Talent Acquisition Manager

TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGERRiyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ·Reporting to: HR DirectorFull-TimeSenior Individual Contributor Min. 7 Years' Experience ·Tech & AI Hiring ABOUT THE COMPANYOur client is a global technology organisation operating at the intersection of innovation and national transformation. Through a strategic partnership with one of the Kingdom's most significant economic institutions, we are embedded in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 agenda , building the digital infrastructure, AI capability, and talent ecosystems that will define the Kingdom's next decade.This is not a conventional technology company. We operate at scale, with global expertise and local mandate, delivering solutions that matter at a national level.THE ROLEWe are looking for a seasoned Talent Acquisition Manager to own and elevate our end-to-end hiring capability in Saudi Arabia. This is a senior, high-impact role for a recruiter who thinks strategically, operates commercially, and understands the technology and AI landscape well enough to identify, attract, and assess talent in a fast-moving market.You will not just fill roles , you will build the function. From agency partnerships and talent pipelines to KPI frameworks and onboarding experiences, you will shape how this organisation acquires and retains the best talent in the region.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTalent Acquisition & Executive Hiring— Lead full-cycle recruitment across technology, product, data, AI, and corporate functions— Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to define role requirements, competency profiles, and candidate benchmarks— Build and maintain active talent pipelines across the tech and AI space, regionally and globally— Our client works with government contracts, the role encompasses contract hiring at scale on behalf of the company's clients.— Drive Saudisation targets in alignment with Vision 2030 workforce objectivesAgency & Vendor Management— Own relationships with retained and contingency search firms, negotiate terms, and manage performance— Evaluate, onboard, and manage external recruitment vendors against agreed SLAs and quality benchmarks— Maintain a preferred supplier list and drive accountability across the agency ecosystemTalent Strategy & KPI Frameworks— Design and implement a Talent Acquisition KPI framework covering time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire, offer acceptance rate, and sourcing channel effectiveness— Produce regular reporting and insights for the HR Director and senior stakeholders— Identify and close capability gaps through data-led workforce planningOnboarding & Candidate Experience— Own the onboarding programme from offer acceptance through to 90-day integration, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience— Act as a brand ambassador — represent the company at industry events, tech communities, and AI forums— Champion an exceptional candidate experience at every stage of the hiring journeyMarket Intelligence & AI Awareness— Stay ahead of developments in the AI, machine learning, and enterprise technology hiring market— Leverage knowledge of tech stacks, AI product categories, and engineering roles to assess candidates credibly— Advise leadership on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availabilityWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORExperience & Background— 7+ years of talent acquisition experience, with a strong track record in technology hiring— Demonstrable experience hiring across software engineering, data science, AI/ML, product, and cloud domains— Prior experience working within or partnering with a technology company — agency background with deep tech client work also considered— Hands-on experience building and managing agency/vendor relationships— Experience designing or implementing TA KPI frameworks and reporting structures— Exposure to onboarding design and candidate journey optimisation— Experience hiring within Saudi Arabia or the broader GCC is strongly preferredKnowledge & Capabilities— Fluent in technology and AI terminology ; you can hold a credible conversation with an ML engineer or a CTO— Awareness of the current AI landscape: generative AI, LLMs, AI infrastructure, and the key players in the global and regional market— Strong commercial instinct ; you understand hiring as a business function, not just a process— Data-literate, with the ability to build dashboards and translate metrics into insight— Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels— Arabic language skills are an advantage; English fluency is essentialHighly Advantageous— Direct experience hiring AI/ML engineers, data scientists, or AI product managers— Prior work in a global technology company operating in the GCC— Familiarity with Vision 2030 talent mandates, Saudisation frameworks, and HRSD requirements— Experience with ATS platforms and sourcing toolsWHAT WE OFFER— A senior role with real scope ; you will build, not just execute— Direct exposure to Vision 2030 programmes and the Kingdom's most consequential technology initiatives— Competitive compensation package benchmarked to the regional market— A collaborative, high-performance environment that values expertise and rewards delivery— The platform to build a TA function from the ground up within a globally-backed organisationThis role is based in Riyadh, KSA. Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer.