SME Contractor
We Are Seeking SME Contractors!
Maven
Insights is a boutique management consulting firm headquartered in Dubai, the
United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We have a diverse team of
innovative and dynamic experts and consultants. Our team works with a network
of reputable clients and partners in the EMEA region including large
organizations operating in telecom, technology, government, banking, insurance,
real estate development, retail, services, chemicals, e-commerce and
transportation sectors.
Job Summary:
We
are seeking skilled consulting professionals to join our contractor talent pool
for client-facing engagements in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. These opportunities are
ideal for candidates with a strong consulting foundation and hands-on
experience in digital transformation, product management, and public sector
initiatives across GCC.
This role is offered
on a 6 to 12-month contract basis, with potential renewal subject to
performance and business needs. The role is fully on-site at the client
location in Riyadh, and relocation to Riyadh is mandatory for candidates not
currently based there.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and support strategic consulting engagements for public sector and government-related entities.
- Serve as a focal point between senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and client leadership.
- Conduct current-state assessments, gap analyses, benchmarking, and market research to inform recommendations.
- Develop business cases, implementation plans, and governance frameworks for strategic initiatives.
- Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and milestones while ensuring timely delivery of outputs.
- Manage and supervise the preparation of impact analyses and develop mitigation plans
- Develop business requirements documents and maintain technical documentation
- Manage the department’s vendors relationships and supervise the delivery of different types of deliverables in written and visual formats
- Conduct benchmarking exercises and market studies/analysis
- Prepare executive-level presentations, steering committee materials, and progress reports.
- Support policy, process, and performance improvement initiatives across client departments.
- Coordinate with technology, operations, and business teams to translate strategic priorities into executable plans.
- Provide ad-hoc advisory support to leadership teams as required.
- Drive work streams related to digital strategy, transformation roadmaps, and operating models.
- Support the design, launch, and optimization of digital products, platforms, and services.
- Apply product management methodologies to define product vision, roadmap, prioritization, KPIs, and user journeys.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer
Science, or a related field.
- Total of 8+ years of experience, including at least 4
years in the management consulting industry.
- Prior experience in top-tier consulting firms, boutique
consultancies, or transformation offices is highly preferred.
- Experience working with or advising the public sector, government, semi-government, or regulatory entities within the GCC.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and navigate
complex environments.
- Strong analytical thinking, structured problem solving,
and communication skills.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-expectation
client environments.
- Arabic language skills are a strong advantage.
- Certifications in
Agile, Product Management, PMP, Scrum, or similar are advantageous.
What’s in it For You:
Upon joining our team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Expand your horizons by supporting leading enterprises in solving challenging business issues.
- Gain experience in breakthrough business thinking and methodologies employed by an experienced, motivated, and passionate team.
- Work with a culturally diverse team that encourages and values fresh perspectives.
- Accelerate your professional growth with international exposure to enhance your skills
- Be part of a culture that fosters a flexible work environment that supports personal needs while driving professional growth.