Director Presales - Software & AI - KSA
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Sales Director / Technical Director to lead technical engagement with customers, partners, and business stakeholders. This role requires a strong technical foundation combined with customer-facing experience, ideally someone who has progressed from a software development or engineering background into pre-sales, solutions consulting, or technical sales.
This role will focus on understanding customer challenges, leading technical demonstrations, developing proof-of-concepts (POCs), and supporting enterprise customers in adopting innovative technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical demonstrations, workshops, and proof-of-concepts (POCs) for customers.
- Engage with business stakeholders including CEOs, COOs, business owners, and operational leaders to understand challenges and present solutions.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and value propositions.
- Support customer implementations through technical guidance and onsite engagement.
- Work closely with partners and internal teams to deliver successful customer outcomes.
Candidate Profile
- 15+ years of experience with a strong technical foundation.
- Background in software development, engineering, solutions consulting, or technical architecture.
- Previous experience moving from a technical role into pre-sales, sales engineering, or solutions consulting.
- Strong understanding of software development concepts and the software development lifecycle.
- Comfortable discussing coding concepts and technologies (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java, Microsoft technologies), though hands-on development is not required.
- Experience with automation, RPA, or digital transformation solutions is highly desirable (UiPath, Pegasystems, Automation Anywhere, or similar).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and senior business stakeholders.
Preferred Background
Candidates from enterprise software, telecom, Big 4 consulting, healthcare, automation, or digital transformation environments are encouraged to apply.
Locations: Saudi Arabia and UAE
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Information Technology
Focus: IT Director
Industry: IT
Salary: AED48969.78 - AED58763.73 per annum + Bonuses
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Director
Location: Riyadh
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: L9G5P4-E9159D96
Date posted: 10 July 2026
Consultant: Samee Amin
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