41 Software Director jobs in Saudi Arabia

Role Purpose:

Build and maintain secure, scalable software solutions that power Bupa Arabia’s digital products and internal systems. Deliver high-quality applications, seamless integrations, and automation to drive innovation, customer value, and business agility.

Seek a hands-on, technically fluent leader to define the technical strategy, scale Agile delivery, and champion engineering excellence across all customer-facing and enterprise applications. Lead modernization initiatives, integrate legacy and modern platforms, and partner with Product, Platform, AI/Data, and Cybersecurity teams to deliver secure, compliant, and high-performing solutions.

The ideal candidate has built native applications, led large-scale Agile delivery, implemented DevOps at scale, and driven successful integrations in regulated industries such as Health tech or insurance.

Key Accountabilities:

1- Custom Application Development and Enterprise Systems Development;

• Design and deliver secure, high-performing web and native mobile apps for members, partners, and employees
• Lead cross-functional teams to create intuitive, scalable digital experiences
• Extend and customize enterprise platforms (ERP, HR, Finance, CRM) through development, integrations, and upgrade management
• Ensure enterprise applications are tailored to business needs and fully compliant with regulatory standards

2- Integration Engineering (API & Middleware) and DevOps & Automation Engineering;

• Architect and manage API integrations and middleware platforms to enable real-time, secure data exchange between systems
• Build robust, maintainable connectors for both legacy and modern platforms
• Drive DevOps culture across engineering—implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and automated testing frameworks
• Ensure secure, efficient, and consistent deployments across environments

3- Release & Change Management;

• Plan and coordinate software releases, including change approval, risk mitigation, and rollback strategies
• Align with ITIL-based service management practices to ensure smooth deployments

4- Application Lifecycle Support;

• Lead triage, bug fixes, enhancements, and release readiness with full accountability for application stability and performance
• Oversee long-term support plans, technical debt management, and refactoring

5- Quality Engineering & Test Automation;

• Promote test automation and early-stage quality controls—unit, regression, performance, and user acceptance testing
• Establish measurable quality KPIs and embed QA in the development lifecycle

6- Team Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities;

• Define engineering culture, standards, and architecture across Bupa Arabia.
• Lead, coach, and grow multiple product engineering teams.
• Partner with Product, Design, Platform, and Infrastructure to align goals and execution.
• Drive engineering velocity, code quality, and continuous delivery.
• Modernize applications, integrating and replacing legacy systems where appropriate.

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, and transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you are looking for ,  is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platform in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion in sales.   is part of the Supertech Group also consisting of UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Role overview:

We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Technology Director's Office. This role will support the Director of Technology in managing strategic initiatives, ensuring execution excellence, and coordinating high-priority projects across departments. The ideal candidate will bring structure, precision, and calm to a high-velocity environment, and will act as the right hand to our Tech Director.

This position is perfect for someone with 4+ years of experience in project management who thrives in startup environments and wants to work at the intersection of technology, innovation, and strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Technology Director to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables that align with company vision and goals.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize project plans, timelines, meeting minutes, action points, and performance dashboards.
• Monitor and report on the status of multiple concurrent projects, identifying risks and ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth communication, proper resource allocation, and alignment with milestones.
• Organize, lead, and follow up on meetings—ensuring decisions and actions are tracked and executed.
• Provide clear, concise reporting and regular updates to the Technology Director and other stakeholders.
• Manage high-priority initiatives and administrative responsibilities, including support with executive calendar planning and scheduling.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and conduct post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of project management experience in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and coordinate cross-functional teams effectively.
• Strong command of project management tools (e.g. Jira, Trello).
• Excellent communication, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing demands.
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Experience working directly with senior leadership or executives.
• PMP certification is a plus for this position.

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, and transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you are looking for ,

is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platform in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion in sales.

is part of the Supertech Group also consisting of UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Role overview:
We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Technology Director's Office. This role will support the Director of Technology in managing strategic initiatives, ensuring execution excellence, and coordinating high-priority projects across departments. The ideal candidate will bring structure, precision, and calm to a high-velocity environment, and will act as the right hand to our Tech Director.

This position is perfect for someone with 4+ years of experience in project management who thrives in startup environments and wants to work at the intersection of technology, innovation, and strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Technology Director to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables that align with company vision and goals
• Develop, maintain, and optimize project plans, timelines, meeting minutes, action points, and performance dashboards
• Monitor and report on the status of multiple concurrent projects, identifying risks and ensuring timely issue resolution
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth communication, proper resource allocation, and alignment with milestones
• Organize, lead, and follow up on meetings—ensuring decisions and actions are tracked and executed
• Provide clear, concise reporting and regular updates to the Technology Director and other stakeholders
• Manage high-priority initiatives and administrative responsibilities, including support with executive calendar planning and scheduling
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and conduct post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of project management experience in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and coordinate cross-functional teams effectively
• Strong command of project management tools (e.g. Jira, Trello)
• Excellent communication, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing demands
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Experience working directly with senior leadership or executives
• PMP certification is a plus for this position

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Software Director to lead and scale our software engineering function. The ideal candidate will be responsible for shaping the software strategy, overseeing technical architecture, and managing cross-functional engineering teams. This leadership role requires deep technical expertise, strong management skills, and the ability to align technology initiatives with overall business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the software vision and long-term roadmap.

