72 Lifecycle Management jobs in Saudi Arabia

Associate Business & Strategy Consultant (Saudi National) - 1 Year Contract Associate Business & Strategy Consultant (Saudi National) - 1 Year Contract

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Octopus by RTG seeking a dynamic and driven Associate Business & Strategy Consultant to join a partner reputable consultancy firm that is expanding team in Riyadh. As part of our consultancy division, you will work closely with senior consultants and clients to identify business needs, develop strategic solutions, and support effective implementation across diverse industries.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior consultants to conduct research and analysis on business challenges and opportunities
• Assist in the development of strategic plans and recommendations based on thorough data analysis and market insights
• Support in preparing presentations, reports, and documentation to articulate findings and strategies to clients
• Participate in client workshops, meetings, and discussions to gather requirements and align on project objectives
• Engage in project management activities, ensuring project deliverables are met within agreed timelines
• Keep abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to provide valuable insights
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of consulting methodologies and best practices within the team
• Foster strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and facilitating open communication
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus
• 1-3 years of experience in consulting, business development, or strategic planning
• Saudi National
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and engage with clients effectively
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other related software
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in a fast-paced and dynamic consulting environment
  
  

Benefits

Why work with us?

Join us to shape your career and thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Contract

Job function

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Associate Business & Strategy Consultant (Saudi National) - 1 Year Contract Associate Business & Strategy Consultant (Saudi National) - 1 Year Contract

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Octopus by RTG seeking a dynamic and driven Associate Business & Strategy Consultant to join a partner reputable consultancy firm that is expanding team in Riyadh. As part of our consultancy division, you will work closely with senior consultants and clients to identify business needs, develop strategic solutions, and support effective implementation across diverse industries.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior consultants to conduct research and analysis on business challenges and opportunities
• Assist in the development of strategic plans and recommendations based on thorough data analysis and market insights
• Support in preparing presentations, reports, and documentation to articulate findings and strategies to clients
• Participate in client workshops, meetings, and discussions to gather requirements and align on project objectives
• Engage in project management activities, ensuring project deliverables are met within agreed timelines
• Keep abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to provide valuable insights
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of consulting methodologies and best practices within the team
• Foster strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and facilitating open communication
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus
• 1-3 years of experience in consulting, business development, or strategic planning
• Saudi National
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and engage with clients effectively
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and other related software
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in a fast-paced and dynamic consulting environment
  
  

Benefits

Why work with us?

Join us to shape your career and thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type Contract

Job function

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Company Description

Creativity has the power to transform human behavior. This is the core belief of what we call HumanKind. It's not about advertising or brand propositions or selling products. It's about people and purpose. It's an approach to marketing that serves true human needs, not the other way around. That's why everything we do for brands at Leo Burnett MEA is designed with a human purpose in mind. A brand without purpose is one that will never be understood or embraced by people. A brand with purpose can be a true agent of change and transform the way people think, feel or act. A brand with a true HumanKind purpose can change the world. Our dream is to be the best creator of ideas that truly move people - bar none.

Leo Burnett Worldwide, part of Publicis Groupe, is one of the world’s largest agency networks with 96 offices and nearly 10,000 employees. In 2012, the global network was awarded a record-breaking 55 Lions at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity and was also named “Network of the Year” by YoungGuns, Dubai Lynx and MENA Cristal Awards.

Leo Burnett works with some of the world’s most valuable brands including The Coca-Cola Company, Fiat, Kellogg’s, McDonald’s, Nintendo, P&G, Samsung and Allstate among others. To learn more about Leo Burnett Middle East and North Africa visit leoburnettmea.com, facebook.com/leoburnettmea and follow us via @LeoBurnettMEA on Twitter and Instagram.

Overview

The director role in the Strategy & Insights team oversees managing and directing strategy for top clients of the agency. Acts as a team leader and mentor to younger strategy talent. Plays an active role in contributing to the Groupe's vision of Power of One. Prioritizes driving new business success.

Champions great creative work and strives to win awards.

Responsibilities

Technical & Product

1. Actively uses and advocates the Publicis Groupe FUEL platform. Directs the team to do so too.
2. Actively participates in every Groupe and Agency OPEN brief with inspiring springboards. Directs the team to do so too.
3. Deconstructs past award submissions to identify key components of a successful story and discusses findings consistently.
4. Comes up with proactive briefs for clients based on qualified opportunities. Directs the team to do so too.
5. Initiates and directs the client's Effectiveness awards entries and submissions, regionally and globally. Directs the team to do so too.
6. Inspires creative teams on Creative awards for clients.

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

1. Is the 'Google' and 'ChatGPT' in the agency on the client's category and business.
2. Builds knowledge of key technology and emerging vendors to integrate innovative solutions for clients.
3. Makes persuasive and effective presentations.
4. Unearths and directs client workshops and actively participates.
5. Directs monitoring of social, cultural and technological trends along with their impact on attitudes and behaviours.
6. Directs team participation in client-conducted research.

Innovative & Analytical Mindset

1. Market Research: Produces groundbreaking new findings based on data.
2. Ideation: Creates new approaches for delivering knowledge and inspiration that expands the creative team's ability and output.
3. Competitive Analysis: Is the go-to person for knowledge on all things to do with the competition (products, business, future plans, communication).
4. Presentation Development: Presents to the highest level of an organization and effectively persuades to sell the thinking and the creative work.
5. Strategic proactivity: Creates strategic briefs and opportunities that have the power to transform lives or businesses or brands.

People & Leadership

1. Capable of developing and sharing a strategic vision that others can aspire and commit to, having the confidence to adjust and adapt in the dynamic world.
2. Able to use storytelling to connect with internal and external stakeholders in a compelling manner to influence and inspire.
3. Able to handle complex issues and make decisions even when missing information.
4. Able to proactively develop meaningful relationships with key decision makers across functions.
5. Accepts responsibility for client problems, manages conflict and actively works to solve issues internally and externally.
6. Able to build succession plans and grow and mentor future talent.
7. Encourages others to value difference, collaboration and positive spirit while getting the best.

Self

1. Showcases agility and ability to adapt to different situations based on past experiences, feedback and industry changes.
2. Can set high impact objectives and goes above and beyond to exceed performance.
3. Demonstrates the Growth Mindset and can take ownership of personal development to continuously evolve and futureproof their capabilities.
4. Able to constructively challenge the status quo and take risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
5. Approaches situations and individuals with honesty, integrity, transparency and humbleness.
6. Able to stay resilient and maintain drive and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.
7. Actively listens and is receptive to others' feedback on performance.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in a strategic role, ideally within a creative agency environment.
• Fluency in Arabic is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the Saudi market and its nuances.
• Proven track record of strong leadership and decision-making.
• Exceptional ability to manage, mentor, and inspire a team.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Additional Information

R-1996

P-2253

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Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate shall be responsible for setting a plan to manage a large technical security C4I project. To achieve this goal, the candidate is expected to carry out the following activities:

1. Implement project management processes, procedures, tools, and the skill level of the resources, compare them against industry standards, identify the gaps, and brief the senior management on the findings.
2. Develop a plan to streamline the project management processes and procedures, enhance the project management tools, and improve the skill level of the project management personnel.
3. Control the project using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Earned Value Management, and Project Control Methods that incorporate tracking by use of Microsoft Projects or Primavera.
4. Present the plans to the senior management and get approval to proceed.
5. Implement the approved plan using a team of project resources; such a team or multiple sub-teams are expected to be part of the plan. The candidate shall act as the Project Manager for implementing the plan. At a minimum the team/sub-teams are expected to carry out the following activities:
1. Streamline project management processes and procedures ensuring appropriate participation of all stakeholders; recommend organization restructuring if necessary.
2. Ensure appropriate Project Management tools are available or recommend procurement of appropriate tools if the current tools are not adequate.
3. Develop a detailed plan to enhance project management skills of the project management personnel. The plan shall primarily consist of training for the assigned personnel. The training may include in-house training, outside (in-Kingdom or abroad) training including Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI).
6. Brief senior management on successful completion of the plan.
7. Develop a mechanism to evaluate and assist the Project Management Personnel to solidify their skills. The candidate shall evaluate/assist in the following activities, which are to be carried out by the Project Management Personnel - this is not an exhaustive list:
1. Review of Statement of Work from Project management perspective with focus on impact analysis, acceptance criteria, etc.
2. Review and approval of the project plan submitted by vendor/contractor with particular emphasis on dependencies and risk analysis.
3. Monitoring the progress against the project plan, identifying the potential and actual issues and risks, and taking corrective action.
4. Ensuring the vendor meets the acceptance criteria and achieving stakeholder acceptance of the product.
5. Holding regular meetings with the vendor/contractor, keeping the management up to date on the project progress, and ensuring all stakeholders are properly engaged at an appropriate level.
6. Generating/maintaining project management related documentation.

