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ai delivery director

Ejadah Management Consultancy

<div>
 
 
 Key Responsibilites:
 
 
 
 Lead the end-to-end
 
 AI delivery function
 
 , ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across multiple squads and business domains
 
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 Oversee the
 
 full lifecycle of AI initiatives
 
 , from use case identification and prioritization through to deployment, scaling, and continuous optimization
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 Establish and institutionalize
 
 delivery governance frameworks
 
 , including clear operating models, performance cadence, and accountability structures
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 Build and lead
 
 high-performing, cross-functional teams
 
 , including engineering, data science, and product, operating through layered leadership
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 Define and implement
 
 scalable AI platform architectures
 
 , enabling reuse, interoperability, and efficient deployment across the enterprise
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 Drive the adoption of
 
 enterprise-grade MLOps standards
 
 , including CI/CD pipelines, model versioning, automated testing, and controlled release processes
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 Ensure robust
 
 AI lifecycle management and model governance
 
 , including monitoring, drift detection, retraining strategies, and incident management protocols
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 Standardize delivery through
 
 platform-based approaches
 
 , including shared data pipelines, reusable components, and consistent model serving patterns
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 Collaborate closely with business and technology leadership to ensure
 
 alignment between AI delivery and strategic priorities
 
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 Define and track
 
 key performance indicators
 
 related to delivery efficiency, model performance, and business value realization
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 Ensure adherence to
 
 responsible AI principles
 
 , including auditability, transparency, and regulatory alignment
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 Requirments:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline;
 
 advanced degree preferred
 
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 Minimum of 10 years of experience in
 
 AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, or software engineering
 
 , with a strong record of delivering solutions in production environments
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 Demonstrated success in leading
 
 large-scale AI delivery functions
 
 , including managing managers and cross-functional teams within complex organizations
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 Deep expertise in
 
 MLOps and ML lifecycle management
 
 , including model versioning, CI/CD, monitoring, and continuous improvement practices
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 Strong understanding of
 
 enterprise AI architectures
 
 , including data pipelines, feature stores, model serving, and hybrid cloud/on-premise environments
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 Proven ability to design and scale
 
 platform-based AI capabilities
 
 , enabling reuse and consistency across multiple use cases
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 Experience operating within structured environments requiring
 
 governance, controls, and auditability
 
 , preferably within regulated or large-scale industries
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 Strong
 
 stakeholder management and communication capabilities
 
 , with the ability to engage senior leadership and translate business objectives into execution
 </li>
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 Demonstrated ability to balance
 
 strategic thinking with hands-on delivery oversight
 
 , ensuring both direction and execution excellence
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
</div>

Ai Delivery Director

ARMADA

<div><div>About the Company
<div>
Armada is a full-stack edge infrastructure company delivering compute, connectivity, and sovereign AI/ML to some of the world's most remote places. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Armada's solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.</div>
<div></div>
<div>With over $200 million in funding, Armada is backed by top investors such as Microsoft (M12), Founders Fund, and has strategic partnerships including Starlink, Skydio, and NVIDIA. We are looking for the most brilliant minds in the world to join us.</div>
<div></div>
<div>Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You'll tackle challenges that haven't been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada's mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.</div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
About Armada</h3>

Armada delivers sovereign, industrial-grade AI infrastructure designed to operate where traditional cloud and centralized data center models fall short. Our platform includes Atlas as the control plane, Galleon modular edge data centers powered by the Armada Edge Platform, and Leviathan, Armada's AI Factory, which partners with Bridge, our GPU-as-a-Service offering. Together, these capabilities enable enterprises and governments to deploy, operate, and scale AI workloads securely, efficiently, and close to where data is generated.

Saudi Arabia is Armada's operational anchor for the ME region. As we scale, we are intentionally building a team of senior, versatile operators who can both get systems live and own customers long-term. This role is designed for engineers who want full lifecycle ownership, not narrow scope. 

<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Overview</h3>

The Senior Forward Deploy Engineer is a hybrid role responsible for hands-on deployment execution and ongoing technical account ownership for Armada customers across ME. This role combines the intensity and depth of a Forward Deploy Engineer with the long-term customer ownership of a Technical Account Manager.

