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aramco · 3 hours ago

Digital & IT Strategy Consultant - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Aramco is a leading global energy company based in Saudi Arabia, seeking a Digital & IT Strategy Consultant to join their Strategy and Investment Department. The role involves acting as an IT strategic advisor to enhance digital/IT capabilities through targeted investments and innovative partnerships while ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.

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Responsibilities

Develop and refine Saudi Aramco’s Digital & IT strategy, aligning long-term priorities (e.g., operating model transformation, sustainability, operational resilience, innovation) with emerging technologies (e.g., AI, cloud, cybersecurity, quantum) and industry benchmarks

Provide strategic advisory to senior leadership by translating market trends, competitor activities, and technological disruptions into actionable insights to shape priorities and capabilities

Conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis for digital/IT investments (e.g., cloud migration, automation programs), evaluating risks, costs, and revenue impacts to inform decision-making

Design execution frameworks for strategic initiatives, by ensuring alignment between technical delivery teams and business goals, and monitoring progress through KPIs and milestone reviews

Conduct market intelligence and scenario planning, including competitor analysis, technology adoption curves, and regulatory shifts, to identify risks, opportunities, and innovation pathways

Collaborate with technical teams to translate strategic priorities into implementation roadmaps, resolve execution bottlenecks and ensure cross-functional alignment

Benchmark global best practices in digital/IT strategy and execution and adapt frameworks to Saudi Aramco’s operational context and regulatory environment

Lead capability assessments to evaluate gaps in current digital/IT capabilities and recommend targeted improvements (e.g., skill development, technology adoption, process optimization)

Qualification

Digital & IT strategyMarket intelligenceFinancial modelingTechnology roadmap implementationData & AICloud computingERP systemsStrategic planning frameworksExecution governanceSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Digital & Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Communication Engineering or Software Engineering

15+ years of experience in Digital/IT domain and strategic advisory role, market intelligence, and technology roadmap implementation in large, complex organizations (preferably energy, industrial, or global sectors)

Deep technical expertise in at least one of the following Digital and IT domains: Data & AI (e.g. machine learning, data infrastructure), Telecom (e.g. network design, protocols), Computing (e.g. cloud/edge systems, HPC) and ERP (e.g. enterprise systems, integrations)

Proven track record of advising executive leadership on technology-driven strategy, designing execution frameworks for strategic initiatives, and leading market intelligence programs to inform decision-making

Ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, balancing innovation with operational feasibility and financial rigor

Experience in strategic planning frameworks (e.g., SWOT, scenario planning), market intelligence methodologies (e.g., competitor analysis, technology forecasting), and execution governance (e.g., milestone tracking, cross-functional alignment), financial modeling tools (e.g., Excel, SAP, Power BI), and investment governance standards (e.g., ROI analysis, NPV calculations)

Preferred

PhD in Digital & Information Technology, Engineering related fields, or Business Administration

Benefits

An attractive relocation package

Investment in talent development

Workforce development programs

Company

aramco

We’re a leading producer of the energy and chemicals that drive global commerce and enhance the daily lives of people around the globe by continuing delivering an uninterrupted supply of energy to the world.

Founded in 1933

Dhahran, Ash Sharqiyah, SAU

10001+ employees