Job Specification

Qualifications
The candidate shall have a minimum of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. He must be a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent. He must be proficient in the use of desktop applications in general and in MS Project or other Project Management Tools in particular. He must have excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience
1. The candidate shall have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience as Project Manager/Program Manager in deploying C4I Systems, Security Operations Centers, Telecom Networks, and major IT systems/applications.
2. The candidate shall have experience in developing and maintaining detailed project plans or reviewing and approving the project plans submitted by vendor/contractor.
3. The candidate must have experience in managing multiple projects. The experience must include coordination, scheduling, assigning, follow up, and monitoring project activities.
4. The candidate must have experience in project management methodologies in general and PMI Project Management Methodology in particular.
5. The experience must include developing training course materials, conducting On-the-Job Training (OJT), and imparting formal and informal training.
6. The candidate must have experience in developing project management reports for the management or the project sponsor.
7. The candidate shall have experience in managing project deliverables in line with the project plan, recording and managing project issues, and escalating the issues where necessary.
8. Experience in developing and implementing a plan to enhance Project Management capability of an organization is highly desirable.
9. Military background or Security experience is a plus.

Information Technology and Services - Riyadh 11393, Saudi Arabia

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Executive Advisor – Program Management to join our team! In this role you will get to advise and consult on a series of major programs in Saudi Arabia.

The Executive Advisor shall provide oversight, monitoring, and strategy and delivery advice for program management programs in the Kingdom that will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Working closely with our client to provide high-level advice on development and delivery of projects across all functions.

• Reviewing program management strategies and development/delivery plans.

• Provide insights into program and project efficiency across all project stages and supply chains.

• Provide support in understanding how interaction with all stakeholders, especially relevant authorities, is being managed and can be improved.

• Be part of a high-level group working closely with the client to improve development and delivery performance and have a positive impact on project finances. This will include project reviews and follow-ups to recommended improvements.

• Will be responsible for preparing executive presentations for our client, detailing strategic, project, and business plan opportunities, setting out findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Part of a team reviewing and analyzing company, program, and project performance, systems, and processes.

• Working closely with the client team to review program and project performance.

• Using your superior SME knowledge to pinpoint root causes and recommend solutions for development and delivery improvements across all program and project functions.

• Analyzing high-level project financial performance and advising on improvements.

• Part of a team collating and reviewing company, program, and project information.

• Visiting sites and company offices to meet with the company, development, and delivery staff to review program and project delivery and performance.

• Part of a team analyzing company, program, and project specifics, leading to observations, findings, and recommendations for improvement.

• Part of the team following up on the successful close-out of agreed recommendations.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including submissions and presentations to C-suite level.

• Ability to lead/coordinate small, high-level SME teams.

• Proven stakeholder management skills to C-suite and national representation levels.

• Proven record of accomplishment as a successful Executive in Program Management Projects.

• 20+ experience in the industry.

• Experience in Collaborative Project Management or Delivery Partnerships.

• Advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• University bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field required.

• Project Management or Construction Management certification or registration.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• University MSc level degree desirable.

• GCC experience very desirable.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Executive Advisor - Program Management to join our team! In this role you will get to advise and consult on a series of major programs in Saudi Arabia.

The Executive Advisor shall provide oversight, monitoring, and strategy and delivery advice for program management programs in the Kingdom that will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Working closely with our client to provide high-level advice on development and delivery of projects across all functions.

• Reviewing program management strategies and development/delivery plans.

• Provide insights into program and project efficiency across all project stages and supply chains.

