872 Business Strategy jobs in Saudi Arabia

Company Description

مفيد | MUFEED listed Company was established in 2009 in the field of event management, media production, as well as visual and audio media services, wood fabrication and digital marketing. We offer services through our specialized companies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to meet client needs. Our dedication to quality has garnered the trust of many clients. مفيد | MUFEED -

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Business Strategy Specialist located in Riyadh. The Business Strategy Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing business plans, conducting in-depth market research, and providing consulting services. This role also involves analyzing data to provide actionable insights and effective communication with stakeholders to drive business success.

Qualifications

• Strong Business Planning and Analytical Skills
• Proficient in Market Research and Consulting
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• Experience in the event production and media industry is a plus

ملخص الوظيفة

مسؤول عن دراسة وتحليل متطلبات المشروع وتحديد الفجوات والفرص في العمليات الحالية وتقديم توصيات مبينة على البيانات لدعم اتخاذ القرار وتحقيق أهداف المشروع

المهام الوظيفية

• قيادة مبادرات التحول وتحليل الاحتياجات
• فهم أهداف المشروع وتحديد نطاق العمل بدقة
• جمع وتحليل متطلبات الأعمال من أصحاب المصلحة المعنين
• المساهمة في تصميم الحلول المقترحة بالتعاون مع الفرق المعنية
• دعم عملية اختيار الحلول من خلال مراجعة السينورهات
• توثيق النتائح والمخرجات

المهارات

• مهارات عالية في التواصل مع أصحاب المصلحة
• قدرة ممتازة على التحليل وحل المشكلات
• إجادة توثيق وتحليل المتطلبات بشكل احترافي
• إجادة استخدام أدوات تحليل الأعمال مثل : babok m togaf

Job Purpose

To support senior management in executing and enhancing the company's strategy by translating strategic objectives into actionable and measurable plans, analyzing internal and external performance, identifying growth and expansion opportunities, and proposing business development initiatives and strategic partnerships that drive the achievement of company goals and strengthen its market position.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy Execution & Development

• Translate strategic objectives into initiatives and operational projects, and coordinate execution with relevant departments.
• Develop detailed implementation plans (Action Plans) including timelines, responsibilities, and required resources.
• Monitor and analyze performance indicators (KPIs), identify deviations, and provide corrective recommendations.
• Conduct SWOT analyses
  and review organizational structures and processes to identify improvement opportunities, enhance efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Contribute to the regular review and update of the company's strategic plan based on internal and external changes.

2. Business Development & Growth

• Analyze markets and competitors to identify business growth and expansion opportunities.
• Develop new initiatives and strategic partnerships that strengthen the company's market presence.
• Prepare and evaluate feasibility studies for new or expansion projects.
• Contribute to preparing business proposals, tenders, and partnership documents, and ensure targeted outcomes are achieved.

3. Performance Management & Reporting

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with strategic objectives.
• Design and maintain
  digital dashboards
  using Excel or Power BI to track and visualize performance.
• Prepare analytical reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting performance, risks, and opportunities.

4. Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate with operational and administrative departments to ensure alignment and integration of strategic initiatives.
• Promote a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Represent management in meetings and initiatives related to strategy or business development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in
  Business Administration, Strategic Management, Marketing, Organizational Development, Project Management
  ,
• or any related administrative or economic field (or equivalent).

Experience:

• 3 to 6 years
  of experience in
  strategy, business development, performance management, or organizational analysis.

Preferred Certifications:

• Balanced Scorecard Professional (BSP)
  or equivalent.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
  or equivalent.
• Strategic Planning and Analysis
  certification.

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of
  KPI design and monitoring
  .
• Proficiency in
  Excel and PowerPoint
  (Power BI preferred).
• Familiarity with
  Balanced Scorecard
  and
  OKR methodologies
  .
• Ability to create professional
  reports and performance dashboards
  .
• Excellent command of
  Arabic and English
  (spoken and written).

