Mid-level, Digital Consulting

ABOUT CONSULUM

Consulum are the leading intelligence-led strategy and communications firm. We design and activate evidence-led programmes to deliver targeted outcomes for governments and businesses. Rooted in the MENA region and powered by a global network, we bring deep insight, cutting-edge tools, and creative firepower to every challenge.

We combine unrivalled experience with proprietary research capabilities to generate the clarity leaders need to cut through complexity, act with precision, and deliver meaningful impact. Our vision is to set the global benchmark for how strategy and communications is used to deliver real-world outcomes.

As part of a global network, we are linked to more than 13,000 colleagues across 40+ countries, each bringing expertise in communications, research, digital, advertising, transformation, and AI-powered tools. This connection gives us additional tools, insights, and capability to set the industry standard.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a mid-level digital strategist to support the growth of the Infrastructure pillar of Consulum’s digital offering in the Middle East.

The successful candidate must have experience of developing and delivering exceptional digital products leveraging agile methodologies working with clients; creating and presenting digital strategies, and; experience working within government or business. The candidate must have a can-do spirit who can work well with the digital and account teams.

LOCATION

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage multiple concurrent client projects end-to-end in terms of scope, timeline, budget and quality.
• Serve as a digital liaison, creating briefings and documents for the client and supporting strategy development and activation for Infrastructure.
• Translate complex technical concepts (e.g. Agile vs. Waterfall delivery) into clear language for clients.
• Plan, attend, and support client engagement and help to cultivate relationships. Also, deliver briefings and manage interactions.
• Support the creation and delivery of best-in-class digital infrastructure products and services for clients. Such as websites, apps, SEO, virtual worlds, data and business intelligence services.
• Liaise with external vendors to oversee execution.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure alignment across deliverables, quality, and timelines.
• Identify opportunities to add value or expand the client relationship through digital transformation initiatives.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential skills

• Management consulting fundamentals - structured problem solving, client communication, and high-quality deck creation.
• Digital and product understanding -knowledge of product development methodologies (Agile, MVP, UX/UI, etc.) and comfort managing web, AI, or platform-related projects.
• Project management discipline - able to lead multi-stakeholder workstreams, track deliverables, and coordinate technical vendors.
• Strategic storytelling - able to help frame digital opportunities for clients and contribute to proposal and pitch development.
• Intelligence - structured, logical thinking and presentation: the ability to develop
• and deliver comprehensive analyses and coherent presentations.
• People - the ability to influence people.
• Excellent written and spoken business English.
• At least 2-3 years years’ experience in digital disciplines

Desirable skills

• Understanding of verbal or written Arabic
• Excellent writing and presentational skills
• Experience in creating innovative digital solutions eg. VR, Meta, AI
• Exposure to marketing digital propositions
• Proficiency in SEO optimisation
• Excellent organisational skills and flexible approach to work, with the ability to work independently, but also display solid team working skills
• Analytical skills and tactical judgement.

Essential attributes

• Leadership: the ability to develop relationships of influence with clients and staff alike.
• Can-do: being resourceful, proactive, positive and problem-solving.
• Resilience and stamina: the ability to handle multiple projects and stakeholders
• Development-orientation: curiosity and the desire to learn, grow and progress.
• Caring for others: caring about the well-being, develop and progression of more

junior staff is critical to any leadership position at Consulum.

OUR VALUES

Our values drive our culture. We want every person at Consulum to make an impact, to grow and to be surrounded by people they respect and admire.

Solve What Matters

We solve the right problem, not just the brief.

Challenge With Purpose

Intelligent, constructive challenge — for clients and ourselves.

Build Together

One team, shared development, collective wins.

WHY JOIN CONSULUM

• Work for a purpose-driven organisation seeking to improve the positive performance and impact of corporates and governments.
• Be part of a high-performance culture defined by the pursuit of excellence, collaboration and a focus on professional development.
• Contribute to the development of the business.
• Progress with a clear and achievable path to promotion.
• Tax-free living.