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.