In the early phases of customer engagement, this role leads deployments, platform bring-up, and initial workload execution. Once customers are live, the same engineer remains the primary technical owner, driving adoption, operational maturity, and expansion.

This role reports into the Sr. Director of Customer Success &amp; Delivery, EMEA &amp; ANZ and is intentionally designed to avoid split ownership between deployment and post-sale success. Success is measured by speed to production, customer confidence, platform adoption, retention, and expansion. 

<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3>

Deployment execution and platform bring-up
<ul>
<li>Lead end-to-end deployment of Armada platforms including Atlas, Galleon with AEP, and Leviathan AI Factory integrated with Bridge GPU-as-a-Service</li>
<li>Own on-site and in-country deployments across Saudi Arabia and the broader ME region</li>
<li>Own infrastructure bring-up, platform configuration, and production readiness validation</li>
<li>Make real-time technical decisions across hardware, networking, Kubernetes, storage, and GPU layers</li>
</ul>
Technical account ownership and customer success
<ul>
<li>Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned customers post go-live</li>
<li>Own the technical success plan, adoption milestones, and operational maturity roadmap</li>
<li>Build trusted, long-term relationships with customer engineering, IT, OT, and security team</li>
<li>Lead technical governance discussions, roadmap planning, and platform optimization conversations</li>
</ul>
Joint Success Plan ownership
<ul>
<li>Build, maintain, and actively drive Joint Success Plans (JSPs) for each assigned customer</li>
<li>Align deployment milestones, platform adoption, and operational maturity to customer business objectives</li>
<li>Use the Joint Success Plan as the primary framework for prioritization, execution, risk management, and value tracking</li>
<li>Regularly review progress against success plans with customer stakeholders and Armada leadership</li>
<li>Ensure JSPs inform deployment sequencing, adoption strategy, roadmap discussions, and expansion planning</li>
<li>Surface risks, dependencies, and blockers early and drive resolution with clear ownership</li>
</ul>
Time-to-value acceleration and adoption
<ul>
<li>Reduce time-to-try and time-to-value by unblocking workloads and accelerating early production use cases</li>
<li>Drive adoption across new workloads, business units, and countries</li>
<li>Identify expansion opportunities including additional Galleon deployments and Leviathan AI Factory capacity through Bridge GPUaaS</li>
</ul>
Operational excellence and reliability
<ul>
<li>Ensure customer environments remain stable, secure, and production-ready</li>
<li>Proactively identify scaling risks, architectural gaps, and technical debt</li>
<li>Coordinate with Product, Engineering, and Support teams to resolve issues efficiently</li>
</ul>
Sovereign data, security, and compliance execution
<ul>
<li>Operate confidently within Saudi and regional sovereign data and security requirements</li>
<li>Support security validation, audits, and governance processes as required by customers</li>
<li>Maintain disciplined access control, documentation, and operational hygiene</li>
</ul>
Field leadership and mentorship
<ul>
<li>Act as a senior technical presence for ND8 customers, setting the bar for execution and professionalism</li>
<li>Mentor junior FDEs, TAMs, and delivery engineers as the region scales</li>
<li>Contribute to deployment standards, runbooks, and repeatable best practices</li>
</ul>
Cross-functional collaboration
<ul>
<li>Partner closely with the Sr. Director of Customer Success &amp; Delivery, EMEA &amp; ANZ on customer priorities and escalations</li>
<li>Work with Sales on expansion planning while maintaining a trusted post-sale posture</li>
<li>Provide structured feedback to Product and Engineering based on real customer usage</li></ul> 

<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications and Experience</h3>
<ul><li>8+ years of experience in infrastructure, platform engineering, SRE, forward-deployed engineering, or technical account roles</li>
<li>Proven ability to own both hands-on delivery and long-term customer technical relationships</li>
<li>Deep technical expertise across Linux, networking, Kubernetes, storage, and GPU-accelerated compute</li>
<li>Strong troubleshooting skills in live, production environments</li>
<li>Experience working directly with customers in regulated, high-stakes settings</li>
<li>Willingness to travel across Saudi Arabia and the broader ME region</li>
<li>Clear, confident communication style suitable for executive and engineering audiences</li></ul> 

