Senior Manager – Business Development

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!

ROLE PURPOSE

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.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

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

Leadership and Strategy

• 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.

Platform Design and Development

• 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.

Team Management

• 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.

Project Management

• 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.

Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.

Compliance and Governance

• 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.

Partnerships in Innovation and R&D

• 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.

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• 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

Qualifications

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