Director of Technology - Government Sector

Director of Technology - Government SectorPublicis Sapient |Publicis Sapient | Posted Mar 6Full-timeRiyadh RegionNegotiableUnknownJob DescriptionThe Director of Technology will lead the shaping, consulting, and delivery of our engineering transformation programs across a diverse set of industries, with a primary focus on the Saudi Arabia Government sector. They will partner directly with senior client stakeholders (CIOs, CTOs and Digital Transformation leaders) and Publicis Sapient Technology, Regional and Industry leadership.This is an excellent opportunity for a consultative engineering leader with an executive presence to make a significant impact across Saudi Arabia’s public sector landscape, helping government organisations accelerate large-scale digital transformation, adopt modern cloud-native architectures, and responsibly leverage emerging technologies such as Generative and Agentic AI to deliver citizen-centric services at national scale.Your ImpactSupport major government transformation programmes aligned to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 agendaGuide architecture, technical design, and development, providing best‑practice insights and acting as an authority on the latest engineering methods, AI, and data‑driven processesDrive adoption of AI and Agentic AI capabilities, including AI hyperscalers, Generative AI, and autonomous AI workflows, as well as cloud‑native architectures and modern data platforms to deliver innovative, scalable enterprise solutionsLead and support strategic pursuits, RFP responses and proposal development, providing technical leadership during client presentations and solution workshops and deliver compelling presentations to C‑level stakeholders internally and externallyAct as the senior technical advisor during pursuits, presenting architecture strategies and AI‑led transformation approaches to executive stakeholdersProvide leadership and technical direction for multidisciplinary, international teams, fostering collaboration and reinforcing Publicis Sapient’s core organizational beliefsOwn engineering delivery (estimates & execution), solution choice, quality and consistency (within the industry and aligned to Publicis Sapient global engineering capabilities)Play an active role in developing engineering leaders craft by helping them hone their skills and apply them in the context of client programmes and projectsPartner with Publicis Sapient Industry Leadership to support go to market strategy and appropriate accelerators for IndustriesQualificationsYour Skills and ExperienceTechnology & EngineeringSenior technology leader with experience in large‑scale digital transformation programmesExperience leading global or distributed engineering teams (20+ engineers)Software engineering experience with:Java and distributed systemsOne or more Hyperscaler platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure)Cloud‑native application architectureMicroservices architectureAPI management and integration platformsHeadless digital architecturesEvent‑driven systemsData and analytics platformsCI/CD and DevOps environmentsEnterprise integration technologies (iPaaS, ESB, ETL)AI & Data experience with:Agentic AI on hyperscaler platforms (e.g. Google Vertex AI, Amazon Bedrock, Azure OpenAI)Generative AI and Agentic AI architecturesModern data platforms, machine learning environments, and AI‑enabled applicationsBusiness & ConsultingDirect experience working with Saudi government entities, ministries, or PIF‑backed organisationsKnowledge of the Saudi Government client ecosystem to include familiarity with digital transformation priorities, KSA public sector governance structures, procurement models and large‑scale national transformation initiativesStrong consulting, executive communication and stakeholder management skillsPre‑Sales, client pitching and presentation skillsProven track record of operating with and influencing CIO/CTO‑level stakeholdersFluent English and Arabic speakerSet yourself apart withIndustry thought leadership through conference speaking, technical publications or participation in Hyperscaler ecosystems (Google, Microsoft, AWS) is highly valuedAdditional InformationBenefitsAn inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.Competitive compensation and benefits package.Flexibility to support work‑life balance.Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.Generous paid leave and holidays.Wellness program and employee assistance.Company DescriptionPublicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start‑up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem‑solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people i