• Provide support in understanding how interaction with all stakeholders, especially relevant authorities, is being managed and can be improved.

• Be part of a high-level group working closely with the client to improve development and delivery performance and have a positive impact on project finances. This will include project reviews and follow-ups to recommended improvements.

• Will be responsible for preparing executive presentations for our client, detailing strategic, project, and business plan opportunities, setting out findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Part of a team reviewing and analyzing company, program, and project performance, systems, and processes.

• Working closely with the client team to review program and project performance.

• Using your superior SME knowledge to pinpoint root causes and recommend solutions for development and delivery improvements across all program and project functions.

• Analyzing high-level project financial performance and advising on improvements.

• Part of a team collating and reviewing company, program, and project information.

• Visiting sites and company offices to meet with the company, development, and delivery staff to review program and project delivery and performance.

• Part of a team analyzing company, program, and project specifics, leading to observations, findings, and recommendations for improvement.

• Part of the team following up on the successful close-out of agreed recommendations.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including submissions and presentations to C-suite level.

• Ability to lead/coordinate small, high-level SME teams.

• Proven stakeholder management skills to C-suite and national representation levels.

• Proven record of accomplishment as a successful Executive in Program Management Projects.

• 20+ experience in the industry.

• Experience in Collaborative Project Management or Delivery Partnerships.

• Advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• University bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field required.

• Project Management or Construction Management certification or registration.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• University MSc level degree desirable.

• GCC experience very desirable.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
**Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Executive Advisor - Program Management** to join our team! In this role you will get to advise and consult on a series of major programs in Saudi Arabia?
The Executive Advisor shall provide oversight, monitoring, and strategy and delivery advice for program management programs in the Kingdom that will include, but not be limited to, the following:
+ Working closely with our client to provide high-level advice on development and delivery of projects across all functions.
+ Reviewing program management strategies and development/delivery plans.
+ Provide insights into program and project efficiency across all project stages and supply chains.
+ Provide support in understanding how interaction with all stakeholders, especially relevant authorities, is being managed and can be improved.
+ Be part of a high-level group working closely with the client to improve development and delivery performance and have a positive impact on project finances. This will include project reviews and follow-ups to recommended improvements.
+ Will be responsible for preparing executive presentations for our client, detailing strategic, project, and business plan opportunities, setting out findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
**What You'll Be Doing:**
+ Part of a team reviewing and analyzing company, program, and project performance, systems, and processes.
+ Working closely with the client team to review program and project performance.
+ Using your superior SME knowledge to pinpoint root causes and recommend solutions for development and delivery improvements across all program and project functions.
+ Analyzing high-level project financial performance and advising on improvements.
+ Part of a team collating and reviewing company, program, and project information.
+ Visiting sites and company offices to meet with the company, development, and delivery staff to review program and project delivery and performance.
+ Part of a team analyzing company, program, and project specifics, leading to observations, findings, and recommendations for improvement.
+ Part of the team following up on the successful close-out of agreed recommendations.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring** :
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, including submissions and presentations to C-suite level.
+ Ability to lead/coordinate small, high-level SME teams.
+ Proven stakeholder management skills to C-suite and national representation levels.
+ Proven record of accomplishment as a successful Executive in Program Management Projects.
+ 20+ experience in the industry.
+ Experience in Collaborative Project Management or Delivery Partnerships.
+ Advanced negotiation and problem-solving skills.
+ University bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field required.
+ Project Management or Construction Management certification or registration.
**What Desired Skills You'll Bring:**
+ University MSc level degree desirable.
+ GCC experience very desirable.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .
About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Managing Consultant, Advisors Program Management

**Our Purpose**

We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.

**Title and Summary**

Managing Consultant, Advisors Program Management

All About Us

The Data & Services team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. We combine traditional management consulting with our rich data assets and in-house technology to provide our clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, test-and-learn business experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services. While specializing in the payments industry, Mastercard Data & Services also works closely with major retailers, airlines, and other enterprises, leveraging data and insights garnered from within and beyond its network.

