AI & Digital Products Director

Bander B. Alhajhoj

Business & product leader driving digital transformation, AI strategy, and national programs aligned to Vision 2030. Expert in turning fragmented initiatives into cohesive strategies with measurable outcomes.

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11+
Years Experience
5+
Major Programs
Vision
2030 Aligned
Bander B. Alhajhoj
About Me

Transforming Vision into Digital Reality

With over a decade of leadership in digital transformation, I specialize in orchestrating complex national digital programs that align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. My expertise spans sector-level strategy, AI-driven product development, and building high-performing teams that deliver measurable results.

From consolidating fragmented initiatives into cohesive ecosystems like FutureX, to implementing performance management frameworks with KPIs and OKRs, I bring a unique blend of strategic vision and execution excellence. My approach combines Prosci-based change management with data-driven decision making to ensure sustainable adoption and operational excellence.

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Strategic Vision

Multi-year roadmaps aligned with national objectives

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Data-Driven

KPI/OKR frameworks with executive dashboards

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Partnership Leader

Executive coalitions & strategic MoUs

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Execution Focus

Portfolio prioritization & corrective actions

Career Journey

Professional Experience

July 2024 – Present

Head of Business and Digital Delivery

National eLearning Center (NeLC)

Leading digital delivery initiatives for national eLearning programs, driving AI integration and strategic planning for educational technology advancement across Saudi Arabia.

Jun 2019 – Jun 2024 (5 years)

Senior Manager, Business Consultation

Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE)

Orchestrated FutureX ecosystem blueprint and multi-year roadmaps. Owned P&L for Postal & DMS products, implemented pricing strategies, and led executive stakeholder coalitions across 5+ enterprise clients.

May 2022 – Dec 2022 (7 months)

Acting Products Head

Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE)

Led cross-functional product teams spanning Business, UX, Product, QA, and Delivery. Instituted operating rituals including quarterly planning and health reviews for predictable delivery.

Aug 2018 – May 2019

Lead Business Analyst

Technology Control Company (TCC)

Produced feasibility studies and business cases informing investment decisions. Authored policies and SOPs aligned to DGA benchmarks and international best practices.

Nov 2014 – Jul 2018 (3 years 9 months)

Senior Business Analyst

King Faisal University (KFU)

Drove process and service design initiatives, establishing foundation for digital transformation in higher education sector.

Portfolio

Featured Projects

A showcase of strategic initiatives and digital transformation programs I've led.

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Strategy Digital Platform

FutureX Ecosystem Blueprint

Consolidated fragmented projects into one cohesive strategy, aligning skills platforms and partners to national objectives.

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Performance Analytics

Enterprise KPI Dashboard

Built comprehensive KPI/OKR dashboards with periodic executive reviews, driving on-plan delivery through issue flags.

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AI eLearning

National eLearning AI Initiative

Leading AI integration for educational technology advancement, transforming learning experiences across Saudi Arabia.

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What I Offer

Professional Services

Strategic consulting and advisory services for organizations driving digital transformation.

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Digital Strategy Consulting

Develop comprehensive digital transformation roadmaps aligned with your business objectives.

  • Multi-year strategic roadmaps
  • Vision 2030 alignment
  • Portfolio prioritization
  • Feasibility studies
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Product Leadership

Build and scale digital products with proven frameworks for market success.

  • Product strategy & vision
  • Go-to-market planning
  • P&L management
  • Pricing & monetization
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Change Management

Drive adoption and minimize disruption with Prosci-based change methodologies.

  • Prosci methodology
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Communication planning
  • Adoption tracking
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Performance Excellence

Implement KPI frameworks and dashboards for data-driven decision making.

  • KPI/OKR frameworks
  • Executive dashboards
  • Performance reviews
  • Corrective action plans
Insights

Latest Articles

Thoughts on digital transformation, AI strategy, and leadership in the modern era.

🤖 AI Strategy
📅 Jan 15, 2025 ⏱️ 5 min read

The Future of AI in Government Digital Services

Exploring how AI is reshaping public sector digital transformation and what it means for Vision 2030...

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📊 Leadership
📅 Jan 8, 2025 ⏱️ 7 min read

Building High-Performance Digital Teams

Key strategies for assembling and leading cross-functional teams that deliver exceptional results...

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🔄 Digital Transformation
📅 Dec 28, 2024 ⏱️ 6 min read

Prosci Change Management in Practice

Real-world lessons from implementing change management frameworks in large-scale digital programs...

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Impact

Key Achievements

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FutureX Ecosystem Blueprint

Consolidated fragmented projects into one cohesive strategy, aligning skills, platforms, and partners to national objectives.

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Performance Management System

Built KPI/OKR dashboards with periodic executive reviews, driving on-plan delivery through issue flags.

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Partner GTM Expansion

Co-created partner go-to-market strategies expanding adoption across 5+ enterprise clients.

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P&L Ownership Success

Implemented pricing/tariffs, budgeting/forecasting, and utilization controls for Postal & DMS products.

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Policy & Governance Framework

Authored policies and SOPs aligned to DGA benchmarks and international best practices.

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Organizational Development

Built and coached Business, QA, and Product teams; instituted quarterly planning and health reviews.

Expertise

Core Competencies

Strategy & Planning

Strategic Planning Multi-Year Roadmaps Vision 2030 Alignment Portfolio Prioritization

Performance & Governance

KPI/OKR Management Executive Reporting Policy & Governance Process Design

Financial Acumen

P&L Ownership Pricing Methodologies Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Analysis

Partnerships & Business

Stakeholder Engagement RFPs & MoUs SOW & Negotiation Partner GTM Strategy

Leadership & Change

Team Leadership Coaching & Mentoring Change Management (Prosci) Cross-Unit Delivery

Domain Expertise

Digital Products AI Strategy Government Programs Semi-Gov Sector
Education

Academic Background

Executive Education

Product Management

UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business

Jul – Sep 2022

Master's Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

King Faisal University

2016 – 2018 • 2nd Honor Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Computer Software Engineering

King Saud University

2010 – 2014

Certifications

Professional Credentials

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Certified Business Architect

BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
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Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner

Prosci
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Data Science & Predictive Analytics

General Assembly
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Product Management

UC Berkeley Executive Education
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Finance for Non-Finance Managers

MBSC Executive Education
Get in Touch

Let's Connect

Open to discussing strategic initiatives, digital transformation, and leadership opportunities.

Rhbander@gmail.com +966 54 493 5935 LinkedIn Riyadh, Saudi Arabia