<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Experience</h3>
<ul><li>Experience with edge compute, modular data centers, or distributed infrastructure</li>
<li>Familiarity with AI workloads, GPU clusters, and high-performance computing environments</li>
<li>Exposure to sovereign or national-scale customer environments</li>
<li>Experience operating in Saudi Arabia, UAE or across ME</li>
<li>Comfort operating with ambiguity and owning outcomes end to end</li></ul> 

<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What Success Looks Like</h3>
<ul><li>Customer environments reach production quickly and operate reliably</li>
<li>The same engineer who deploys the platform remains the trusted technical owner</li>
<li>Adoption expands across sites, workloads, and teams without handoff friction</li>
<li>Customers view Armada as a strategic AI infrastructure partner due to consistent technical ownership</li></ul><div> 

You're a Great Fit if You're
<ul>
<li>A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge</li>
<li>A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a &quot;get-it-done&quot; attitude</li>
<li>Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company</li>
<li>A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda</li>
<li>Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you</li></ul> 


Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time. 


Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.</div></div>

Senior Forward Deploy Engineer

Four Agency

<div>NOW RECRUITING FOR SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES, ACCOUNT MANAGERS, SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGERS AND ACCOUNT DIRECTORS FOR CREATIVE, COMMUNICATIONS, AND SOCIAL ROLES.
Ready for your next move in client services, working on creative, communications and social campaigns that genuinely get noticed? Were recruiting across multiple levels, from Senior Account Executive (SAE) through to Account Director (AD).
If youre great with people, love shaping brilliant work, and want a place where you can build a long-term career (not just a job), wed love to hear from you.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 
✨ Who We Are
Were Four, an international, independent agency powered by creativity, collaboration and free thinking. Our 250-strong team spans media, creative and communications, with offices in the UK, KSA and UAE.
Were a full-service agency, which means youll collaborate closely with colleagues across disciplines and get broader exposure as you grow.
About the opportunity (multiple roles, multiple levels)
This advert covers several openings across our client services/account management pathway: 
Senior Account Executive (SAE), Account Manager (AM), Senior Account Manager (SAM) and Account Director (AD).
You might be ready to step up now, or you might already be operating at a more senior level. Either way, were looking for people who are motivated by great work, strong client partnerships, and delivering consistently high standards.
What youll do (shared across levels)
Across all levels, youll help deliver excellent client service and keep work moving smoothly, clearly and confidently. Typical responsibilities include:
<ul><li>Build strong client relationships and respond promptly, accurately and professionally.</li><li>
Run the day-to-day workflow: keep projects on track, manage priorities, and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.</li><li>
Plan and communicate brilliantly: contribute to meeting agendas, status updates, reporting and client communications.</li><li>
Collaborate across teams to deliver joined-up work, bringing the right people together at the right time.</li><li>
Spot and solve problems early, using initiative and sound judgement.</li><li>
Core skills and behaviours (important at every level)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to express ideas clearly and convincingly.</li><li>
Arabic language capabilities are an advantage
</li><li>Strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle a busy workload and priorities.</li><li>
AI-savvy and curious experienced with using a range of AI platforms for research
</li><li>Commercial awareness and a practical approach to delivering great work.</li><li>
Initiative: you identify issues, propose solutions and keep momentum.</li><li>
Confidence working as part of a team, collaborating across disciplines and building relationships.</li><li>
Solid IT skills (including Microsoft Office).</li></ul>
What wed expect more of at senior levels
For the SAM and AD roles, were looking for evidence of:
<ul><li>Leading and motivating teams, coaching others, and strengthening delivery through great people management.</li><li>
Owning client relationships at a senior level, providing strategic counsel, and presenting confidently.</li><li>
Managing accounts profitably and contributing to growth through new opportunities and existing programmes.</li></ul>
Where youll be based
You will be based in Riyadh
Some roles/teams may involve time spent working from other offices (particularly Dubai and Abu Dhabi) depending on client and team needs.
Whats in it for you
<ul><li>A place to grow: these roles sit within a clear client services pathway, with progression and development built in (for example, SAE roles explicitly build skills in preparation for promotion to Account Manager).</li><li>
A sociable, inclusive and collaborative culture where individuality is celebrated.</li><li>
Hybrid working is referenced within some role materials (varies by team and role).</li></ul> 
✨ Ready to Apply?
<ul><li>Apply now and take the next exciting step in your career: 
</li><li>Please note: We do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies.</li></ul></div>

