[KSA] Data & AI - Senior Consultant / Associate Manager

Sia Partners

Sia Partners

Software Engineering, Data Science

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Posted on May 13, 2026

Job description

At Sia , we believe AI is the cornerstone of the new generation. Our consultants' business acumen, combined with the expertise of our Data Scientists and AI products, empowers us to address our clients' business challenges across the data universe. As we expand Data & AI practice, we seek professionals who share our vision and can contribute to our growth.

We are looking for individuals with the following experience:

Lead delivery projects with our clients on a wide range of topics:

  • Lead and deliver client engagements across a broad range of Data Science, AI, and Generative AI topics, including enterprise AI transformation, analytics, and intelligent automation initiatives.
  • Develop Data & AI strategies, operating models, and implementation roadmaps aligned with client business objectives and digital transformation agendas.
  • Design and deliver advanced analytics, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Agentic AI solutions across cloud ecosystems including Microsoft Azure, Azure OpenAI, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Design and implement LLM-powered solutions, including RAG architectures, AI agents, prompt engineering frameworks, orchestration layers, and vector database integrations.
  • Lead functional data architecture, data modelling, and data engineering activities, including ETL/ELT pipelines, API integrations, and structured/unstructured data processing to maximize enterprise data value.
  • Develop and deploy Machine Learning and AI models, including predictive analytics, supervised and unsupervised learning, forecasting, NLP, recommendation engines, and quantitative analysis use cases.
  • Support the setup of scalable AI/ML deployment environments through MLOps practices, model lifecycle management, monitoring, and governance frameworks.
  • Deliver data platform modernization, migration, and AI enablement initiatives leveraging modern cloud-native and enterprise data technologies.
  • Implement enterprise data governance and Responsible AI frameworks, including data quality management, master data management, AI governance, security, compliance, and data sovereignty considerations.
  • Support organizational adoption and business readiness for Data & AI solutions through stakeholder engagement, training, and operating model enablement.
  • Contribute to business development activities, proposal development, thought leadership, and the expansion of Sia’s AI and Data offerings, accelerators, and platforms, including SiaGPT.

In addition, we are seeking technical experience across all or some of the below:

  • Strong foundation in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Generative AI, with practical experience delivering AI use cases in enterprise environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Python-based AI/ML ecosystems (e.g., Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain).
  • Experience designing and deploying LLM and Agentic AI solutions, including RAG architectures, AI agents, prompt engineering, orchestration frameworks, and vector databases.
  • Knowledge of modern AI platforms and cloud ecosystems such as Microsoft Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks, or Snowflake.
  • Experience with data engineering and data architecture concepts, including ETL pipelines, APIs, structured/unstructured data processing, and enterprise data platforms.
  • Familiarity with MLOps / AIOps practices, model lifecycle management, monitoring, governance, and scalable deployment approaches.
  • Understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, security, and data sovereignty requirements, particularly relevant for public sector and regulated industries in KSA and the GCC.
  • Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
  • Ability to translate business problems into AI-driven operating models, analytics solutions, and transformation initiatives.
  • Exposure to sector-specific AI use cases across industries such as Government, Energy, Utilities, Retail, Transportation, Financial Services, or Healthcare.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise digital transformation environments, including integration with CRM, ERP, workflow, and customer platforms.
  • Experience contributing to or leading AI strategy, use case prioritization, PoCs, MVPs, and enterprise-scale AI implementation programs.
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and cross-functional product delivery teams.
  • Fluency in English is required; Arabic language proficiency is strongly preferred. Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is considered a strong advantage.