47 Development Planning jobs in Saudi Arabia

Title:
Business Planning & Controls Lead

Location:
Saudi Arabia

About the Client

Our client, a leading bank in the Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Business Planning & Controls Lead to strengthen its compliance, risk, and payment operations framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards across payment processing operations.

• Develop and enforce compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Conduct regular risk assessments on processes, technology, and PSP partners.

• Provide compliance and risk training to operations teams.

• Collaborate closely with Compliance and Legal teams to align with regulatory requirements.

• Monitor compliance KPIs, conduct reviews, and report findings to senior management.

• Engage with industry associations to stay ahead of regulatory developments and best practices.

Key Requirements

• MBA with compliance/risk management education, certification, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in digital payments, particularly on the acquiring side.

• Proven track record in compliance, risk management, transaction monitoring, and fraud prevention.

• Expertise in online payments, payment gateways, and acquiring operations.

• Strong knowledge of onboarding, merchant underwriting, monitoring, and chargeback management.

Job Responsibilities:-

• Create comprehensive business plans that align with Ashraq's strategic objectives and mandate, ensuring clarity of purpose and feasibility.
• Conduct market research initiatives to identify potential opportunities within Ashraq's scope, analyzing market trends, competition, and customer needs.
• Develop detailed financial models, feasibility studies and business cases for potential projects or initiatives, assessing their viability, risks, and potential returns.
• Assess the alignment of proposed opportunities or projects with Ashraq's strategic objectives, ensuring compatibility and contribution to the overall strategic direction.
• Develop and manage performance indicators and service level agreements to measure the quality of municipal services, ensuring alignment with Ashraq's standards and objectives.
• Participate in the technical and financial evaluation of proposals submitted by partners or investors, assessing their alignment with Ashraq'sobjectives and feasibility.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and executive summaries for management.

Qualification & Years of Experience:-

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, or any other related field."
• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Consultancy background is preferred.

Position Objectives:

Act as a strategic and analytical partner to the Director of Infrastructure Business Planning & Performance, providing actionable insights, technical and financial analysis, and advisory support while overseeing mandates and KPIs across business planning, performance management, financial analysis, and special projects; developing management plans, feasibility studies, and business cases; delivering impactful reports and presentations aligned with corporate objectives; and ensuring coordination across units for consistent governance and integration of business needs.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Support the development of the Infrastructure Business Plan and ensure alignment with corporate and technology strategies.
• Build and maintain the business plan and associated strategic programs, ensuring alignment with DARE and corporate sector objectives.
• Prepare execution plans, track milestones, and monitor progress against defined KPIs and strategic targets.
• Facilitate engagement with Business Units (BUs) to integrate operational and financial needs into infrastructure initiatives.
• Develop and present focused analysis and executive presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Create and manage Infrastructure Balanced Scorecards, ensuring accurate progress tracking and governance compliance.
• Produce performance and progress reports with creative recommendations, highlighting risks, corrective actions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide timely insights on operational effectiveness and identify areas for optimization.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to enhance data visibility and decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting cycle for the Infrastructure domain, including CAPEX/OPEX planning and variance analysis.
• Build and review comprehensive business cases and financial models to support investment decisions, including ROI and sensitivity analyses.
• Act as a single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on budget submissions, validation, and KPI-based justifications.
• Conduct rapid financial and managerial analyses to support urgent strategic decisions.
• Coordinate and consolidate inputs for bid and RFP responses, ensuring alignment across technical, commercial, and financial aspects.
• Develop and review feasibility studies covering commercial, technical, and financial scenarios.
• Support negotiations, tender recommendations, and presentation of final reports to executive management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• More than 15 years of experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, telecom infrastructure, and special projects.
• Proven expertise in business case development and feasibility studies, preferably within telecom environments.
• Strong background in CAPEX/OPEX management, KPI frameworks, and performance monitoring.
• Technical knowledge across telecom technologies (Mobile, Fixed, and Cloud domains).
• Experience in RFP/tendering, project and program management, and feasibility study design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Arabic and English.