• Drive innovation through modern technologies and scalable architectures.

• Align engineering initiatives with business objectives and growth targets.

Team & Delivery Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing software engineering teams.

• Oversee delivery of software projects with a focus on quality, speed, and value.

• Establish and track KPIs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

Software Development Oversight

• Manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) across all platforms.

• Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, coding standards, and security.

• Promote Agile and DevOps methodologies to drive continuous delivery and improvement.

Technical Architecture & Infrastructure

• Lead design and evolution of software architectures (microservices, APIs, backend systems).

• Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to ensure system reliability and scalability.

• Champion cloud-native strategies and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Compliance & Risk Management

• Enforce software governance, risk mitigation plans, and security protocols.

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, data privacy laws, and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product, data, and business teams to deliver impactful technical solutions.

• Act as a bridge between technical execution and strategic business outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

• Proven track record in delivering enterprise-grade software systems and platforms.

• Deep expertise in software architecture, backend systems, and modern development frameworks.

• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and CI/CD methodologies.

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

• Preferred certifications: PMP, TOGAF, Certified Scrum Master, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent.

Strategic Technology Planning

Enterprise Software Development

Microservices & API Management

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

We are seeking a seasoned IT Audit Director to lead and elevate the IT audit function within one of Riyadh's top-tier organizations. Reporting directly to executive leadership, this role requires strategic vision, hands-on oversight, and a strong track record in managing audit, compliance, governance, and risk across large-scale IT operations.

Objective:

Lead and manage the audit department in accordance with approved audit strategy and objectives. The department manager is responsible to assess risks and design and implement risk-based audit engagements as approved in the annual audit plan to assess internal controls to mitigate risk, and assist the executive director in the preparation of

periodic internal audit reports to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE), management and the audit committee.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop the department strategy in line with the overall Sector and business line strategies to ensure vertical alignment and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Establish the department's scorecard and KPIs to achieve targeted goals, objectives, and enhance overall performance.
• Develop the annual department budget and contribute to the Sector budget to ensure adequate funding for planned activities.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures relevant to the department, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, and recommend improvements for more effective implementation where needed.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards to maintain adherence, avoid violations, and protect the organization's interests.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with a minimum of 14 years of experience; or a Master's degree in IT or a related field with at least 12 years of experience.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CISSP, or other related qualifications are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in Information Technology Audit or Cybersecurity within the energy, power, or utilities sector, with a strong emphasis on technology operations.
• Core competencies include strong leadership, strategic foresight, empowerment, achievement drive, sound judgment, talent development, and commercial acumen.

The Associate Director, Security Technology Disaster Recovery Planning is responsible for leading the development, assurance, implementation, and oversight of disaster recovery and resilience strategies for critical security technology infrastructure and networks. This role integrates technology recovery solutions with robust business continuity planning to ensure organizational readiness and rapid recovery from disruptive events.

· Strategic

· Develop and maintain a comprehensive Security Technology disaster recovery framework to ensure continuity of operations.

· Align recovery strategies with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.

· Work with cross-functional teams in planning, testing, and executing recovery protocols.

· Technical

· Evaluate and support assurance of disaster recovery strategies at the operational and management levels, including cloud-based solutions, backup systems, work-around solutions and related recovery runbooks

· Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure critical systems are resilient and recoverable.

· Consider emerging technologies and trends to enhance recovery capabilities and improve overall performance.

· Specific immediate priorities include:

§ Implement a rapid methodology for City Security Technology Critical systems Impact Analysis

§ Produce Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and IT DR Plans for critical on-premises city security technology systems and networks

§ Plan and prioritize recovery 'blocks', defining 'order of recovery'

§ Build disaster recovery run books, using available 'run book' system(s)

§ Work closely with Security technology teams, IT Technical Managers, Network Architects, Product Owners & IT SMEs

§ Produce a management-facing Critical Technology Recovery Strategy summary, to support Incident & Crisis Management and risk escalation requirements

§ Support additional Technology Resilience requirements, where relevant and useful

§ Support on-call incident and crisis response teams on IT DR related incidents

· Risk Management & Compliance

· Ensure compliance with industry standards and legal mandates.

· Support internal audits and external regulatory reviews.