Job description:

الأدوار والمسؤوليات التخصصية:
- تحليل وتوثيق متطلبات بيانات الأعمال بالتعاون مع ملاك الأعمال وأصحاب المصلحة، لضمان شموليتها ومواءمتها مع احتياجات . المنتجات والمنصات الحالية والمستقبلية . - تقييم أثر المتطلبات الجديدة على التقارير ولوحات البيانات الحالية، وتقديم تحليلات وتوصيات دقيقة للفرق الفنية المعنية لضمان . التوافق التشغيلي والتحليلي . - تشخيص الفجوات في متطلبات بيانات الأعمال من خلال دراسة المتطلبات وتقييم مدى اكتمالها قبل إعداد وثيقة الاعتماد . . مراجعة توافق متطلبات البيانات مع سياسات ومعايير حوكمة البيانات، والتأكد من مواءمتها مع الإرشادات التنظيمية قبل المضي . في اعتمادها. - تحليل التداخل بين متطلبات البيانات والأنظمة المصدرية، وتقديم مقترحات فنية لتحسين التكامل وتدفق البيانات بالتنسيق مع . الفرق التقنية . - المشاركة في إعداد وتنفيذ اختبارات القبول الخاصة بخدمات ومنتجات البيانات وذكاء الأعمال، وتطوير سيناريوهات تحقق فعالة . تدعم جودة المخرجات النهائية. - دعم التواصل الفني مع أصحاب المصلحة عبر تقديم تفسيرات واضحة لاستفساراتهم المرتبطة بالخدمات والمنتجات وتحليل . متطلباتهم من منظور بيانات الأعمال. - دراسة وتقييم الطلبات الجديدة لمتطلبات البيانات ومراجعتها وفق الأطر المعتمدة لحوكمة البيانات، والمشاركة في مراجعتها داخل . لجان الطلبات المتخصصة. - المشاركة الفاعلة في ورش العمل والمبادرات الجديدة لتحليل المتطلبات من مؤشرات ولوحات بيانات وضمان جاهزيتها للتنفيذ . الفني . - تحليل أسباب المشكلات التشغيلية المتعلقة بالبيانات في بيئة الإنتاج، وربطها بالمصادر وتحليل أثرها واقتراح الحلول المناسبة . بالتعاون مع فرق التشغيل والجودة. - إجراء مراجعات دورية مع أصحاب المصلحة الخارجيين لفهم مستهدفاتهم من البيانات وضمان توافق مخرجات المنصات مع . توقعاتهم التشغيلية والتحليلية .
المؤهلات والخبرات للوظيفة
- درجة البكالوريوس أو الماجستير في علوم الحاسب، ادارة البيانات أو ما يعادلها. - خبرة عملية لا تقل عن 4 سنوات - الشهادات المهنية مثل: CAP، CDMP - اجادة اللغة الانجليزية

Purpose of Job
Jobholders at this level may be regarded as a source of expertise and are responsible for developing frameworks, policies and operational plans. They also analyze complex issues, understand business needs, bring together multiple concepts and translate them into tangible actions and support to enhance performance of the function.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with departments and end users, build mutual relationships, and facilitate the cooperation and the flow of information
• Interact with business users on regular basis, capture and analyze requirements for new business solutions or enhancements received across the business to assess priorities, and coordinate demand planning activities
• Consolidate all interpreted analysis and results, provide input to IT Planning and Support and IT Enterprise Architecture, and accordingly highlight requirements that are deemed strategic and major in nature
• Gather Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), conduct deep review and analysis, align with functional needs to ensure proper understanding and documentation, and circulate the BRDs for reviews by end users and key stakeholders in order to facilitate approval and sign-off
• Receive and analyse IT systems change requests, provide recommendations for Senior team on the implementation of accepted requests and translate business requirements into technical specifications; or formulate appropriate responses on rejected requests
• Assess IT projects (e.g. Business Value, Risk) in collaboration with IT Planning and Management, recommend initiatives to optimize and rationalize the IT spending and the utilization of IT resources, and accordingly develop the definition and prioritization of the projects' portfolio
• Interviewing business users to understand the As-Is detailed workflows of ZATCA activities, understand their business needs, interpret and analyze all data, and accordingly suggest improvements or process modifications
• Collect business requirements of ZATCA new services and change requests, assess the requests, and provide needed inputs to relevant functions to develop the new / updated business processes
• Observe the introduction of new technologies and solutions at ZATCA, evaluate the performance business processes to ensure alignment with IT systems and business requirements, and recommend needed adjustments and improvements to the developed business processes
• Support in the documentation of new services, solutions, and technologies, contribute in the preparation of user manuals and training material and contribute in conducting training to ZATCA's employees to improve their knowledge
• Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner
• Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases are closed
• Perform other duties as requested
• Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how
• Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff
• Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes

Job Details
Communication and Contacs
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent is required
• Master's degree in Information Technology Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent is preferred

Experience
An minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Competencies
Collaboration and Communication - Developing

Solutions Requirements Planning and Articulation - Advanced

Professionalism - Proficient

Project Management - Proficient

IT Compliance - Proficient

IT Change Management - Proficient

Results Oriented - Proficient

Business Solutions Testing and Quality Control - Advanced

Customer Focus - Proficient

Enablement of Change and Innovation - Developing

Foreground
is partnering with a leading, diversified holding group headquartered in Saudi Arabia, operating across multiple sectors with a strong focus on Hajj, Umrah, and hospitality services in Makkah and Madinah. Our client is renowned for driving strategic growth and transformation across its portfolio of subsidiaries, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the regions service landscape.

