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Space TD

Space Technology Director &ndash; Space TD<ul><li>Location: Olaya District, King Fahd Road, Tower 34, Riyadh, KSA</li><li>Monthly Compensation: SAR 48000</li><li>Sector: Aerospace &amp; Defense / Satellite Communications</li></ul>The Strategic Mandate: In alignment with the Kingdom&rsquo;s Vision 2030 and the rapid expansion of the Saudi space sector, Space TD is appointing a Space Technology Director to spearhead our technical roadmap from our headquarters in the Olaya District. This is not a traditional IT role; it is a high-level engineering leadership position responsible for the development, integration, and deployment of next-generation satellite systems and orbital technologies. Based in Tower 34, you will be the primary technical authority, bridging the gap between national space objectives and private-sector innovation.Technical Leadership Profile: To succeed in this mission, you must possess a minimum of 15 years of experience in aerospace engineering or space systems design, with at least 5 years in a senior directorial capacity. A Master&rsquo;s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, or Satellite Communications is required. We are looking for a leader with a proven track record in managing complex satellite life-cycles, orbital mechanics, and ground-station infrastructure. Your ability to navigate international space regulations while building a high-performance local engineering team is critical for this Riyadh-based role.Core Objectives at Tower 34:<ul><li>Designing and executing the multi-year technology roadmap for satellite deployment and space-data services.</li><li>Overseeing R&amp;D initiatives focused on miniaturized satellite tech and secure space-to-ground communication protocols.</li><li>Managing strategic partnerships with the Saudi Space Agency and international aerospace entities.</li><li>Building a robust &quot;Saudization&quot; talent pipeline by mentoring high-potential local aerospace engineers.</li><li>Ensuring all technical operations comply with CITC regulations and international space treaties.</li></ul>Candidate Status: Priority is given to candidates currently residing in Riyadh with a transferable Iqama or those eligible for the Saudi Premium Residency.نوع الوظيفة: دوام كاملالراتب المدفوع: ﷼٤٨٬٠٠٠٫٠٠&nbsp;لكل شهرموقع العمل: بشكل شخصي

Space Technology Director

Confidential

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 Job Title: IT Director
 
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Information Technology
 
 
 
 Reports To:
 
 CEO
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 (Riyadh)
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The IT Director is responsible for leading the organization&rsquo;s technology strategy, infrastructure, and IT operations. This role ensures that IT systems support business goals, are secure, scalable, and cost-effective, and that technology initiatives drive efficiency and innovation across the organization.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Develop and implement the overall IT strategy aligned with the company&rsquo;s business objectives.
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 Oversee IT infrastructure, systems, networks, hardware, software, and cloud services.
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 Ensure data security, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are in place and effective.
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 Lead, mentor, and manage the IT team, including performance management and skills development.
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 Manage IT budgets, forecasts, vendor contracts, and technology investments.
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 Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve operational efficiency and competitiveness.
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 Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and IT governance standards.
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 Collaborate with senior management and department heads to understand technology needs.
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 Oversee IT projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
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 Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master&rsquo;s preferred).
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 8&ndash;12 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 3&ndash;5 years in a leadership or management role.
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 Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, systems architecture, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
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 Proven experience in IT strategy, budgeting, and vendor management.
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 Experience with digital transformation, cloud platforms, and modern IT frameworks is a plus.
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 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
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 Strategic thinking and business alignment
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 Strong leadership and people management skills
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 Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
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 Project and change management expertise
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 Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
 
 
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 IT system uptime and performance
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 Cybersecurity and risk management effectiveness
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 Project delivery (time, cost, quality)
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 Budget control and cost optimization
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 User satisfaction with IT services
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Director of Information Technology

Rawaj - Human Capital Management

<div>Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading e-commerce company in Saudi Arabia, recognized for its strong market presence, innovation, and commitment to excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing and fast-growing organization within a dynamic professional environment.
As the Chief Information Officer (CIO), you will be responsible for overseeing the organization's overall information technology (IT) strategy, implementation, and management. You will play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation, ensuring the security and integrity of information assets, and leveraging technology to achieve business objectives. The CIO reports directly to the CEO or another member of the executive leadership team.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Accountabilities</h2><ul><li>
Develop and implement the organization's IT strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, growth plans, and digital transformation priorities.</li><li>
Oversee the selection, deployment, and maintenance of technology systems and infrastructure.</li><li>
Lead initiatives to leverage technology for innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.</li><li>
Ensure the security, integrity, and accessibility of data and information assets.</li><li>
Establish policies, standards, and procedures for IT operations and compliance.</li><li>
Manage the IT budget and allocate resources effectively to support business needs.</li><li>
Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats, data breaches, and other IT-related risks.</li><li>
Evaluate and manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers.</li><li>
Build and lead a high-performing IT team, fostering collaboration and developing talent.</li><li>
Collaborate with other C-suite executives to ensure that IT initiatives support broader business objectives and deliver value to the organization.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience</h2><ul><li>
Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.</li><li>
10+ years of experience in IT leadership roles, with a proven track record of strategic IT management.</li><li>
Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms, omnichannel ecosystems, ERP/CRM integrations, cloud technologies, and emerging digital solutions.</li><li>
Proven track record in enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, and large-scale systems implementation.</li><li>
Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to align IT initiatives with organizational goals.</li><li>
Visionary thinking and strategic planning abilities to drive digital transformation and innovation.</li><li>
Deep understanding of IT systems, architectures, and emerging technologies relevant to the organization's industry.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build consensus.</li><li>
Analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex IT challenges and drive continuous improvement.</li><li>
Ability to adapt to changing technology landscapes and business requirements</li></ul></div>