· Training & Communication

· Develop and deliver training for the Security Technology team utilising developed recovery runbooks against relevant scenarios

o Provide Incident & Crisis team awareness training and awareness to incident and crisis team members

· Maintain clear communication channels during crises to coordinate response efforts.

· Prepare executive-level reports and updates on recovery readiness and preparedness.

Requirements

Qualifications:

· Relevant bachelor's degree

· 10+ years of experience in disaster recovery, business continuity, and technology resilience.

· Proven leadership in managing large-scale recovery operations and technology deployments.

· Certifications such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or CEM (Certified Emergency Manager), or their equivalent.

· Strong knowledge of disaster recovery software, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity frameworks.

· Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Attributes:

· Experience in high-impact industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, energy).

· Ability to work under pressure and lead and communicate effectively during incidents

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company Limited (NGHC)

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) is on a mission to make a carbon-free, climate-safe future a reality. We are building the world's largest plant to produce green ammonia at scale, providing humankind with a cost-efficient solution that will accelerate the worldwide green hydrogen economy. Located in NEOM and supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, NGHC will be integrating up to 4GW of onshore solar and wind energy to supply up to 650 tons of green ammonia per day for transportation globally. Operations will go onstream in 2026. NGHC brings together the technology, operational efficiency and know-how of ACWA Power, Air Products and NEOM in a joint-venture partnership with over 80 years of combined experience in the fields of hydrogen, energy, renewables and global networks.

JOB DETAILS

Division: Technical Department

Reports To: Chief Technical Officer

Liaise/Cooperate With: Commercial team, Govt Relations, Communications etc.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technology & Innovation Director will lead and provide technology expertise in the essential technology aspects, such as renewable power generation, electrolysis, ammonia production, and process cycle development/integration. They will actively seek out new technology offerings, novel equipment and the latest concepts relating to Green Hydrogen. They will use this knowledge to keep NGHC Leadership team informed on developing and improving the operating facility through its lifecycle and to develop our commercial approach to new opportunities. They will support the work of operations, government relations, communications, and the commercial area to ensure the voice of NGHC is heard during the NGHC Green Hydrogen project development and commercial operation.

NATURE & SCOPE

The Technology & Innovation Director will be accountable for the Technology management and development for NGHC's Green Hydrogen facility in NEOM through the design, construction, start-up and operational period. This role is critical to ensure this world leading innovative plant meets its performance guaranteed and predicted forecast operations performance, which is critical for NGHC's success.

• This position reports directly into the NGHC executive leadership team.
• This position is anticipated to lead an organization of 1-3 employees and interface with multiple strategic vendors providing technology and support services.

The Technology & Innovation Director will have strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of Green Hydrogen technologies, Renewable energy generation (Wind/Solar) and will have demonstrated skills in the creation, development, implementation of technology and associated management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

• Ensuring all Green Hydrogen technology for NGHC's Green H2 plant adhere to Process Safety policies, standards, and requirements as defined by relevant governmental organizations, or industrial associations, or in-house policies.
• Leading and oversight of the ongoing technology evaluation, development and implementation of Green Hydrogen production systems at NGHC including Electrolysis, Ammonia Synthesis, Renewable Power generation (Wind/Solar/BESS) to identify and deliver the most suitable solution for efficient and reliable green hydrogen production.
• Periodic liaison with EPC and technology providers to analyse and propose risk management and mitigation measures to enable the projects to proceed with an acceptable level of technical risk and as and when required to minimize such risks accordingly.
• Implement new technology improvement & process upgrades over the lifetime of the NGHC assets to continue to lower carbon intensity and drive down the unit cost of NH3
• Providing recommendations to CEO, VP Operations so that NGHC delivers on commercial & operational targets for Green Hydrogen/Ammonia using the most suitable technology options.
• Understand, develop, and implement the evaluations and systems that determine and track Carbon Intensity for Green Hydrogen product certification.
• Understanding the impact of government policy in all regions for Green Hydrogen and how that will impact the management and development NGHC's Green Hydrogen technology.
• Develop international partnerships with key technology providers to gather and develop the required knowledge to build leadership in hydrogen. Enhance the regional university & training programs and sector specific trainings to prepare the qualified Saudi workforce needed to operate the facility.
• Developing knowledge of leading academic and industrial research initiatives into Green Hydrogen, building, and maintaining links with global experts in academia and industry.
• Working with our JV partners product and engineering teams as technology is implemented for the first time, develop and adopt advanced digital technological solutions for NGHC engaging in optimization, reliability studies, and technical risk management.
• Act as a Technical Leader to develop a long-term technology roadmap, identifying gaps, establishing priorities and setting up scaled operational plans to mature emerging technologies and related capabilities for NGHC
• Technical/BD Representation of NGHC at relevant industrial forums (trade fairs and conferences) and strategic initiatives such as a Hydrogen Alliance, Decarbonised Gas Alliance, Ammonia Energy Association, etc. Develop extensive network of relationships in industry and amongst key stakeholders in the energy transition space.
• Lead feasibility studies projects and highlight to NGHC management the problematic areas and concerns at early stage in the projects and provide technical solutions to mitigate them.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Ensures all staff have clear objectives, regular performance feedback sessions, formal annual appraisals, and development plans, with particular emphasis on the development of talented staff.
• Ensures and facilitates the employment, training, and development of staffs within the organization.