About The Role
The Director of Business Development & Strategy will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Group CEO. This role is responsible for defining, executing, and monitoring the overall strategic direction of the group and its subsidiaries. The successful candidate will combine a sharp strategic mindset with hands-on business development expertise, leading corporate transformation initiatives to ensure sustainable growth and operational alignment with the group vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the groups corporate strategy, in alignment with CEO and board directives.
• Translate the CEOs vision into actionable strategies and operational roadmaps for the holding group and subsidiaries.
• Oversee Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and KPI frameworks to track strategy execution and performance across the group.
• Identify strategic priorities, emerging market trends, and business risks, providing actionable insights and recommendations to the CEO.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute new business opportunities, partnerships, and investments to diversify revenue streams and enhance the groups portfolio.
• Lead market research, feasibility studies, and competitor analysis to support expansion initiatives across Saudi Arabia and the region.
• Drive negotiations for strategic partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to strengthen the groups market position.
• Collaborate closely with subsidiary CEOs and leadership teams to align strategies and operational goals with the groups overarching objectives.
• Ensure subsidiaries have clear business plans, measurable KPIs, and strong governance frameworks.
• Act as the bridge between the CEO, executive leadership, and subsidiary boards, ensuring strategic alignment and transparent communication.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives across subsidiaries to improve efficiency and customer experience.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring the group remains competitive and future ready.
• Develop strategic dashboards and automated reporting systems to provide real-time performance tracking for the CEO and board.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, or Strategy.
• Masters degree (MBA or related field) highly preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years experience in strategy, business development, or corporate planning, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in managing multi-subsidiary portfolios and driving large-scale strategic initiatives.
• Strong background in market expansion, partnerships, and investment analysis.
• Prior experience in a holding company or diversified conglomerate within Saudi Arabia or the GCC is an advantage.
• Experience in Hajj/Umrah and hospitality sectors is a strong plus.
• Advanced proficiency in strategic thinking, business acumen, decision-making, and change management.
• Expert-level capabilities in stakeholder management, M&A, financial modeling, BSC & KPI management, and market intelligence.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Cultural agility and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

Our partner is seeking a highly experienced Retail Strategy & Business Planning Expert to play a pivotal role in driving transformation and growth within the retail banking sector for a 12-month contract with a possible extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for retail product lines, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Enhance and review credit risk policies for retail asset products to explore new market segments and opportunities.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify growth and innovation areas.
• Deliver weekly and monthly performance dashboards covering sales, profitability, market share, and customer segmentation.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives, including credit scoring modules, online approvals, and core banking system integrations.
• Oversee product launches, system readiness, and customer-focused campaigns.
• Manage governance, risk tracking, and PMO functions for strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Technology, and Digital) to ensure seamless execution.

Relevant Experience

• 15+ years in retail products and credit risk management.
• Strong understanding of the KSA retail banking market.
• Proven expertise in designing and executing retail strategies.
• Extensive leadership experience in large, multicultural teams.
• Track record of aligning strategies with regulatory frameworks and market dynamics.

Mandatory Skills

• Deep knowledge of retail products, credit policy, sales, performance management, and strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead digital transformation, system integrations, and regulatory compliance.
• Results-oriented with a strong drive to achieve targets and KPIs.
• Creative and innovative thinker with a passion for new solutions.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Customer-centric mindset, focused on delivering exceptional service and value.

ROLEREQUIREMENTS

The Engagement Leader at Apex Advisory must hold proven experience in project and/or client account management, with the ability to work as part of a busy team and lead multiple engagements simultaneously. Candidates should possess excellent stakeholder management skills and have a strong background in management consulting services, likely in the GCC.

The role requires regular travel and remote work from client offices when required.

ROLERESPONSIBILITIES

The Engagement Leader is a key member of the Apex Advisory client servicing team and is responsible for leading, directing, and monitoring the planning and implementation of large-scale, complex projects, while building a collaborative environment with both internal and external stakeholders.