Saudi national account manager (Riyadh)

SoftwareOne

<div>
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 Translate customer needs into compelling technical and commercial proposals in collaboration with Cloud Architects and delivery teams
 
 
 
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 Maintain strong pipeline discipline,&nbsp;
 
 
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 Company description
 
 
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 SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you&rsquo;ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global.&nbsp;
 
 
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AWS Sales Business Development Manager - Saudi Arabia

Front End

<div>Front End is seeking a commercially astute and operationally grounded Director of Procurement to lead our procurement function across all eight solution verticals &mdash; Offshore, Energy, Industrial Facilities, Geoscience, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy &amp; Mobility, Space, and Mining. 
This role carries a dual mandate: serve as the primary procurement authority for Front End's maritime and offshore operations &mdash; including our Aramco-chartered vessel fleet &mdash; while simultaneously driving strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract governance across the full breadth of the company's industrial and technology portfolio. 
Reporting directly to the Chairman &amp; CEO, the Director of Procurement will be a senior decision-maker who understands the commercial rhythm of the offshore and maritime industry, is fluent in BIMCO contract frameworks and MLC 2006 supply chain obligations, and can translate that expertise into procurement discipline across a fast-growing, multi-sector industrial group. Front End is a proud member of BIMCO and OCIMF, and operates under IMO and DNV standards &mdash; the right candidate will regard these not as compliance overhead but as professional foundations. 
Key responsibilities<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
1. Maritime &amp; offshore procurement (primary anchor)</h3><ul><li>
Lead all procurement for Front End's offshore vessel operations &mdash; technical spares, FIFI systems, life-saving appliances, navigational equipment, deck consumables, and port disbursements.</li><li>
Manage procurement obligations arising from Saudi Aramco time charter agreements, ensuring all items and services satisfy Charter Party technical schedules and avoid off-hire exposure.</li><li>
Apply BIMCO standard contract frameworks (SUPPLYTIME, SHIPMAN, CREWMAN, GENCON, etc.) in vendor agreements; ensure procurement documentation aligns with BIMCO best practice for offshore support vessel operations.</li><li>
Coordinate with the marine operations and shore support team to align procurement timelines with vessel schedules, dry-dock plans, and survey windows.</li><li>
Manage ship chandler, port agent, and technical service provider relationships across key ports in Saudi Arabia and GCC, and international call points.</li><li>
Ensure procurement decisions reflect OCIMF TMSA and SIRE requirements, supporting the fleet's third-party inspection readiness at all times.</li><li>
Procure crew welfare items, PPE, and consumables in compliance with MLC 2006 supply chain standards, in coordination with the Crewing Superintendent.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
2. Strategic procurement across all solution verticals</h3><ul><li>
Own the enterprise-wide procurement strategy covering all Front End solution segments: Energy, Industrial Facilities, Geoscience, Space, AI &amp; Autonomy, Mobility, and Mining.</li><li>
Develop category management plans for each vertical, identifying strategic versus tactical spend and building sourcing strategies accordingly.</li><li>
Lead high-value tendering and RFQ/RFP processes, ensuring competitive market testing, transparent evaluation, and audit-ready award decisions.</li><li>
Partner with Business Development to assess supplier capabilities and local content positioning when pursuing new Aramco and SABIC opportunities.</li><li>
Manage procurement input into project bids, ensuring cost accuracy, supplier commitments, and lead-time assumptions are correctly reflected in commercial proposals.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
3. Supplier management &amp; contract governance</h3><ul><li>
Build and govern a qualified supplier base across maritime, energy, industrial, and technology categories &mdash; regionally in KSA and GCC, and internationally through Front End's global strategic alliances.</li><li>