All About the Role

Make an Impact as a Managing Consultant, Advisors Deploy Program Management

Advisors Deploy Program Management is an execution-oriented client facing competency that applies proven, accredited change skills and domain experience to partner with clients and help them drive measurable value by:

- Delivering new products and strategies to market smoothly and efficiently
- Successfully implementing complex technology assets and delivering the most challenging transformation programs to create the new business as usual
- Strengthening client's internal skills, knowledge and experience in critical areas
- Transforming client processes and optimizing their management practices

Deploy is a new suite of consulting solutions designed to respond to fast evolving customer needs for execution support, with a dual mission: deployment and value realization over the entire lifetime of major assets. Value realization is a complex task, and with Deploy we can de-risk the entire client/asset journey, from implementation to adoption, usage, and product evolution. This is done through a set of new capabilities focused on expert execution support, that we are bringing in to complement the traditional Advisors areas of strength.

As a Managing Consultant you will manage a portfolio of projects that support a strategy, a strategic change or initiative with significant impact on the organization. You will manage complexity and inherent risks across a wide range of business areas, where there are strong interdependencies and shared resources, and you will manage benefits from their initial identification and definition through to the eventual realization and achievement of measurable improvements.

All About You
- Experience in delivery of large enterprise level programs across the financial services sector from initiation to benefit realization
- Successful leadership of PMOs across different clients / businesses, identifying and mitigating risks, solving issues, developing plans and ensuring they are implemented in line with agreed timescales, budgets and quality criteria, including examples of re-aligning scope and objectives during a program to ensure maximum value extraction
- Formal accreditation in one or more recognized PM/PMO/ Change/Service management methodologies is expected at this level
- Develop strong bonds with clients that endure beyond a particular assignment, serves as a go-to resource for client staff, is sought out for knowledge of industry and firm
- Identify new business opportunities and communicates to executives to pursue, begin to lead sales calls and new client development including proposal contribution
- Analyze multiple aspects of client's organizational systems and culture that serve as input into the stakeholder / relationship map sales process
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, able to direct workstreams across large multi-faceted project teams
- Strong writer, presenter and speaker, comfortable and ability to influence at all levels in an organization
- Able to use own initiative, develop solutions or adapt approaches to support the delivery of defined objectives and benefits
- Demonstrate authentic leadership and integrity,

Company description

Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through global agency brands CJ, Performics, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Media's digital-first, data-driven global practices deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in more than sixty countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

Overview

Overseeing, leading, and growing every aspect of the Gaming & eSports vertical within Publicis Content. Supporting the Head of Content and empowering the Gaming & eSports team, you will be required to lead and help the team to create and deliver end-to-end multi-market Gaming & eSports proposals and solutions. Where required, you will work with other Publicis Content teams such as creative, production, strategy or distribution to help further drive Publicis Content revenues.

Responsibilities

Technical and Product:

• Responsible for developing, leading, and owning the overall Gaming & eSports strategy.
• Project manage end-to-end multi-market gaming & esports proposals and solutions, including brand gaming strategy, platform strategy, ideation, campaign planning, content & partnerships, campaign execution and management.
• Providing industry expertise with a strong network of key stakeholders within Gaming & eSports.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices for brands and creators in Gaming & eSports.

Business Accuracy & Operational Efficiency:

• In partnership with the Head of Publicis Content, set an insights-driven go-to-market approach for client acquisition and engagement and for the partnerships with publishers, brands, creators, and IP owners within Gaming & eSports.
• Lead the development and negotiation of new business.
• Deliver the roadmap for Gaming & eSports in the MENA through the development and delivery of growth and activation planning.
• Manage the delivery of online and offline events.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with key client stakeholders.
• Support the Head of Publicis Content and the wider business with creative ideas and research for new business pitches when required.
• Constantly exceed client expectations and ensure key project milestones are met.
• Maintain a solid understanding of clients' businesses and their competitors to make recommendations that drive change.
• Ensure accuracy with finance and keep constantly updated with finance and billing processes.
• Develop your team's skills across the media and gaming & esports landscape, negotiation, project management, creativity, data analysis and campaign optimization.
• Ensure your team is familiar with the Publicis Content offering as well as other practices within the Publicis Groupe.
• Provide regular feedback and build a trusted relationship with your team.
• Prioritize the workload and manage tasks to achieve deadlines, ensuring the team supporting you does the same.
• Set clear roles and responsibilities at the start of each project for your team, allowing for their constant development and learning.
• Assist in the annual revenue targets as determined by the leadership team and aligned to OKRs (Objectives & Key Results).
• Work with the wider Content practice to integrate Gaming & eSports opportunities with other Publicis Media services.

