Digital Transformation Lead (Architect) - Traffic Safety Management

Job posting location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Position Objective

Lead the planning and execution of digital transformation initiatives that modernize business processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance service delivery across Traffic Safety Management programs.

Drive technology-enabled transformation through process optimization, enterprise integration, automation, governance, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and business objectives.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities:

• Digital Transformation Strategy
• Lead the development and execution of the organization's digital transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Identify opportunities to modernize business processes through digital technologies, automation, and data-driven solutions.
• Develop business cases and transformation initiatives that improve operational performance and customer service.
• Align digital transformation initiatives with organizational objectives, governance frameworks, and business priorities.

Solution Design & Process Transformation:

• Lead business process analysis and redesign initiatives to optimize operational workflows.
• Define future-state business processes and support the implementation of digital platforms and enterprise solutions.
• Oversee solution architecture alignment, system integration requirements, and technology implementation in collaboration with technical teams.
• Drive process automation initiatives using workflow management and enterprise technologies.

Technology & Innovation:

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that support Traffic Safety Management operations.
• Lead the implementation of digital platforms, enterprise applications, workflow automation, analytics, and reporting solutions.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise architecture and information security standards.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement across business functions.

Stakeholder & Program Management:

• Engage with executive leadership, business stakeholders, consultants, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful delivery of transformation initiatives.
• Lead workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and strategic planning meetings.
• Manage project priorities, risks, dependencies, and implementation roadmaps.
• Support organizational change management and user adoption activities.

Governance & Performance Management:

• Establish governance frameworks, digital standards, and performance measures for transformation initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, benefits realization, and operational improvements through KPIs and executive dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, cybersecurity requirements, data governance, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare executive reports, steering committee presentations, and transformation performance updates.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and digital capability development.
• Identify opportunities to optimize technology investments and improve business performance.
• Capture lessons learned and implement best practices across transformation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience in Digital Transformation, Enterprise Technology, Business Transformation, Solution Delivery, or Technology Consulting.
• Proven experience leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives within Traffic Management, Traffic Safety, Transportation, Smart Mobility, Government, Infrastructure, or Smart City environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in business process transformation, enterprise applications, workflow automation, system integration, and digital modernization.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing consultants, vendors, and technology partners.
• Strong experience in governance, stakeholder management, benefits realization, and executive reporting.