Typical responsibilities include:

1. Build and maintain productive relationships with clients and stakeholders
2. Become familiar with the client's business environment to lead projects effectively
3. Own and lead key client projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs and efficient project operations
4. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders inside and outside the organization
5. Ensure project scope and schedule are achievable within the given time and budget
6. Take ownership and provide leadership on solving consulting issues related to projects with the project management team, clients, and other interested parties
7. Apply managerial, technical, and theoretical skills to fulfill objectives and deliverables
8. Implement solid project management strategies for task interdependence
9. Manage project risks, contingency, and mitigation plans
10. Maintain high team performance and productivity
11. Be present in client offices as required to address issues in real-time
12. Present key project updates to client stakeholders and agency partners
13. Create and manage project plans and reports for various agency projects
14. Conduct and coordinate project site visits as required
15. Liaise directly with clients to update on project deliverables
16. Lead client and stakeholder meetings on project specifics
17. Set up and manage administrative procedures
18. Update company CRM system
19. Present to the Apex Management Team
20. Coordinate and execute research tasks
21. Ensure all information is captured and project databases are updated timely
22. Manage the project team to provide ongoing support
23. Oversee and approve the production of client materials such as presentations, letters, and memos
24. Oversee and review client reports, including status updates, agendas, and meeting minutes
25. Lead client meetings from the Apex Team and review, approve, and share minutes with the client
26. Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibilities, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress
27. Stay informed of industry and daily news reports to remain current on affairs and client sector news
28. Contribute to practice development initiatives and sector programs
29. Provide technical knowledge, coaching, and development to junior team members

ROLEREQUIREMENTS

Demonstrate evidence of the following skills and experience, which are critical to the role:

1. Experience with feasibility studies, impact assessment studies, and business strategy
2. Understanding of core consulting methodologies including strategy assessment, operating model development, and implementation planning
3. Experience in consulting-oriented project management and client delivery
4. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
5. Strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
6. Attention to detail, inquisitive personality, and passion for knowledge and experience
7. Strong analytical skills, work ethic, independence, problem-solving ability, and a positive attitude
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant computer skills
9. Ability to travel regularly, particularly within Saudi Arabia
10. Cultural awareness of the Middle East and specifically Saudi Arabia

Head of Legal Management Consulting

Saudi Arabia, Middle East – Full Relocation package available

£competitive Tax-Free Package + Relocation + Benefits

Summary of the Opportunity

A truly leading global consulting group is establishing a Legal practice in Saudi Arabia and is seeking a seasoned Legal Management Consulting leader with experience gained in mature markets to develop the business. This leader will be pivotal in building a team of highly skilled professionals and delivering world-class consultancy services. Key focuses will include strategic review, transformation, and operational improvement of legal management consulting departments. This presents a unique opportunity for significant career growth in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy:
• Strategic Framework: Develop and implement strategic frameworks for legal management consulting services in Saudi Arabia, ensuring alignment with local regulatory environments and client needs.
• Service Excellence: Spearhead initiatives to deliver world-class legal consulting services, leveraging insights from advanced markets to refine and innovate strategic approaches.
• Client Engagements:
• Consultative Relationship Building: Establish and nurture consultative relationships with high-profile clients, utilizing your legal management expertise to become a trusted advisor in strategic legal operations.
• Solution Integration: Integrate tailored consulting solutions focused on strategy, transformation, and efficiency improvement into client operations, backed by evidence from previous successful engagements.
• Market Development:
• Legal Industry Analysis: Conduct thorough analyses of the legal industry in Saudi Arabia, identifying emerging trends and regulatory shifts to guide market penetration strategies.
• Business Growth Tactics: Employ legal management consulting tactics to cultivate new business opportunities and partnerships that expand the firm's footprint in the region.
• Project Execution:
• Operational Redesign: Lead sophisticated operational redesign projects within legal departments, utilizing proven methodologies from past projects to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manage cross-functional legal management consulting teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment towards shared project objectives.
• Team Development:
• Professional Growth: Mentor team members through complex legal management consulting challenges, promoting an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Innovative Team Leadership: Instill a culture of innovation and excellence, drawing from your extensive leadership experience to inspire top-tier performance in legal consulting engagements.

Requirements for the Role

• Professional Experience: A minimum of 10 years in legal consulting with substantial expertise mature market. Previous leadership or director-level experience is crucial.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English is mandatory, Arabic is a plus
• Skills: Strong analytical ability, strategic thinking, and adept client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: A degree in Law, Business Administration, or similar. An advanced degree such as an MBA or LL.M is desirable.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in legal consulting or management practices are advantageous.

This is a permanent position based in the Middle East, with a competitive tax-free salary, relocation support, and outstanding career development opportunities. The firm promotes flexibility and supports a modern, inclusive approach to working life.

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