We are seeking an exceptionally accomplished Technical Director - Engineering with 20+ years of progressive experience to lead our engineering organization in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In this strategic role, you will shape the technical vision, drive engineering excellence, and cultivate a world-class organization that delivers transformational solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage deep technical mastery combined with proven executive leadership to guide cross-functional teams, influence organizational strategy, and establish new standards of engineering excellence.
- Define and execute a compelling technical strategy and multi-year engineering roadmap that positions the organization for sustainable competitive advantage
- Build, mentor, and inspire high-performing engineering teams, establishing a culture of technical excellence, continuous innovation, and professional growth
- Ensure exceptional project delivery through rigorous quality governance, disciplined execution, and strategic resource optimization
- Synthesize complex technical challenges into strategic opportunities, leveraging data-driven insights to make decisive, high-impact decisions
- Direct engineering operations with sophisticated resource planning, capacity optimization, and performance management aligned to organizational objectives
- Establish and enforce technical standards, engineering best practices, and compliance frameworks that elevate organizational capabilities
- Partner strategically with product, operations, and business leadership to ensure technical solutions drive measurable business value and competitive differentiation
- Champion transformational process improvements and advanced methodologies that amplify team productivity and accelerate project delivery
- Develop emerging talent through strategic mentorship and career progression planning, building a pipeline of future technical leaders
- Maintain thought leadership on industry trends, disruptive technologies, and competitive dynamics to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of engineering innovation
- Represent engineering at the executive level, contributing strategic perspective to organizational planning and key business decisions