Innovative & Analytical Mindset:

• Challenge gaming & esports partners to deliver innovative responses to briefs and provide solutions to client challenges that inspire our advertisers to work with Publicis Content.
• Identify opportunities to knowledge share and cross-skill within the team.
• Proactively share innovations, trends and thought leadership with client partners and industry publications.
• Periodically analyze products and develop growth opportunities for the vertical (new products, removing non-performing ones, strategic alliances).
• Ensure active participation in regional and global conferences and awards.

People & Leadership:

• Take initiative to challenge established points of view with respect and openness.
• Able to use storytelling to connect with internal and external stakeholders in a compelling manner to influence and inspire.
• Able to handle complex issues and make decisions even when missing information.
• Capable of proactively developing meaningful relationships with key decision makers.
• Accept responsibility for client problems, manage conflict and actively work to solve challenges internally and externally.
• Able to build succession plans and grow and mentor future talent.
• Able to provide constructive feedback to others in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and positive spirit and showcase inclusivity towards all people.
• Listen and proactively seek views from others to create an environment that is transparent and comfortable for others to share.
• Able to motivate their team to pursue goals and deliver beyond their beliefs.
• Able to assess ideas and people on merit alone, without bias or favoritism and give recognition when due.
• Empower individuals to solve problems with full support when needed.
• Capable of coaching and supporting others by aligning career expectations providing actionable, open and constructive feedback.
• Capable of persuading others with integrity by understanding their motivations and identifying their concerns and work toward solving them.
• Proactively and continuously work towards improving effective team working and collaboration.
• Able to handle complex messages and convey issues to facilitate understanding.
• Able to initiate and lead open conversations with internal and external stakeholders to build a culture of trust.
• Capable of creating opportunities for others to grow and demonstrate their learning agility.
• Drive a culture of trust with peers, clients and other stakeholders.

Self:

• Able to adjust performance based on experiences and feedback and showcase agility and flexibility.
• Display openness to the ideas of others and leverage them when beneficial for the business.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and proactively adapt behavior and performance for sustained success.
• Able to set high impact objectives and go above and beyond to exceed performance.
• Able to demonstrate agility and flexibility to respond and reprioritize based on different situations.
• Able to constructively challenge the status quo and take risks to challenge internal and external perspectives.
• Approach situations and individuals with honesty, integrity, transparency and humbleness.
• Showcase resilience and maintain drive and a positive outlook when faced with challenges.
• Actively listen and be receptive to others' feedback on performance.
• Able to take justified risks when appropriate and take accountability and responsibility when things don't go as planned.
• An early identifier of change, able to proactively develop and share plans to seize opportunities.
• Act ethically and make ethical decisions in line with local regulations and contracts, even in the face of ethical challenges.
• Able to listen to others in a way that they feel understood and respected.
• Able to make timely decisions that take into account different factors in ambiguous circumstances, considering impacts internally and externally.
• Able to build initiatives despite doubts or resistance from others to deliver strategic impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of successful Gaming & eSports sales and partnership experience, with a proven track record of strong leadership experience. You will have developed a distinct blend of creative instincts, social media marketing aptitude and executive management skills.
• Must have managed gaming campaigns and activations in the KSA market.
• Be well connected with KSA gaming vendors & partners, such as E-sports teams, gaming influencers & E-sports world cup organizers.
• Strong passion for eSports and video mobile games and domain expertise globally and in the MENA.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and high-performing environment.
• Build and develop relationships with client business leads and their teams to ensure synergy in the overall product delivery.
• Must be able to cultivate excellent relationships with technology solution partners.
• Candidate must be able to integrate with fast-paced Planning and Activation teams.
• Strong end-to-end project management skills and a level of negotiation skills.
• Process driven, with experience using research and measurement tools.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and continuously demonstrating the ability to think big and implement innovative ideas in ways that create significant social sharing and PR attention.

Additional information

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