To lead the development, coordination, and delivery of the company's business planning activities, ensuring the production of robust short-, medium- and long-term plans that support strategic decision-making and organizational growth. The role is responsible for analyzing business performance, preparing financial and operational forecasts, coordinating inputs from cross-functional teams, and providing clear insights and recommendations to senior management to drive informed and effective planning.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Business Model Assessment Support

Leads the design, evaluation, and selection of business model alternatives for power export, ensuring alignment with ACWA Power's long-term strategy and maximizing shareholder value. Provides effective support to the business development team in evaluating and defining optimal business models for new opportunities, ensuring that proposed structures are aligned with market conditions and the company's strategic objectives. Interfaces directly with ACWA Power senior leadership, BD teams, and cross-functional units to align financial and business planning with corporate strategy, while partnering with joint venture stakeholders and high-level external counterparts to build consensus and drive shared financial objectives. This ensures the delivery of rigorous economic and financial analyses as a foundation for strategic business decisions at executive and strengthens ACWA Power's position as a trusted partner for governments, investors, and global financial institutions in the energy export.

Financial Modelling Coordination

Oversees the development of sophisticated financial models and business plans for project companies (SPVs), ensuring integration of tax, insurance, and risk management considerations in collaboration with BD, Finance and support functions. Coordinates closely with the finance team to translate commercial and technical assumptions into accurate financial models and contributes to the development of appropriate analytical tools that enhance decision-making and scenario planning. Engages with national and international financial institutions, export credit agencies, and development banks to secure financing support and endorsements. This enables the production of comprehensive, multi-year business and financial plans for both internal leadership and joint venture structures, ensuring clarity, transparency, and forward visibility.

Engagement with Financial Institutions

Champions the creation and deployment of innovative financing instruments (e.g., concessional financing, MLAs, grants) through strategic partnerships with global and national institutions. Engages with national and international financial institutions and lenders, in close coordination with the finance team, to identify and secure the most suitable financing solutions, including access to grants and concessional funding that best support project requirements. Through this role, sustainable access to external financing instruments tailored to power export project requirements is secured, thereby strengthening ACWA Power's global competitiveness.

Development of Presentation Materials

Independently develops high-quality pitch books, presentations, and related materials to support internal reviews and external stakeholder engagements, ensuring that all communications are clear, compelling, and aligned with the company's strategic messaging.

Budgeting and Investment Structure Coordination

Directs the budgeting and planning processes for internal governance as well as for joint ventures, providing clear financial visibility and long-term sustainability. Leads the coordination of business development budgeting and resource planning activities, while contributing to the structuring and establishment of new investment vehicles to enable effective execution of growth initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or another quantitative field
• MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years' experience in energy/ renewable energy, investment banking, consulting
• Microsoft Software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A pro-active high achiever with high energy levels, who is used to working under pressure and to tight/challenging deadlines.
• Thorough attention to detail & Strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills.
• Driven by excitement and curiosity.
• Results-oriented: rolls up sleeves and figures things out.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks/projects and meet deadlines.

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company Limited (NGHC)

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) is on a mission to make a carbon-free, climate-safe future a reality. We are building the world's largest plant to produce green ammonia at scale, providing humankind with a cost-efficient solution that will accelerate the worldwide green hydrogen economy. Located in NEOM and supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, NGHC will be integrating up to 4GW of onshore solar and wind energy to supply up to 650 tons of green ammonia per day for transportation globally. Operations will go onstream in 2026. NGHC brings together the technology, operational efficiency and know-how of ACWA Power, Air Products and NEOM in a joint-venture partnership with over 80 years of combined experience in the fields of hydrogen, energy, renewables and global networks.

JOB DETAILS

Division: Strategy and Business Development

Reports To: Chief Technical Officer

Liaise/Cooperate With: Executive Leadership Team, all N-1(s).