SKILLS / TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS

• The Technology and Innovation Director is expected to be an experienced leader of teams including expert scientists and engineers, engaged in developing novel technologies. They must be able to understand and communicate the technology to the most senior levels of NGHC and JV partner Leadership.
• Must have extensive experience of investigating, developing, implementing new technologies and have a strong desire to learn and explore the latest developments in sustainability and Green Hydrogen technology.
• Must have well-developed oral and written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work across regions and cultures. They will be able to work co-operatively and build consensus with other experts across NGHC's Joint Venture partners and strategic alliance partners.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Must have as a minimum a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or similar discipline, and relevant post graduated qualifications.

MINIMUM YEARSEXPERIENCE IN SIMILAR JOB ROLE

• 10+ years of experience.

MINIMUM YEARS OF MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years managerial level.

About the Company (Our client):
A Leading Global Business consulting firm.

Job level:
Associate Director / Director
based on experience

Important Must have requirement for this role:
This is a Technology Audit leadership role in CAPITAL / MEGA Projects Advisory for Real Estate & Government sectors.

Location:
Riyadh, KSA

Required Experience (to apply)
:

1. 12+ years overall consulting experience
   , with
   at least 8 years in Capital Projects advisory
   .
2. Experience in a Big 4/Big 6/Top 10 consulting firm
   is necessary.
3. Exposure to
   Real Estate & Government sector clients
   in the region. Expertise in project management, cost estimation, quantity surveying, budgeting, accounting, contract administration, procurement, QA/QC, and project risk management.
4. Arabic Proficiency is
   Mandatory for this role.
5. Preferred Nationalities for Diversity focus:
   Local Saudi / Moroccan / Jordanian / Tunisian, etc.

Role Summary

• Lead end-to-end advisory and assurance assignments in Capital Projects, providing actionable insights and delivering measurable client value. Support senior leadership in client proposals, presentations, and business development while managing multiple engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advisory and assurance projects for regional clients.
• Advise clients on Capital Projects programs, ensuring value realization.
• Drive client satisfaction through proactive coordination and communication.
• Support Managers/Directors in developing proposals and client collateral.
• Build and leverage professional networks for business development.
• Prepare presentations for CXOs, Board of Directors, and Audit Committees.
• Independently manage multiple concurrent engagements.

Desired Education/ attributes:

• Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Construction, Architecture).
• MBA in Finance, Strategy, Operations, or General Management.
• Regional Network:
  Active engagement in regional trade/professional associations.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Prior management and direct supervisory experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professionalism under stress.
• Curiosity for industry trends and commitment to confidentiality.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as required.

Job Purpose:

The IT Senior Director is responsible for the management, strategy, and execution of IT infrastructure for AIC. He should be working with business owners to find solutions to manage business activities and should be Supervising the IT team while working closely with management, external vendors, and advisors, he is also responsible for Preparing financial budgets.

Core Responsibilities:

Provides leadership and direction to the IT team and ensures that all IT requirements are met with efficiency and effectiveness.

Oversees the implementation of the sub-departmental policies, procedures, and controls covering all IT activities.

Performs IT due diligence in assessing the health and viability of IT operations and environments of potential acquisition targets or partners.

Manages and co-ordinates outsourced IT projects and agreements to ensure compliance and performance to contract.

Supervising daily operations of the IT department.

Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals.

Managing IT budgets, forecast, and enforcing cost-effectiveness.

Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes.

Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware.

Assuring that IT activities are within the limits of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.

Devising and establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management.

Overseeing all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals.

Identify the need for upgrades, configurations, or new systems and report to upper management.

Supporting other departments in technology-related projects by providing feedback, advice, or direction.

Providing Operations Executive Director with periodic memorandum and report of IT activities, projects pipelines, monitoring reports, and updates on ongoing/upcoming projects.

Empowering, coaching, and engaging direct repartees in strategic projects and helping them to take the lead of those projects.

Job Specific Skills:

• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Professional certification such as CGEIT, CCNA, CISSP is preferred.
• IT Services Management .
• Systems Management .
• IT Infrastructure .

Qualification & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology/MIS or any related field.
• 7-9 years of experience in Information Technology.