Executive Profile

MajedAlharthi

Executive Director  ·  Digital Transformation  ·  Enterprise Technology

Senior IT executive with 15+ years leading large-scale digital transformation across government, banking, energy, and diversified enterprises. MBA and Master of Software Engineering.

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By the numbers

25K
ERP users scaled from 500
150M+
SAR portfolio managed
100+
IT professionals led
5
Technology divisions built
15+
Years of leadership
99.99%
Uptime on critical systems

Credentials

  • MBA, Master of Business AdministrationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · 2025
  • Master of Software EngineeringPrince Sultan University · 2017
  • Executive EducationMIT Sloan School of Management · 2022
  • PMP · PMI-ACP · PRINCE2Project Management Institute · AXELOS
  • Lean Six Sigma Black BeltAnexas Europe Certification

Profile

At the intersection of strategy and technology

Over 15 years of progressive leadership across digital transformation, enterprise technology, and IT governance. Delivered large-scale strategic programs for tier-1 national organizations, consistently operating at both the boardroom and the architecture levels — from 3-year roadmaps to hands-on delivery.

Proven track record building technology organizations: five divisions established across governance, ITSM, software development, PMO, and data management, each with its own leadership, processes, and operating model. Academic credentials in both business administration and software engineering reflect a deliberate commitment to aligning technology leadership with long-term organizational strategy.

Currently expanding into agentic AI, cloud computing, and intelligent automation, with active venture experience building enterprise software products. Driven by the ambition to lead transformations that genuinely change how organizations operate at scale.

What I do

Core expertise

01
Digital Transformation Leadership
End-to-end strategy and execution of institution-wide transformation programs — from 3-year roadmaps to hands-on delivery governance.
02
IT Governance & GRC
COBIT 2019 implementation, ISO 20000 certification, ITSM design, and DGA Qiyas maturity assessments. Governance that works in practice.
03
AI & Emerging Technologies
Agentic AI integration, intelligent workflow automation, and cloud-native architecture. Active experience building enterprise software products.
04
Data Governance & Management
Established Data Management Offices aligned with NDMO frameworks — classification, quality standards, stewardship, and strategic data programs.
05
Organization Building
Built five technology divisions and led teams of 100+ professionals — from recruitment and structure to process design and performance management.
06
Strategic Planning & Execution
Portfolio and budget management exceeding SAR 150M. Executive committee participation across technology investment, vendor selection, and roadmap approval.

Experience

Career timeline

Aug 2021 — Present
Digital Transformation Director
Saudi Business Machines
Embedded as senior technology leader within a tier-1 national organization. Directed institution-wide transformation, established five technology divisions, built a 100+ IT professional organization, and delivered a 3-year IT governance strategy aligned with national digital frameworks.
Aug 2019 — Aug 2021
E-Services & Application Development Director
Saudi Business Machines
Established the software development department, led full agile transformation, and directed 35+ engineers delivering enterprise applications and digital services.
Apr 2017 — Aug 2019
Project Manager & ERP Director
Saudi Business Machines
Scaled ERP adoption from 500 to 25,000 active users. Achieved ISO 20000 certification, implemented COBIT 2019, and established the ITSM and PMO functions.
Apr 2015 — Apr 2017
Database Principal
Alkhorayef Group
Led enterprise data center migration with zero business disruption. Managed multi-site Oracle infrastructure across a large industrial enterprise.
Jul 2012 — Apr 2015
Database Team Leader
National Security Council
Direct government appointment. Maintained 99.99% uptime across mission-critical environments and advised senior leadership on infrastructure strategy.
Feb 2011 — Jul 2012
Oracle Database Administrator
Arab National Bank
Administered PCI DSS-compliant core banking databases across 25+ production environments.

Contact

Let's connect

Open to executive conversations around digital transformation and technology leadership — across both private enterprises and government organizations where the ambition is real change.

Also actively interested in technology ventures as a builder, advisor, or investor — particularly in early-stage enterprise software and AI-driven products.

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