Chief Information Officer CIO | Retail Industry

Confidential Careers

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 Role Summary
 
 
 
 The CTO will lead the company&rsquo;s technology vision, strategy, and execution, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms to support rapid growth in the fintech space. The role requires deep expertise in financial technologies, digital lending/payment systems, and regulatory-compliant architectures, with a strong focus on automation, speed-to-market, and customer experience.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Define and execute the overall
 
 technology strategy
 
 aligned with business goals and growth plans
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 Lead the development of
 
 scalable, secure, and high-availability fintech platforms
 
 (e.g., lending, payments, wallets)
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 Oversee
 
 end-to-end architecture
 
 , including cloud infrastructure, APIs, and microservices
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 Ensure full compliance with
 
 regulatory requirements
 
 (e.g., SAMA, PCI-DSS, data privacy)
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 Drive
 
 automation and system optimization
 
 , enabling fast onboarding and near real-time transaction processing
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 Lead and scale high-performing
 
 engineering, data, and IT teams
 
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 Manage relationships with
 
 technology vendors, partners, and regulators
 
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 Implement best practices in
 
 cybersecurity, data protection, and risk management
 
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 Collaborate with Product and Business teams to deliver
 
 customer-centric digital solutions
 
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 Oversee
 
 technology budgeting, cost optimization, and ROI tracking
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Requirements
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
 
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 10&ndash;15+ years of experience
 
 in technology leadership roles, with a strong focus on fintech
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 Proven experience in
 
 digital lending, payments, BNPL, or financial platforms
 
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 Strong understanding of
 
 fintech regulations and compliance frameworks
 
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 Hands-on experience with
 
 cloud platforms
 
 (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern architectures (microservices, APIs)
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 Experience building
 
 highly automated platforms
 
 with minimal manual intervention
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 Strong knowledge of
 
 data architecture, analytics, and AI-driven decisioning
 
 is a plus
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 Demonstrated ability to
 
 scale systems and teams in fast-paced environments
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Experience
 
 
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 Experience in
 
 B2C fintech platforms
 
 , especially micro-lending or instant loan applications
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 Background in delivering
 
 fast onboarding and disbursement journeys (e.g., loans within minutes)
 
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 </ul>
 
 
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Chief Technology Officer (Fintech)

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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 The role holder is responsible for leading the Emerging Technologies Department by establishing and operating structured innovation, laboratory, and validation capabilities to assess emerging and next-generation technologies. The role ensures technical feasibility, readiness, and alignment with approved technology strategies and architectures prior to large-scale delivery, while supporting informed technology planning and decision-making.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Establish and operate a structured innovation and laboratory framework to translate technology strategies, architectures, and network standards into validated proofs of concept, pilots, devices, and tested solutions.
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 Design, build, and manage specialized technology labs, testbeds, and controlled, isolated pre-production environments to support experimentation, interoperability testing, resilience validation, security testing, and performance benchmarking.
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 Generate, evaluate, and experiment with emerging and next-generation technologies and devices to support anticipated service enhancements and future technology evolution.
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 Execute structured proof-of-concept (PoC) and pilot activities to validate new technologies, solutions, devices, and architectures against defined technical success criteria and operational requirements, in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
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 Provide technical readiness assessments, lab validation reports, and evidence-based recommendations to support technology planning and architecture decisions, while maintaining alignment with governance, budgeting, and delivery functions.
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 Ensure all lab activities and innovation initiatives are aligned with approved technology strategies, architectures, network standards, and security, resilience, and compliance requirements.
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 Collaborate with technology vendors, device manufacturers, ecosystem partners, and research institutions to enable controlled technology trials and innovation partnerships, in accordance with organizational policies and procurement processes.
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 Support the transition of validated technologies and devices from lab environments to delivery and operational teams by providing documented test results, validation outcomes, and structured technical handovers, in coordination with the Tech PMO and relevant delivery organizations.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor or Master degree in Information Technology, Information System, Engineering or equivalent.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Years Of Experience
 
 
 
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 Preferred experience of (7+) years, or equivalent in the area of expertise.
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</div>

Emerging Technologies Director

Parsons

<div>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! 

