30 Technology Innovation jobs in Saudi Arabia

Operations- Global Practice & Partnership

Division

Science Technology & Inovation

Department

Cooperation & Capacity Development

Country

Location

Job Grade

E2

Closing Date

16-Oct-2024

To provide technical support in the application and deployment of scientific solutions in various developmental programs related to the STI initiatives in the Member Countries. The role is also expected to keep track of the developments, through research and networking, and report regularly to the Management and share such knowledge within IsDB.

Provides technical assistance in the development of STI initiatives by keeping track of the latest and innovative trends in the field of development.

Coordinates STI initiatives between IsDB and Member Countries to create innovative solutions for development.

Assists in conducting sectoral analysis to identify developmental opportunities for IsDB Member Countries.

Keeps track of the new STI-based projects of the Bank and coordinates the incubation of innovative initiatives in partnership with the relevant IsDB departments, entities and Regional Hubs.

Facilitates communication with international partners and ensures quality response to the issues addressed.

Managing the complete cycle of initiative portfolios; starting from concept development, concept review and appraisal, implementation, monitoring success, lesson learnt, improvements identified and reporting.

Contribute to the development of policies and guidelines on the selection of initiatives, review, implementation and cost-benefits analysis.

Ensure regular and effective communication of policies and initiatives within IsDB and MC’s and knowledge sharing.

Seeking out partnerships for raising funds and undertaking joint initiatives.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, International Development or related field

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the development field with special emphasis on application of scientific solutions.

Knowledge of scientific solutions for development

Research and investigative mind

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management Skills

Business acumen

French - Preferred

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Arthur Lawrence is urgently seeking a Manager - Portfolio Governance for a client in Riyadh, KSA. Please review the job requirements below. Your prompt application will help us place you successfully.

• 12+ years of experience in portfolio governance or project management
• Skilled in risk management, budgeting, and strategy alignment
• Experience in evaluating and approving business cases and project plans
• Experience in monitoring portfolio performance, leading portfolio meetings, and providing updates to senior management

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Professional Certifications: PMP / PFMP / Prince2

Arthur Lawrence is a management and technology consulting firm providing enterprise-wide business transformation and business applications implementation services. Our technical expertise and experience working with top-tier companies enable organizations to develop effective strategies and cost-efficient solutions.

We are a UN Women Empowerment Principal Signatory and certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

• Winner of the Entrepreneur 360 Award (2019)
• IAOP Award; ranked in the top 100 internationally
• Arthur Lawrence ranked within the Inc 5000 twice in 2016 and 2017 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America
• Named one of the top ten fastest-growing businesses in Houston in 2016
• Ranked 25th in the HBJ's Fast 100 Private Companies Award in 2017

We rely on seven core values—Education, Integrity, Value Creation, Collaboration, Best Client, Best People, and Stewardship—that enable us to deliver quality to our clients and consultants. Strict adherence to these values has led to our success beyond expectations.

Arthur Lawrence is urgently seeking a Manager - Portfolio Governance for a client in Riyadh, KSA. Please review the job requirements below. Your prompt application will help us place you successfully.

• 12+ years of experience in portfolio governance or project management
• Skilled in risk management, budgeting, and strategy alignment
• Experience in evaluating and approving business cases and project plans
• Experience in monitoring portfolio performance, leading portfolio meetings, and providing updates to senior management

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Professional Certifications: PMP / PFMP / Prince2

Arthur Lawrence is a management and technology consulting firm providing enterprise-wide business transformation and business applications implementation services. Our technical expertise and experience working with top-tier companies enable organizations to develop effective strategies and cost-efficient solutions.

We are a UN Women Empowerment Principal Signatory and certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

• Winner of the Entrepreneur 360 Award (2019)
• IAOP Award; ranked in the top 100 internationally
• Arthur Lawrence ranked within the Inc 5000 twice in 2016 and 2017 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America
• Named one of the top ten fastest-growing businesses in Houston in 2016
• Ranked 25th in the HBJ's Fast 100 Private Companies Award in 2017

We rely on seven core values—Education, Integrity, Value Creation, Collaboration, Best Client, Best People, and Stewardship—that enable us to deliver quality to our clients and consultants. Strict adherence to these values has led to our success beyond expectations.

