# Principal Specialist, TechOps Solution — Ma'aden

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/6862-principal-specialist-techops-solution
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 29,400 to 49,000 per month (employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-17
Apply: https://careers.maaden.com/gb/en/job/6862/apply

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## Description

Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain.

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.
Role Summary

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Captures the Statement of Requirements for initiatives, troubleshoot the current and future states and drive the package of works showing value through quarters

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Define the solution plans, inline with the Platform and Solution Architects, assist the business unit delivery with site-based deployments and management.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Solution delivery

−Translate the business challenges, troubleshoot the site-based evidence for specific solutions being identified

−Translate the priority elements of solutioning required to meet the Business Unit objectives for the technology domain(s)

−Resolve technical and integration issues impacting initiative outcomes

−Ensure solutions designs are scalable, integrated, and aligned with enterprise standards

Guide Delivery Teams

−Guide delivery teams including data scientists, engineers, and digital specialists to ensure correct implementation of the solution design

−Provide technical direction, design clarification, and quality oversight throughout delivery

−Ensure implementation meets agreed functional, performance, and quality expectations

Support Domain and TechOps Initiatives

−Work with Domain Integrators and Business Partners to shape initiative scope, success measures, and value hypotheses

−Ensure initiatives remain aligned with agreed KPIs, value outcomes, and priorities

−Surface technical trade-offs, risks, and dependencies early

Core Competencies

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Technical solution architecture and design ownership

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Quality-focused delivery guidance

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Systems thinking and cross-domain integration

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Strong problem structuring and communication

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Ability to operate across multiple initiatives concurrently

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mining or Minerals Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical Electrical or Industrial also applicable), Computer Science and / or Data Science,

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5–10 years’ experience in technical, analytics, or technology delivery roles

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Proven experience owning solution design and guiding delivery teams

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Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

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Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Benefits

1. Career Growth

2. Competitive Salaries

3. Comprehensive Package

4. Inclusive Work Environment

5. Work-Life Balance

6. Employee wellness

## Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mining or Minerals Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical Electrical or Industrial also applicable), Computer Science and / or Data Science; 5–10 years’ experience in technical, analytics, or technology delivery roles; Proven experience owning solution design and guiding delivery teams; Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions; Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

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