Chief Operating Officer – Smart Cities & Spatial AI

About the Opportunity | An exceptional executive opportunity to lead a high-growth, stealth-mode Joint Venture between global technology leaders and top-tier Saudi national entities.The company is establishing the Benchmark for Smart Cities, Spatial Computing, 3D Digital Twin Platforms, and Sovereign AI. We are seeking a high-caliber executive to drive the operational scaling, productization, and commercial expansion of next-generation urban technology solutions Key Responsibilities | Executive Leadership & Scaling: Lead the end-to-end operational execution, business strategy, and commercial growth of a multi-million-dollar Smart City and Spatial AI platform.Smart City & Spatial Tech Deployment: Spearhead the commercial deployment of 3D Digital Twins, Geospatial AI, Map-First Super Apps, and Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure for mega-projects, municipalities, and master developers.Commercialization & Productization: Transform cutting-edge AI and spatial data capabilities into high-yield, scalable commercial products (SaaS, Urban Services, B2B/B2G platforms).Strategic Ecosystem & PPP Alliances: Serve as the key executive engaging with government stakeholders, master developers, and municipalities to position the company’s technology as the national standard for smart urban environments.Organization & Governance: Build and mentor a world-class team of engineers, product leaders, and commercial experts while ensuring data sovereignty and top-tier corporate governance.Ideal Candidate Profile |Proven Executive Leadership: 12–15+ years of senior leadership experience (COO, MD, VP, or C-Level) within Smart Cities, PropTech, Geospatial/GIS Platforms, Big Tech, or Telecom Digital Arms.Smart City Domain Expertise: Hands-on experience in urban technology, master community solutions, 3D mapping/GIS, or AI-driven municipal platforms.Public-Private Partnership (PPP) & Commercial Acumen: Strong track record in P&L management, driving B2G/B2B deals, and navigating the Saudi public and real estate sector ecosystem.Growth Mindset: Strong entrepreneurial vision with the ability to bridge complex deep-tech capabilities with commercial market demands.