Location:

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Description:

About Cruise Saudi

Cruise Saudi, launched in 2021 and wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund, aims to enhance Saudi Arabia's cruise industry from port development to full-scale operations, striving to position KSA as a top global cruise destination.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager with a strong background in technology product management to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess at least 7-9 years of experience in building mobile applications, understanding micro-services architecture, and excellent knowledge of APIs and integration layers. This role requires an individual with exceptional project management skills, the ability to integrate a wide range of applications both on-premises and in the cloud, and strong leadership capabilities. The Technical Product Manager will play a crucial role in driving the success of our technology products and ensuring that they meet both user needs and business objectives.

1. Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
2. Define technical product strategies and roadmaps, considering scalability, performance, and security requirements.
3. Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement highly available, distributed systems leveraging cloud-native architectures.
4. Drive product integration efforts by defining API specifications, ensuring seamless connectivity between microservices, third-party platforms, and enterprise applications.
5. Oversee the technical feasibility, architecture, and scalability of product solutions, enforcing industry standards and best practices such as 12-factor app principles and containerization.
6. Optimize product performance through telemetry, A/B testing, real-time monitoring, and analytics-driven enhancements.
7. Manage technical documentation, including detailed API documentation, system architecture diagrams, and user stories in Jira/Confluence.
8. Stay up to date with emerging technologies such as serverless computing, edge computing, and AI-driven automation to inform product innovation and strategic decision-making.
9. Act as a technical liaison between stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable technical requirements and architecture blueprints.
10. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) using observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or New Relic.

To learn more about Cruise Saudi, please visit the Home page | Cruise Saudi

Location:

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Description:

About Cruise Saudi

Cruise Saudi, launched in 2021 and wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund, aims to enhance Saudi Arabia's cruise industry from port development to full-scale operations, striving to position KSA as a top global cruise destination.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Product Manager with a strong background in technology product management to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess at least 7-9 years of experience in building mobile applications, understanding micro-services architecture, and excellent knowledge of APIs and integration layers. This role requires an individual with exceptional project management skills, the ability to integrate a wide range of applications both on-premises and in the cloud, and strong leadership capabilities. The Technical Product Manager will play a crucial role in driving the success of our technology products and ensuring that they meet both user needs and business objectives.

1. Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
2. Define technical product strategies and roadmaps, considering scalability, performance, and security requirements.
3. Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement highly available, distributed systems leveraging cloud-native architectures.
4. Drive product integration efforts by defining API specifications, ensuring seamless connectivity between microservices, third-party platforms, and enterprise applications.
5. Oversee the technical feasibility, architecture, and scalability of product solutions, enforcing industry standards and best practices such as 12-factor app principles and containerization.
6. Optimize product performance through telemetry, A/B testing, real-time monitoring, and analytics-driven enhancements.
7. Manage technical documentation, including detailed API documentation, system architecture diagrams, and user stories in Jira/Confluence.
8. Stay up to date with emerging technologies such as serverless computing, edge computing, and AI-driven automation to inform product innovation and strategic decision-making.
9. Act as a technical liaison between stakeholders, translating business needs into actionable technical requirements and architecture blueprints.
10. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) using observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or New Relic.

To learn more about Cruise Saudi, please visit the Home page | Cruise Saudi

We are seeking a forward-thinking Consultant in Emerging Technologies & Innovation to drive digital transformation, identify innovation opportunities, and guide strategic technology initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about the latest tech trends and skilled at translating innovation into real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze emerging technology trends (e.g., AI, IoT, blockchain, etc.) and assess their business potential.
• Support organizations in building innovation strategies and digital transformation roadmaps.
• Conduct workshops and innovation labs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative solutions.
• Provide thought leadership and insights into future tech developments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in innovation management and emerging technologies consulting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
• Ability to work independently and lead client engagements.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, innovation frameworks, and digital transformation models.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in innovation, digital transformation, or emerging tech (e.g., Design Thinking, TOGAF, etc.).
• Ability to present complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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Job Title: SME / Commercial Lending Product Development and PMO Specialist
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Our client is seeking an experienced SME / Commercial Lending Product Development and PMO Specialist to lead the development and implementation of innovative lending products and services for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and commercial clients. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new products , while ensuring effective project management and governance.

