We Are Seeking SME Contractors! Maven Insights is a boutique management consulting firm headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We have a diverse team of innovative and dynamic experts and consultants. Our team works with a network of reputable clients and partners in the EMEA region including large organizations operating in telecom, technology, government, banking, insurance, real estate development, retail, services, chemicals, e-commerce and transportation sectors.

Job Summary: We are seeking skilled consulting professionals to join our contractor talent pool for client-facing engagements in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. These opportunities are ideal for candidates with a strong consulting foundation and hands-on experience in digital transformation, product management, and public sector initiatives across GCC. This role is offered on a 6 to 12-month contract basis, with potential renewal subject to performance and business needs. The role is fully on-site at the client location in Riyadh, and relocation to Riyadh is mandatory for candidates not currently based there.

Job Responsibilities: Lead and support strategic consulting engagements for public sector and government-related entities. Serve as a focal point between senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and client leadership. Conduct current-state assessments, gap analyses, benchmarking, and market research to inform recommendations. Develop business cases, implementation plans, and governance frameworks for strategic initiatives. Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and milestones while ensuring timely delivery of outputs. Manage and supervise the preparation of impact analyses and develop mitigation plans Develop business requirements documents and maintain technical documentation Manage the department’s vendors relationships and supervise the delivery of different types of deliverables in written and visual formats Conduct benchmarking exercises and market studies/analysis Prepare executive-level presentations, steering committee materials, and progress reports. Support policy, process, and performance improvement initiatives across client departments. Coordinate with technology, operations, and business teams to translate strategic priorities into executable plans. Provide ad-hoc advisory support to leadership teams as required. Drive work streams related to digital strategy, transformation roadmaps, and operating models. Support the design, launch, and optimization of digital products, platforms, and services. Apply product management methodologies to define product vision, roadmap, prioritization, KPIs, and user journeys.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Total of 8+ years of experience, including at least 4 years in the management consulting industry.
• Prior experience in top-tier consulting firms, boutique consultancies, or transformation offices is highly preferred.
• Experience working with or advising the public sector, government, semi-government, or regulatory entities within the GCC.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and navigate complex environments.
• Strong analytical thinking, structured problem solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-expectation client environments.
• Arabic language skills are a strong advantage.
• Certifications in Agile, Product Management, PMP, Scrum, or similar are advantageous.