Lead major supplier contract negotiations, applying commercial leverage, total cost of ownership analysis, and risk-adjusted pricing models.</li><li>
Maintain and continuously improve Front End's Approved Vendor List (AVL), ensuring alignment with Saudi Aramco SRMS qualification requirements.</li><li>
Implement formal supplier performance management: KPIs, quarterly business reviews, escalation protocols, and corrective action frameworks.</li><li>
Identify and act on supply chain risks &mdash; geopolitical, logistical, and commercial &mdash; and maintain contingency sourcing for mission-critical items.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
4. Commercial &amp; cost discipline</h3><ul><li>
Drive year-on-year cost savings through strategic sourcing, spend consolidation, and supplier rationalization without compromising quality, safety, or delivery performance.</li><li>
Develop and maintain a procurement spend dashboard aligned to executive reporting cycles, covering committed, actioned, and forecasted spend by category and vertical.</li><li>
Partner with Finance to ensure procurement plans align with project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and working capital targets.</li><li>
Establish clear procurement authority levels and delegation matrices aligned to Front End's governance framework.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
5. Compliance, ethics &amp; regulatory alignment</h3><ul><li>
Ensure all procurement activities comply with Saudi procurement regulations, ZATCA requirements, and client supply chain codes of conduct.</li><li>
Maintain zero-tolerance enforcement of Front End's anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy, consistent with Saudi Anti-Bribery Law and signed agency agreements.</li><li>
Apply BIMCO's ethical standards and IMO supply chain requirements across all maritime vendor engagements.</li><li>
Maintain audit-ready tender files, award justifications, and contract modification records for all categories.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
6. Systems, team &amp; process leadership</h3><ul><li>
Build and lead a capable procurement team; set clear accountability frameworks aligned to Front End's five core values: Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Agility, and Community.</li><li>
Drive adoption and optimization of procurement modules within Front End's ERP environment (NetSuite), including purchase order workflows, vendor master management, and spend analytics.</li><li>
Integrate procurement workflows with Asana-based project management and the company's AI-enabled bid submission pipeline.</li><li>
Champion digital procurement tools and AI-assisted sourcing to improve cycle time, supplier discovery, and category intelligence.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Job Requirements</h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Essential</h3><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.</li><li>
Minimum 12 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a Director-level or equivalent senior leadership role.</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise in maritime and offshore procurement &mdash; vessel technical spares, charter party supply obligations, port services, and offshore support operations.</li><li>
Working knowledge of BIMCO standard contracts (SUPPLYTIME, SHIPMAN, CREWMAN, GENCON, etc.) and their commercial and procurement implications.</li><li>
Solid understanding of OCIMF TMSA, SIRE inspection standards, and MLC 2006 supply chain compliance.</li><li>
Direct experience managing procurement for Saudi Aramco or SABIC-linked projects, including familiarity with their AVL/SRMS qualification systems.</li><li>
Strong contract negotiation and commercial structuring capability with a track record of measurable cost performance.</li><li>
Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred</h3><ul><li>
CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement &amp; Supply) qualification or equivalent.</li><li>
Active BIMCO membership or BIMCO Education credentials.</li><li>
Experience across multiple industrial sectors beyond maritime &mdash; energy, geoscience, AI, or mining procurement is highly valued.</li><li>
Familiarity with ERP procurement modules (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle Procurement Cloud).</li><li>
Saudi national (or GCC national) strongly preferred in line with Vision 2030 Saudization objectives.</li><li>
Experience within a multi-sector holding company or diversified industrial group.</li></ul></div>