(Commercial Lending Product: financial instruments that enable businesses to borrow money from financial institutions to fund various operational needs, investments, and growth or Loans provide the financing needed to acquire or expand into a new location.)

1. Product Development

• Design and develop new SME and commercial lending products and services that meet customer needs and business objectives.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to inform product development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define product features, pricing, and risk appetite.

• Oversee the project management office (PMO) for product development initiatives.
• Develop and execute project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, risk management, and technology.
• Communicate product development progress and plans to stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Ensure product development and implementation comply with regulatory requirements and risk appetite.
• Collaborate with risk management teams to identify and mitigate potential risks.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or product development (e.g., Agile Certified Practitioner) are advantageous.
• Strong experience in product development, project management, and PMO within the financial services industry, preferably in SME / commercial lending.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management principles.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Information Services

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Our client is seeking an experienced SME / Commercial Lending Product Development and PMO Specialist to lead the development and implementation of innovative lending products and services for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and commercial clients. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new products , while ensuring effective project management and governance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development

- Design and develop new SME and commercial lending products and services that meet customer needs and business objectives.

- Conduct market research , competitor analysis, and customer feedback to inform product development.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to define product features, pricing, and risk appetite.

2. Project Management

- Oversee the project management office (PMO) for product development initiatives.

- Develop and execute project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.

- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

3. Stakeholder Management

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, risk management, and technology.

- Communicate product development progress and plans to stakeholders.

- Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with business objectives.

- Ensure product development and implementation comply with regulatory requirements and risk appetite.

- Collaborate with risk management teams to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Requirements

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or product development (e.g., Agile Certified Practitioner ) would be an added advantage.

- Strong experience in product development, project management, and PMO in the financial services industry, preferably in SME / commercial lending.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving , and communication skills.

- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management principles.

Company Industry

• Recruitment
• Placement Firm
• Executive Search

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Keywords

• SME / Commercial Lending Product Development And PMO Specialist

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Description:

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Business Development Professional to join the National Champions Department.

The National Champions Department responsible for the delivery of end-to-end product development, entrepreneurship, and investment opportunities to convert lucrative business ideas into national champions that enable job creation and economic growth.

As a Business Development Professional, you will be responsible for accelerating ideas development to reach the commercialization stage, support a new generation of innovators to develop groundbreaking ideas from conception to completion, and facilitating the launch of technology-based startups.

Key Responsibilities

As a successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Perform financial due diligence and analysis on prospective investment targets and perform detailed financial valuation analysis.
• Conduct market research on the industry and gather market intelligence to identify potential Opportunities in targeted sectors (e.g., Sustainability/Climate Tech, MedTech, HardTech, Fintech).
• Develop, validate, and iterate on innovative business models, ensuring alignment with long term strategic goals.
• Create financial models that enhance return on investment of projects and financial planning.
• Prepare financial documents for presentation to potential and current investors.
• Analyze company accounts and financial projections and advise the company on how to best position its investments.
• Provide updates on financial markets activities in order to right position the company in the local and the global market.
• Develop an investment policy aligned to the company strategy and an investment criterion for evaluating prospective projects.
• Ensure that all investment compliance regulations are met.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate you will hold a:

• BS degree in engineering discipline & holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification holder is a plus.
• 7+ years of proven track record of in venture building or investment which includes: conducting business case development and investment assessment.
• Solid understanding of financial set-up, procedures, statistics, financial modeling and economics.
• Excellent problem-problem solving, project management, analytical and communication skills.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.

Job ID: 15237