Director - Digital Services & Partnerships

About the role

Lead the development, launch and management of digital product propositions and strategic partnerships for Ooredoo Group. The role is responsible for a portfolio contributing over 5% of group revenue and 15% of free cash flow, with a mandate to drive double‑digit growth.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the group‑wide strategy for building B2C, B2B2C and B2B digital services and partnerships.
• Create and maintain road‑maps for digital products such as gaming, video, music, AI, cloud, IoT and API monetisation.
• Review the existing portfolio across OpCos, identify gaps and source new partners to launch services.
• Analyse contracts for cross‑OpCo synergies, lead negotiations and secure better commercial terms.
• Monitor telco peer activities and emerging trends to inform the partnership strategy.
• Guide OpCos in partner selection, RFP processes and implementation planning.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in digital services, partnerships or product development within the telecom or technology sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering revenue and cash‑flow growth.
• Excellent strategic thinking and ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple operating companies.

Required skills

• API integration and monetisation
• Cloud services
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Hosting and data centre services
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) product knowledge