We are seeking a senior technology consulting leader with deep experience in Mining & Metals, ideally across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. We would also consider candidates from other asset-intensive industries such as Energy, Chemicals, Utilities and Manufacturing who bring relevant technology transformation experience. The successful candidate will combine strong industry expertise with deep technology consulting credentials and a proven track record of advising executive stakeholders on large-scale transformation programmes. They should be able to bridge business, operations and technology, helping clients unlock value through digital, data and technology-enabled transformation.

As a Director within EY Technology Consulting, you will help shape and grow our market presence, build trusted C-suite relationships and lead complex, multi-workstream transformation programmes. You will connect sector insight with EY s regional and global capabilities to originate opportunities, mobilise high-performing teams and deliver measurable, sustainable outcomes for clients.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of technology-enabled transformation agendas for Mining & Metals and other asset-intensive clients across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
• Act as a trusted adviser to CIOs, CTOs, COOs and business leadership teams, translating strategic priorities into pragmatic transformation roadmaps and investment cases.
• Originate, shape and convert major opportunities through account planning, executive relationship development, proposal leadership and commercial negotiation.
• Oversee the delivery of large, complex programmes from strategy through implementation, maintaining a strong focus on quality, value realisation, risk management and client satisfaction.
• Bring together multidisciplinary capabilities across technology strategy, data and AI, digital operations, enterprise platforms, cloud, operational technology and cyber to address client priorities.
• Build and lead senior consulting teams, mentor future leaders and contribute to practice capability, offerings and thought leadership.
• Collaborate across EY s regional and global network to bring the right sector, functional and technology expertise to each engagement.
• Provide visible market leadership through senior client forums, industry relationships and relevant points of view.

Key areas of experience

• Mining & Metals operations, asset-intensive industries and operational transformation.
• Technology strategy, digital transformation and technology-enabled business value realisation.
• Data, analytics and AI, including enterprise data platforms, advanced analytics and AI-enabled decision making.
• Digital operations, integrated operations centres and real-time operational visibility.
• Asset management, reliability, predictive maintenance and intelligent asset solutions.
• Operational technology (OT), industrial automation, connected operations and autonomous technologies.
• Enterprise architecture, technology operating models and technology function transformation.
• Enterprise platforms, cloud and core business systems modernisation.
• Technology-enabled workforce productivity and digital ways of working.
• Large-scale technology programme delivery, transformation leadership and executive advisory.

Ideal candidate profile

• 15+ years of experience in technology consulting, industry technology leadership or large-scale transformation roles.
• Deep Mining & Metals experience preferred, with experience in other heavy industries also considered.
• Strong understanding of mining operations, processing plants, industrial assets and digital operations environments.
• Experience leading technology-enabled transformations from strategy through implementation.
• Established relationships with CIOs, CTOs and business leadership teams across the GCC.
• Proven business development, account leadership and team leadership experience.
• Credible with both operational and technology stakeholders, able to translate complex technology topics into tangible business outcomes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Executive presence, sound judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships at board and C-suite level.
• Strong commercial acumen, including opportunity qualification, pricing, contracting, negotiation and portfolio management.
• A growth mindset with a demonstrable record of building pipeline, winning work and expanding strategic accounts.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams in a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance environment.
• Clear, persuasive communication and the ability to simplify complex operational and technology matters for senior decision-makers.
• A strong commitment to delivery excellence, professional integrity and responsible use of technology.

Qualifications and market experience

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or a related discipline.
• Extensive leadership experience within a recognised consulting firm, a leading Mining & Metals organisation or another major asset-intensive enterprise.
• Demonstrated experience in Saudi Arabia and/or the wider GCC market is strongly preferred.
• Professional proficiency in English is required; Arabic language capability is advantageous.
• Relevant professional or technology certifications are advantageous but not essential.

Desired Candidate Profile

Ideal candidate profile

• 15+ years of experience in technology consulting, industry technology leadership or large-scale transformation roles.
• Deep Mining & Metals experience preferred, with experience in other heavy industries also considered.
• Strong understanding of mining operations, processing plants, industrial assets and digital operations environments.
• Experience leading technology-enabled transformations from strategy through implementation.
• Established relationships with CIOs, CTOs and business leadership teams across the GCC.
• Proven business development, account leadership and team leadership experience.
• Credible with both operational and technology stakeholders, able to translate complex technology topics into tangible business outcomes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Executive presence, sound judgement and the ability to build trusted relationships at board and C-suite level.
• Strong commercial acumen, including opportunity qualification, pricing, contracting, negotiation and portfolio management.
• A growth mindset with a demonstrable record of building pipeline, winning work and expanding strategic accounts.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams in a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance environment.
• Clear, persuasive communication and the ability to simplify complex operational and technology matters for senior decision-makers.
• A strong commitment to delivery excellence, professional integrity and responsible use of technology.

Qualifications and market experience

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or a related discipline.
• Extensive leadership experience within a recognised consulting firm, a leading Mining & Metals organisation or another major asset-intensive enterprise.
• Demonstrated experience in Saudi Arabia and/or the wider GCC market is strongly preferred.
• Professional proficiency in English is required; Arabic language capability is advantageous.
• Relevant professional or technology certifications are advantageous but not essential.