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Chief Operating Officer – Smart & Spatial AI
Job in
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-09-24
Listing for:
Confidential Government
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-24
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
AI Business & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
An exceptional executive opportunity to lead a high-growth, stealth-mode Joint Venture between global technology leaders and top-tier Saudi national entities.
The company is establishing the Benchmark for Smart Cities, Spatial Computing, 3D Digital Twin Platforms, and Sovereign AI
. We are seeking a high-caliber executive to drive the operational scaling, productization, and commercial expansion of next-generation urban technology solutions
- Executive Leadership & Scaling: Lead the end-to-end operational execution, business strategy, and commercial growth of a multi-million-dollar Smart City and Spatial AI platform.
- Smart City & Spatial Tech Deployment: Spearhead the commercial deployment of 3D Digital Twins, Geospatial AI, Map-First Super Apps, and Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure for mega-projects, municipalities, and master developers.
- Commercialization & Productization: Transform cutting-edge AI and spatial data capabilities into high-yield, scalable commercial products (SaaS, Urban Services, B2B/B2G platforms).
- Strategic Ecosystem & PPP Alliances: Serve as the key executive engaging with government stakeholders, master developers, and municipalities to position the company’s technology as the national standard for smart urban environments.
- Organization & Governance: Build and mentor a world-class team of engineers, product leaders, and commercial experts while ensuring data sovereignty and top-tier corporate governance.
- Proven Executive Leadership: 12–15+ years of senior leadership experience (COO, MD, VP, or C-Level) within Smart Cities, Prop Tech, Geospatial/GIS Platforms, Big Tech, or Telecom Digital Arms
. - Smart City Domain Expertise: Hands-on experience in urban technology, master community solutions, 3D mapping/GIS, or AI-driven municipal platforms.
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP) & Commercial Acumen: Strong track record in P&L management, driving B2G/B2B deals, and navigating the Saudi public and real estate sector ecosystem.
- Growth Mindset: Strong entrepreneurial vision with the ability to bridge complex deep-tech capabilities with commercial market demands.
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