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Job ID: 14140

ENOWA

Location: NEOM, Saudi Arabia

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

The Senior Manager – Business Development will lead the strategy, implementation and upgrades of Partnership Projects, including cutting-edge AI platforms that drive District Energy business innovation and operational excellence. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience in managing cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, knowledge of AI/ML, and a proven track record in the Utilities space, platform development, product management and financial and contracting experience.

The Senior Manager – Business Development’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Define the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI platform development to meet current and future business needs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align AI platform initiatives with business objectives.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging AI trends, tools, and technologies.

• Oversee the design, architecture, and development of scalable AI platforms.
• Ensure integration with existing systems and tools to enable seamless data flow and model deployment.
• Drive the adoption of best practices for AI/ML development, including model training, testing, and deployment.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of AI engineers, data scientists, and software developers.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Set performance goals and conduct regular evaluations to ensure team success.

• Manage the delivery of AI platform projects on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Establish KPIs to measure the success of platform initiatives and make data-driven decisions.
• Monitor project risks and develop mitigation plans as necessary.

• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders related to AI platform initiatives.
• Work closely with data engineering, product, and IT teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Present platform capabilities, outcomes, and strategic plans to executive leadership.

• Ensure adherence to industry standards, data privacy regulations, and ethical guidelines in AI development.
• Implement robust monitoring and auditing processes to maintain platform security and reliability.

• Conduct research and feasibility studies for new AI technologies and methods.
• Drive experimentation with advanced algorithms and tools to improve platform capabilities.
• Build partnerships with academia, startups, and technology vendors to leverage external expertise.

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values.
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.

• 10+ years professional experience building, delivering and operating a DE business.
• Proven ability to operate leading edge technologies.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects within a large matrix oriented organization.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and the importance of risk management.
• Understanding of business processes in industries such as Water, Power, District Energy and IT.
• P&L responsibility required.
• Customer focused.

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• MBA is preferred.

NEOM is committed to attracting and retaining the highest caliber of employees to support NEOM’s vision, mission and strategy. NEOM sources the best candidates based on fit for the role and searches local and global markets to identify talent.

NEOM is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, disability, age, or any other form of discrimination/other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

As part of our recruitment process, NEOM will undertake reference checks to confirm suitability for the role. All offers of employment are subject to references, evidence of all qualifications and awards, and other background checks being satisfactorily completed. Additionally, all offers are subject to the candidate being able to successfully obtain a work visa to enter and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned. To meet NEOM’s objectives and business needs, the work location is subject to change. Non office-based roles involve outdoor activities. Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors and on construction sites as part of their job responsibilities.

NEOM uses artificial intelligence as part of its recruitment process to assist and enhance efficiency. However, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters, ensuring that NEOM’s employment process remains fair and transparent.

The actions of our team should always support the NEOM Values

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