Manager - C1

Date:  Apr 16, 2025
Location:  KPMG Saudi
City:  Riyadh
Function:  Advisory
Level of Experience:  Mid Senior Level

Overview – KPMG Saudi Levant Cluster

KPMG has grown to become one of the largest professional service providers in the Saudi Levant Cluster having three lines of services: audit, tax, and advisory. Currently, KPMG’s Saudi Levant Cluster workforce is over 2,000. With ambitious growth objectives, we are continuously looking for talent various functions and levels.
KPMG operates through an experienced leadership with dedicated regional teams, which enables our network of professional talent, our technologies and our products and solutions to quickly come together to meet clients’ needs. Our company’s vision is to be recognized as a truly transformed firm, trusted by our people, our clients, and our society.
We value the fresh perspective that experienced professionals can bring. Whether you are currently working in industry, the public sector, a smaller firm, or another 'Big Four' organization, you can expect to make a difference from day one

Job Summary:

KPMG is seeking a dynamic Solution Sales Specialist to join our Microsoft Alliance team, with a focused expertise in Azure Data & AI solutions. In this high-impact role, you will collaborate across KPMG’s consulting, technology, and industry practices to bring forward data-driven and AI-powered transformation strategies—leveraging the full capabilities of Microsoft Azure.
You’ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, aligning business priorities with technical roadmaps and KPMG’s deep domain expertise, helping them unlock value from their data estates while future-proofing their organizations through scalable, responsible AI.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Alliance-Driven Co-Selling: Lead the sales motion in collaboration with Microsoft account teams, co-developing go-to-market strategies and driving joint opportunities for Azure Data & AI.                                    

2. Client Engagement: Engage senior business and technical stakeholders to understand their goals, challenges, and transformation priorities across data, analytics, and AI.                                                                     

3. Solution Crafting: Shape and pitch end-to-end data modernization and AI solutions in partnership with KPMG’s technology architects, delivery teams, and industry leads.                                                                    

4. Thought Leadership: Represent KPMG’s capabilities at various events, executive briefings, and customer innovation sessions.                                 

5. Pipeline Management: Own and advance a qualified pipeline of Azure Data & AI opportunities within key industry verticals.                                   

6. Internal Enablement: Collaborate across KPMG service lines to evangelize the Microsoft alliance and educate teams on Azure innovation and monetization pathways.                                                                           

7. Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Microsoft Data and AI technologies and industry trends

Qualifications:


1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in Data & AI are a plus
2. Proven success in building C-level relationships and delivering value-based solutions.
3. Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure data services, including Azure Synapse, Data Lake, Azure ML, Microsoft Fabric, and Cognitive Services.
4. Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills across business and technical audiences.
5. Relevant certifications is a plus: such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate, or similar.
6. Experience in co-selling or partnering with hyperscalers (preferably Microsoft) is a plus.

7. 5+ years of experience in enterprise technology sales or solutioning, with a focus on Microsoft Data & AI technologies.

Skills:

1. Solution Design – Experience co-developing technical solutions with cross-functional teams.
2. Industry Awareness – Understanding of vertical-specific challenges (e.g., finance, public sector).
3. Cloud Economics – Ability to articulate ROI, TCO, and business value of Azure solutions.


 What we Offer:
KPMG supports equal opportunities for all prospected candidates. We commit to provide personal and professional development for all our employees. We operate in a friendly supportive environment. We respect each other and draw strength from our differences. We prioritize the employee well-being by adapting Pioneer ways for work live balance.