POSITION SUMMARY

The position holds three key responsibilities:

• One is to lead and support the overall strategy for the organization as the organization transforms into a mature operational role.
• Lead all business development opportunities.
• In addition, this role hold the role for designing and implementing strategic planning processes, including development and reporting leaderships scorecards & key performance indicators

NATURE & SCOPE

The job holder will play a crucial role in defining the strategy of the organization, implementing key metrics to measure and monitor and lead business development to execute strategic goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

Working with the leadership team to identify the company's short- and long-term goals:

• Analyzing trends in the market and industry and researching competitors
• Recommending ways the company can improve its performance
• Setting Strategic goals and ensuring they are measurable
• Advising executives on strategic changes and how to implement changes
• Fully responsible for developing & updating the long-term strategy Financial Model

Establishing methods of defining collecting and tracking data to evaluate performance toward the goals:

• Development and periodic reporting of Organization and N-1 Scorecard with relevant and measurable KPIs

Lead all business development opportunities aligned to improve the overall strategic goals of the organization:

• Identify relevant technology & commercial partnerships that could bring
• value for (with customers, competitors, industrial companies, …)
• Internal and external scanning of potential project and / or opportunities
• that could create value
• Financial Evaluation / Business cases / Presentations and recommendations to all levels within the organization

SKILLS / TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS:

• Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills, especially powerpoint and excel
• Strong Financial Modelling

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or relevant field.
• Minimum 10+ years and above work experience.
• 5 to 7 years of work experience in managerial level.
• Work experience in multi-cultural work environment is essential.
• Excellent command in English communications – verbal and written.
• Excellent knowledge of strategy, performance, business development
• Prior work experience in GCC is preferred.
• Good understanding of business communications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Plan - Planning and Standardization:

o Drive standardization efforts of business plan templates and submission formats across QIC to ensure uniformity and comparability of content.
o Develop and standardize stage-gate Business Planning Documents as per QIC – Stage Gate Processes framework.
o Manage the development of comprehensive business planning templates, structures, and processes for implementation.
o Develop the required policies and procedures related to Business Planning.

2. Business Plan – Development:

o Manage and support BUs in developing their 5-year BU-Level Business Plans.
o Facilitate and coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure adherence to stage-gate requirements.
o Ensure all business unit plans align with QIC’s mandate, vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
o Review submissions from business units and provide structured feedback to ensure strategic alignment and completeness.

3. Market Assessment & Benchmark Review:

o Evaluate market studies from business units focusing on demand-supply dynamics, target segments, competitive benchmarks, and trends.
o Standardize market assessment frameworks and assumptions used in planning inputs to ensure consistency across BUs, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

4. Stakeholder Management:

o Act as the liaison between Development, CDU, internal teams.
o Facilitate strategic alignment sessions with business unit heads.
o Coordinate with external consultants and stakeholders as required.
o Prepare strategic presentations and reports for senior leadership and board review.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 9-12 years of experience
• Consultancy experience is preferred

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.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with government entities and ecosystem stakeholders to co-develop and align national golf strategies.
• Evaluate effectiveness of strategic initiatives, identifying gaps, infrastructure needs, and trends to recommend improvements.
• Work with ecosystem players to ensure alignment with the national golf strategy and unified strategic vision.
• Lead the development, prioritization, and implementation of initiatives with defined targets, projects, and budgets.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among key stakeholders (e.g., SGF, Golf Saudi, Olympic Committee).
• Provide strategic insights and guidance to senior management for decision-making and policy development.
• Prepare reports and presentations to track progress, KPIs, and outcomes of strategic initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, ensuring knowledge transfer and building organizational planning capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in strategy, business planning, or policy development, with at least 3–4 years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of strategic frameworks, governance models, and national policy alignment

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communicate
• Leadership & People Development
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skill
• Policy & Governance Awareness

Company Description

PROJECTOL is a business development and research firm that turns ideas into real, scalable outcomes. We combine market intelligence, customer insight, and strategic thinking to help leaders move from vision to momentum with confidence. Our services include opportunity sizing, value propositions, business models, and go-to-market plans. We support our clients with data-driven analysis and clear narratives that win stakeholder buy-in. We coordinate what it takes to make progress, resulting in faster decisions, stronger alignment, and a repeatable path from concept to impact.

Role Description

Strategic Planning Consultant

Location:
Saudi Arabia

Employment Type:
Full-time / Consultancy

Experience:
10+ years

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic frameworks and implementation roadmaps for the Marina Infrastructure Development Project.
• Conduct strategic, financial, and economic analyses aligned with Vision 2030.
• Define KPIs and performance benchmarks for project success.
• Support management in strategic decision-making and execution.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• PMP or a recognized Strategic Planning Certification.
• Proven experience in strategy formulation and economic development.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.