Director of Procurement

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">1. About Front End</h3>
Front End Limited Company is a Saudi-headquartered industrial solutions group, named &quot;Innovator of the Year&quot; at the Oil &amp; Gas Middle East 2025 Awards and 100% aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, Front End operates across eight integrated verticals:<ul><li>
Energy &mdash; EPC &amp; project delivery, valves, actuators &amp; testing, subsurface</li><li>
Industrial Facilities &mdash; EPC &amp; turnkey services, valves &amp; safety systems, facility O&amp;M</li><li>
Geoscience &mdash; subsurface &amp; seismic, site &amp; geotechnical studies, airborne &amp; UAV surveys</li><li>
Space &mdash; satellite data &amp; analytics, monitoring &amp; insights, weather &amp; resilience</li><li>
Offshore &mdash; construction &amp; installation, surveying &amp; monitoring, drilling &amp; decommissioning</li><li>
Artificial Intelligence &mdash; strategy &amp; transformation, cloud &amp; modernization, AI operations</li><li>
Autonomy &amp; Mobility &mdash; UAV &amp; drone operations, marine &amp; subsea systems, air mobility</li><li>
Mining &mdash; exploration &amp; surveying, offshore mining, compliance &amp; sustainability</li></ul>
This role sits within Front End's Environmental &amp; Sustainability initiatives, an extension of the Industrial Facilities vertical, focused on delivering circular-economy and decarbonisation infrastructure for the Kingdom. While the successful candidate will be dedicated to the pyrolysis biochar project, they will be part of a multidisciplinary organisation that blends industrial execution capability with advanced technology, geoscience, and AI &mdash; giving the project access to capabilities that few peer organisations can match.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
2. Role Purpose</h3>
The Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of the BST-06 MAX pyrolysis biochar plant at the SBF site in Riyadh &mdash; a flagship environmental and sustainability initiative converting organic waste streams into biochar and renewable syngas in support of KSA Vision 2030 circular-economy and net-zero targets.
Reporting to the Front End Projects Director, the Project Manager is accountable for the safe, on-time, on-budget, and quality-compliant execution of the project from mobilisation through commissioning and operational handover (target commissioning: June 2026). The role serves as the single point of accountability between Front End, the client (SBF), the equipment supplier (Beston Group), regulatory authorities, and all subcontractors.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
3. Project Context</h3>
The project comprises the design, civil construction, installation, commissioning, and operational handover of a pyrolysis biochar production unit. The plant will:<ul><li>
Divert organic and agricultural residues from landfill</li><li>
Produce biochar for soil regeneration and carbon sequestration</li><li>
Generate renewable syngas as a process energy source</li><li>
Operate within KSA municipal environmental regulations and SBF site-specific HSE standards</li></ul>
The project also serves as a reference deployment that will inform Front End's broader sustainability portfolio across the Industrial Facilities and Mining verticals.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
4. Scope of Responsibility &mdash; Project Lifecycle</h3>
The Project Manager owns delivery across the full project lifecycle, structured per PMI/PMBOK standards:<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Phase 1 &mdash; Initiation &amp; Site Preparation (Civil Works)</h4>
Lead site mobilisation, stakeholder onboarding, and baseline confirmation. Direct all ground preparation activities &mdash; site clearing, levelling, compaction, drainage &mdash; and oversee foundation design review, concrete slab and equipment plinth construction, and utility trenching for power, water, and drainage tie-ins.<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Phase 2 &mdash; Planning &amp; Equipment Receipt / Installation</h4>
Manage logistics of equipment arrival from Jeddah port (customs clearance, transport, laydown). Direct crane operations, heavy lifting, mechanical assembly, and anchoring of the BST-06 MAX carboniser, feed systems, syngas outlet components, and ancillary equipment in line with Beston Group drawings and specifications.<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Phase 3 &mdash; Execution &amp; Commissioning Support</h4>
Coordinate on-site Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) replication and operational commissioning with the Beston Group team. Verify civil and structural compliance with design intent and HSE requirements. Manage punch lists and close out civil and mechanical snags.<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Phase 4 &mdash; Monitoring, Control &amp; Operational Handover</h4>
Oversee initial operations to confirm the plant performs safely within its approved footprint. Manage infrastructure modifications, access road maintenance, containment areas, and ongoing HSE coordination with SBF authorities. Lead formal handover to the operations team with full documentation.<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Phase 5 &mdash; Project Closeout</h4>
Complete as-built documentation, lessons-learned register, financial reconciliation, and contractual closeout with the client and supplier.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
5. Key Responsibilities (PMBOK Knowledge Areas)</h3>
Integration &amp; Scope Management<ul><li>
Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan, Scope Statement, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)</li><li>
Manage change control through a formal change request and approval process</li><li>
Serve as the primary interface between Front End, SBF, Beston Group, and regulatory authorities</li></ul>
Schedule Management<ul><li>
Develop and maintain the master construction programme (MS Project or Primavera P6) aligned with the June 2026 commissioning target</li><li>
Track critical-path activities, manage float, and report schedule variance weekly</li></ul>
Cost Management<ul><li>
Manage the project budget; track committed vs. actual cost</li><li>
Approve subcontractor invoices and variation orders within delegated authority</li><li>
