C-level leadership and board stakeholders
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in Technology, Data, or Enterprise Transformation leadership roles
- 7+ years managing large-scale enterprise Data, Cloud, or AI transformation portfolios
- Proven experience leading enterprise-wide data modernization initiatives within complex organizations
- Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture including Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, ETL/ELT, BI, Master Data Management, Metadata Management, and AI/ML platforms
- Hands-on exposure to major cloud ecosystems such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Experience managing large multi-disciplinary teams across Architecture, Engineering, Governance, Analytics, Security, and Program Management
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior leadership and board-level stakeholders
- Proven experience managing enterprise budgets, vendor ecosystems, and strategic technology partnerships
- Strong understanding of enterprise governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity frameworks
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
- PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, TOGAF, or equivalent certifications preferred
- Insurance, Healthcare, or highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred
- Experience working within Middle East regulatory environments, particularly KSA, is highly desirable
