Principal Specialist, TechOps Solution II

Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain.

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Role Summary

• Captures the Statement of Requirements for initiatives, troubleshoot the current and future states and drive the package of works showing value through quarters
• Define the solution plans, inline with the Platform and Solution Architects, assist the business unit delivery with site-based deployments and management.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Solution delivery −Translate the business challenges, troubleshoot the site-based evidence for specific solutions being identified −Translate the priority elements of solutioning required to meet the Business Unit objectives for the technology domain(s) −Resolve technical and integration issues impacting initiative outcomes −Ensure solutions designs are scalable, integrated, and aligned with enterprise standards Guide Delivery Teams −Guide delivery teams including data scientists, engineers, and digital specialists to ensure correct implementation of the solution design −Provide technical direction, design clarification, and quality oversight throughout delivery −Ensure implementation meets agreed functional, performance, and quality expectations Support Domain and TechOps Initiatives −Work with Domain Integrators and Business Partners to shape initiative scope, success measures, and value hypotheses −Ensure initiatives remain aligned with agreed KPIs, value outcomes, and priorities −Surface technical trade-offs, risks, and dependencies early

Core Competencies

• Technical solution architecture and design ownership
• Quality-focused delivery guidance
• Systems thinking and cross-domain integration
• Strong problem structuring and communication
• Ability to operate across multiple initiatives concurrently

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mining or Minerals Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical Electrical or Industrial also applicable), Computer Science and / or Data Science,
• 5–10 years’ experience in technical, analytics, or technology delivery roles
• Proven experience owning solution design and guiding delivery teams
• Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Benefits

• Career Growth
• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Package
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Work-Life Balance
• Employee wellness