Report cost performance (CPI/SPI) to the Project Director monthly</li></ul>
Quality Management<ul><li>
Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for civil, structural, and mechanical works</li><li>
Ensure compliance with KSA building codes, SASO standards, Beston Group specifications, and ISO 9001 quality principles</li><li>
Conduct daily site inspections; maintain photographic records of all construction milestones</li></ul>
Resource Management<ul><li>
Lead and direct subcontractors engaged in earthworks, concrete, steelwork, mechanical, and utilities installation</li><li>
Coordinate temporary site services: site office, welfare, security fencing, material storage</li></ul>
Communications Management<ul><li>
Produce weekly progress reports, monthly stakeholder dashboards, and written daily site logs</li><li>
Chair weekly project coordination meetings and monthly steering committee reviews</li></ul>
Risk Management<ul><li>
Maintain the Project Risk &amp; Issues Register; escalate geotechnical, structural, regulatory, or schedule risks promptly</li><li>
Develop mitigation plans for high-priority risks; review register weekly</li></ul>
Procurement &amp; Contract Management<ul><li>
Manage subcontractor contracts, scope, and performance</li><li>
Coordinate with supplier (Beston Group) on warranty, spares, and technical support obligations</li></ul>
Stakeholder Management<ul><li>
Liaise with Saudi authorities for site permits, environmental operating licences, and industrial area compliance</li><li>
Coordinate with SBF facilities management on power supply, access routes, water/drainage tie-ins, and waste management</li><li>
Manage client relationships and expectations throughout the lifecycle</li></ul>
HSE &amp; Environmental Compliance<ul><li>
Ensure all site activities comply with KSA municipal environmental regulations and SBF site-specific HSE requirements</li><li>
Oversee lifting plans, toolbox talks, permit-to-work systems, and incident reporting</li><li>
Champion sustainability outcomes consistent with the project's environmental mission</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
6. Key Performance Indicators</h3><ul><li>
Commissioning achieved by June 2026 (schedule adherence)</li><li>
Project delivered within approved budget (CPI 1.0)</li><li>
Zero Lost-Time Incidents (LTI) and full HSE compliance</li><li>
All regulatory permits and operating licences secured prior to commissioning</li><li>
Quality close-out: all punch-list items resolved before handover</li><li>
Successful FAT replication and operational handover acceptance by client</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
7. Required Qualifications &amp; Experience</h3>
Education<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction/Project Management from an accredited university</li><li>
Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering Management, or Sustainability is a plus</li></ul>
Certifications (Required)<ul><li>
PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent (PRINCE2 Practitioner, IPMA Level B/C)</li><li>
Valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration or eligibility to obtain</li><li>
NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent HSE qualification</li></ul>
Experience<ul><li>
Minimum 7 years in site-based project delivery, with at least 3 years in an industrial or process plant environment</li><li>
Demonstrable track record managing heavy equipment foundations, industrial slab construction, and utility infrastructure in KSA or the wider GCC</li><li>
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, HSE)</li></ul>
Technical Skills<ul><li>
Proficient in reading structural, mechanical, and P&amp;ID drawings</li><li>
Competent in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software</li><li>
Proficient in MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling tools</li><li>
Familiar with KSA building codes, SASO standards, and municipal environmental permitting</li></ul>
Language<ul><li>
Professional working proficiency in English (required); Arabic strongly preferred</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
8. Preferred / Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>
Prior delivery of waste-to-resource, biochar, pyrolysis, gasification, or industrial thermal processing plants</li><li>
Experience in environmental and sustainability capital projects (circular economy, carbon reduction, ESG-aligned)</li><li>
Heavy-lift and crane operations management &mdash; lifting plan review, toolbox talks</li><li>
Vision 2030 giga-project experience (SBF, NEOM, Diriyah, Red Sea, or equivalent)</li><li>
Experience with environmental operating permit applications in KSA industrial zones</li><li>
Familiarity with carbon credit/sequestration verification frameworks (Verra, Gold Standard)</li><li>
Working knowledge of ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (OH&amp;S)</li><li>
Exposure to adjacent Front End verticals (energy, industrial facilities, geoscience, mining) is advantageous given potential cross-project collaboration</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
9. Core Competencies</h3><ul><li>
Leadership &amp; decision-making under pressure</li><li>
Stakeholder management across multicultural and multi-organisational teams</li><li>
Problem-solving and conflict resolution</li><li>
Commercial and contractual awareness</li><li>
Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
10. Authorities</h3><ul><li>
Approve site-level technical decisions within the scope of the approved design</li><li>
Approve subcontractor work and variations within delegated financial authority</li><li>
Stop-work authority on any HSE or quality non-conformance</li><li>
Escalate scope, schedule, cost, or risk exceptions to the Project Director</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
11. Why Join Front End</h3><ul><li>
Be part of a Vision 2030&ndash;aligned organisation recognised as Innovator of the Year at the Oil &amp; Gas Middle East 2025 Awards</li><li>
Lead a flagship environmental and sustainability project with regional visibility</li><li>
Work alongside teams across energy, industrial facilities, geoscience, space, offshore, AI, autonomy &amp; mobility, and mining</li><li>
Build a track record on a reference project that will shape Front End's broader sustainability portfolio</li></ul></div>

