Manager, Data & AI Portfolio & Project Management

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. What You Will Deliver Lead Portfolio Strategy and Governance - Establish and operate the Data & AI portfolio-management framework. - Define governance cadence, decision rights and stage gates. - Maintain an enterprise view of demand, priorities, investments and capacity. - Provide decision-ready recommendations on sequencing and corrective actions. Direct Program and Project Delivery - Oversee Data & AI programs and initiatives from intake through closure. - Set standards for planning, reporting, risk management and change control. - Intervene on critical delivery exceptions and coordinate resolution. Manage Performance and Value - Define portfolio KPIs and oversee dashboards, forecasts and executive reporting. - Track commitments, benefits, adoption and realized value. - Lead portfolio reviews and ensure decisions and actions are implemented. - Identify material risks, dependencies and resource constraints. Enable Business Operations - Coordinate budget, resource planning and procurement support for the portfolio. - Oversee vendor-delivery coordination and performance visibility. Build Capability and Partnerships - Develop portfolio and delivery-management capability. - Build effective partnerships across business and Technology & Innovation. - Promote consistent standards, continuous improvement and accountable delivery. What Success Looks Like - Portfolio priorities aligned with strategy, value, risk and capacity. - Timely and reliable visibility of delivery performance. - Consistent governance and delivery standards across initiatives. - Active management of risks, dependencies and resource constraints. - Demonstrable business outcomes, adoption and value realization. - A trusted portfolio and project management partnership across the enterprise. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, business, or related discipline. Experience - 10+ years of portfolio, program or project management experience, including leadership responsibility. - Experience governing Data & AI portfolios, teams, budgets and vendors. Skills That Matter - Portfolio strategy and prioritization - Program and project governance - PMO leadership - Financial planning - Resource planning - Benefits and value realization - Executive decision support - Enterprise risk management - Dependency management - Vendor management - Stakeholder influence and negotiation - People leadership and capability building Benefits 1. Career Growth 2. Competitive Salaries 3. Comprehensive Package 4. Inclusive Work Environment 5. Work-Life Balance 6. Employee wellness