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what&rsquo;s possible. 
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Director to join our team! 
In this role, you will get to provide technical leadership and strategic oversight for the design and engineering delivery of large-scale highways and roads infrastructure programs across Saudi Arabia. You will act as the senior technical authority, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance with standards, and the successful integration of design across complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
This role is focused on design governance, technical assurance, and engineering leadership, supporting major highway corridors, expressways, interchanges, and road networks from concept through detailed design and construction support.
What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing:<ul><li>
Acting as the senior technical authority for highways and roads infrastructure projects, providing leadership across all design and engineering disciplines.</li><li>
Leading and overseeing the planning, development, and delivery of highway and road designs across all project phases, including concept, preliminary, detailed design, and construction support.</li><li>
Managing and coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including roadway, structures, drainage, utilities, traffic, ITS, and interfaces.</li><li>
Establishing and enforcing technical standards, design criteria, procedures, and assurance processes for highways and roads programs.</li><li>
Reviewing and approving design deliverables to ensure compliance with client requirements, Saudi standards, Parsons&rsquo; quality systems, and best engineering practices.</li><li>
Working closely with Program Directors and Project Managers to ensure design solutions align with scope, schedule, budget, and constructability requirements.</li><li>
Providing technical leadership in resolving complex engineering challenges, risks, and interfaces associated with large-scale road and highway networks.</li><li>
Guiding and overseeing the work of design consultants, ensuring technical compliance while maintaining appropriate professional accountability.</li><li>
Supporting business development and pre-contract activities by acting as a technical advisor during bids, proposals, and client presentations.</li><li>
Contributing to the development of technical strategies, innovation initiatives, and continuous improvement in highways and roads design delivery.</li><li>
Engaging with clients, authorities, and stakeholders on technical matters, representing Parsons at senior technical forums and reviews.</li><li>
Mentoring and developing technical talent within the organization, strengthening long-term engineering capability.</li></ul>
What Required Skills You&rsquo;ll Bring:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.</li><li>
Typically 15+ years of experience in highways and roads infrastructure design and engineering.</li><li>
Proven experience providing technical leadership on large-scale highways, expressways, interchanges, and major road corridor projects.</li><li>
Strong background in design management and engineering governance for complex infrastructure programs.</li><li>
Comprehensive understanding of Saudi Arabian design standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements for highways and roads.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams and external design consultants.</li><li>
Strong technical judgment with the ability to balance design excellence, constructability, cost, and schedule considerations.</li><li>
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li><li>
Experience operating in a client-facing, consulting environment on major infrastructure programs.</li><li>
Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional registration.</li></ul>
What Desired Skills You&rsquo;ll Bring:<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.</li><li>
Experience working on government-led or giga-scale infrastructure programs in Saudi Arabia.</li><li>
Exposure to smart mobility, digital engineering, and sustainable highways design practices.</li><li>
Experience supporting bids and proposals for large highways and roads infrastructure programs.</li><li>
Strong understanding of sustainability principles and their application to highways and transportation infrastructure.</li><li>
Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced, and evolving program environments.</li></ul>
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!<div>
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.</div></div>
 <div><div><div>COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS</div></div><div><div><div> 
Financial Wellness</div><div> 
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.</div></div><div><div>
Work Life Harmony</div><div> 
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.</div></div><div><div>
Career Development</div><div> 
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.</div></div><div><div> 
Veteran Support</div><div> 
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.</div></div><div><div>
Mind &amp; Body</div><div> 
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.</div></div><div><div>
Health</div><div> 
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.</div></div></div></div>

Technical Director

Makonis

<div>
 
 
 Hiring: Account Director &ndash; BFSI | Riyadh
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced
 
 Account Director &ndash; BFSI
 
 to drive strategic growth across large and mid-market
 
 Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI)
 
 enterprises in
 
 Saudi Arabia
 
 .
 
 
 In this role, you will own and grow key enterprise accounts while building strong relationships with
 
 CXO and senior stakeholders
 
 . You will lead consultative discussions, identify business challenges, and position
 
 AI-powered communication and customer experience (CX) solutions
 
 that support digital transformation, compliance, and scalable customer engagement.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 &bull; Manage and grow strategic BFSI enterprise accounts
 
 
 &bull; Identify new opportunities and build a strong qualified pipeline
 
 
 &bull; Lead consultative selling engagements with business and technology leaders
 
 
 &bull; Structure and close complex enterprise SaaS deals
 
 
 &bull; Partner with internal teams to drive successful solution deployments and long-term customer value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
 &bull; 7&ndash;12+ years of experience in
 
 enterprise sales or account management within SaaS/technology
 
 
 
 &bull; Strong understanding of the
 
 BFSI industry and enterprise sales cycles
 
 
 
 &bull; Experience engaging with
 
 CXO-level stakeholders
 
 
 
 &bull; Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
 
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re interested or know someone who may be a great fit, feel free to share your resume at gunjan.t@makonissoft.com at an earliest
 
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Account Director - BFSI : Fulltime Position

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