Project Manager – Pyrolysis Plant Construction & Commissioning

Cognition AI

<div><div>Location<div>
Riyadh</div></div><div>
Employment Type<div>
Full time</div></div><div>
Location Type<div>
Remote</div></div><div>
Department<div><div>
Sales</div>
Account Director</div></div></div>
 <div><div><div>We are an applied AI lab building end-to-end software agents.</div>
We're the makers of Devin, the first AI software engineer, and Windsurf, the AI-native IDE. Together, they represent our vision for collaborative AI teammates that enable engineers to focus on more interesting problems and empower teams to strive for more ambitious goals.
Our team is small and talent-dense. Among our founding team, we have world-class competitive programmers, former founders, and leaders from companies at the cutting edge of AI including Scale AI, Palantir, Cursor, Waymo, Tesla, Lunchclub, Modal, Google DeepMind, and Nuro.
Building Devin and Windsurf is just the first step&mdash;our hardest challenges still lie ahead. If you&rsquo;re excited to solve some of the world&rsquo;s biggest problems and build AI that can reason on real-world tasks, apply to join us.
About the Role
As an Account Director, you will be responsible for sourcing, closing and activating enterprise customers, while providing critical product feedback to the Cognition team. You will be a crucial contributor to Cognition&rsquo;s revenue growth and Devin&rsquo;s development.
You&rsquo;ll work closely with the whole Cognition team including engineering, product and go-to-market to accelerate the sales cycle and help build one of the fastest-growing AI startups.
Successful candidates will have deep experience selling highly technical solutions to businesses, have experience with software engineering and exhibit the drive and grit required to win consistently in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.
In this role, you will:<ul><li><div>
Drive revenue for Cognition, owning the entire sales cycle, from prospecting through close and activation for early stage through enterprise companies</div></li><li><div>
Navigate layered customer organizations including working directly with C-suite executives, Tech and AI leaders, procurement and legal stakeholders</div></li><li><div>
Develop strategies for sourcing, demoing the product, and closing opportunities with layered buying organizations</div></li><li><div>
Deeply understand the customer&rsquo;s technical pain points and priorities, and qualify the best use cases and teams to deploy Devin to large technology organizations</div></li><li><div>
Discover new use cases in our customers&rsquo; Tech organizations and overshare customer feedback with our product and engineering teams</div></li><li><div>
Focus on results - generate pipeline, revenue, and help build the best technical sales organization to bring Devin to market</div></li></ul>
Requirements for the role:<ul><li><div>
Demonstrate a track record of success selling deeply technical products to enterprise customers</div></li><li><div>
You have technical experience - either as a software engineer, sales engineer or forward deployed engineer. If not, you have an exceptional ability to learn and understand the complex technical problems and requirements our customers are trying to solve using Devin</div></li><li><div>
Thrive in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments &mdash; you&rsquo;re willing to move fast and quickly grow in scope and responsibility</div></li><li><div>
You have a demonstrated exceptional ability to learn</div></li></ul>
You might excel if you&hellip;<ul><li><div>
previously founded a startup</div></li><li><div>
successfully sourced and closed large, complex enterprise software deals
</div></li><li><div>were a software engineer or sales engineer, or studied computer science, but moved into go-to market roles to be closer to the customer</div></li><li><div>
are a competitive, highly ambitious person who loves working in high-intensity environments</div></li></ul>
Equal Opportunity
Cognition is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process - please let us know if you need any.</div></div>

Account Director - KSA

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