37 Strategic Planner jobs in Saudi Arabia

JASARA PMC, a leading construction and project management company, is seeking a Strategic Initiative Manager to join their team. Working under the direction of the XCS Assurance Sr. Manager for Systems Development and Reporting, the Strategic Initiatives Manager is responsible for working with XCS Assurance teams in identifying and implementing opportunities for initiatives and improvements to benefit the delivery of the program. The Strategic Initiatives Manager will be involved in advising on organizational strategic initiatives and proposal development, recommending solutions, and supporting implementation. The Strategic Initiative Manager will foster internal and external partnerships and respond to the objectives and priorities of the organization. The position is responsible for the planning to implementation and monitoring of organizational and community partnership projects to ensure the objectives of the organization and XCS can be carried out efficiently and effectively.

The Strategic Initiative Manager will provide direction and support in implementing the project strategic initiatives and organizational improvements to the XCS Assurance functional areas of Quality, Health, Safety and Welfare, and Environment and Sustainability and XDS Project Delivery teams.

• Leading on development and implementation of XCS Assurance initiatives and practices.
• Consulting with XCS Functional Leads and XDS teams to obtain feedback and identify areas of improvement to organizational practices.
• Develop communications to a multitude of stakeholders for company initiatives.
• Advise on draft policies and procedures and support updates to Program Standards.
• Participate in Assurance Reviews and Governance Activities where required.
• Perform other XCS Assurance responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

• 4-year degree in Engineering (or related field) and minimum of 10 years of related work experience in construction or a similar field, including managerial experience.
• Requires knowledge of organizational practices, processes, and current technology. Business Management experience with knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment Management preferred.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including private sector, education, special interest groups, community members, and representatives of government at all levels.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, and a good working knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.
• Ability to drive excellence in the field of expertise, focusing on health and safety, environment and sustainability, quality, and improvement of processes.
• Effective problem solving and exercising excellent judgment regarding timing and senior management involvement in significant issues.
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively execute and manage complex tasks.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific software.
• Ability to multi-task and extreme attention to detail required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capability of conducting focused briefings to all levels of management.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment and are not limited to those listed.

JASARA PMC, a leading construction and project management company, is seeking a Strategic Initiative Manager to join their team. Working under the direction of the XCS Assurance Sr. Manager for Systems Development and Reporting, the Strategic Initiatives Manager is responsible for working with XCS Assurance teams in identifying and implementing opportunities for initiatives and improvements to benefit the delivery of the program. The Strategic Initiatives Manager will be involved in advising on organizational strategic initiatives and proposal development, recommending solutions, and supporting implementation. The Strategic Initiative Manager will foster internal and external partnerships and respond to the objectives and priorities of the organization. The position is responsible for the planning to implementation and monitoring of organizational and community partnership projects to ensure the objectives of the organization and XCS can be carried out efficiently and effectively.

The Strategic Initiative Manager will provide direction and support in implementing the project strategic initiatives and organizational improvements to the XCS Assurance functional areas of Quality, Health, Safety and Welfare, and Environment and Sustainability and XDS Project Delivery teams.

• Leading on development and implementation of XCS Assurance initiatives and practices.
• Consulting with XCS Functional Leads and XDS teams to obtain feedback and identify areas of improvement to organizational practices.
• Develop communications to a multitude of stakeholders for company initiatives.
• Advise on draft policies and procedures and support updates to Program Standards.
• Participate in Assurance Reviews and Governance Activities where required.
• Perform other XCS Assurance responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

• 4-year degree in Engineering (or related field) and minimum of 10 years of related work experience in construction or a similar field, including managerial experience.
• Requires knowledge of organizational practices, processes, and current technology. Business Management experience with knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment Management preferred.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including private sector, education, special interest groups, community members, and representatives of government at all levels.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, and a good working knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required.
• Ability to drive excellence in the field of expertise, focusing on health and safety, environment and sustainability, quality, and improvement of processes.
• Effective problem solving and exercising excellent judgment regarding timing and senior management involvement in significant issues.
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively execute and manage complex tasks.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific software.
• Ability to multi-task and extreme attention to detail required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capability of conducting focused briefings to all levels of management.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment and are not limited to those listed.

Description

Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? The MENA Grocery team (UFG) is offering a role to own building new business from ground Zero. We are seeking a self-starter who can quickly familiarize themselves with this fast-paced environment, build relationships/trust with cross-functional teams, and assume ownership within the program which will require understanding of complex business/Tech/Ops processes at Amazon and our partners and devising an optimal engagement model. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, analytical talent and good document writing skills with concise communication are essential to success in this role.

In this role, You will influence internal and external stakeholders and leadership to buy in to your strategic direction in forging new business partnerships, drive program end to end to onboard partners while ensuring flawless execution and continuously analyzing key metrics to drive improvements for your business.

This position involves regular communication with senior leadership on Business and customer offering reviews, Operations excellence improvement areas, project execution and risks. You should be comfortable working both at a strategic level and diving deep into the details to ensure solution feasibility and quality of execution.

Key job responsibilities

• Perform deep dives into issues and create structured problem statements with quantified impact. Run weekly performance reviews with stakeholders using automated reports and dashboards.

• Support planning cadences across supply chain, business, and ops to ensure alignment on volume outlook and capacity plans. Own the forecast accuracy review loop, and recommend corrections.

• Design the measurement framework, track adoption/impact, and iterate the program based on data feedback.

• Identify inefficiencies or process breakages through data signals and team inputs; design SOP changes or automation recommendations.

• Present crisp updates and insights to leadership with clear ownership, timelines, and next steps.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of Program/Product management or equivalent experience

• Limited time (1-2 years) experience in diverse roles of BA, Vendor management, Product and Program will be helpful in delivering results in this role

• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements

• Proven ability to handle complexity in managing successful partner relations

• Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership

• Experience defining and executing program requirements

• Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment

• SQL proficiency for querying operational and planning datasets

• Advanced Excel for modeling, pivoting, and simulation

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

DESCRIPTION

Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? The MENA Grocery team (UFG) is offering a role to own building new business from ground Zero. We are seeking a self-starter who can quickly familiarize themselves with this fast-paced environment, build relationships/trust with cross-functional teams, and assume ownership within the program which will require understanding of complex business/Tech/Ops processes at Amazon and our partners and devising an optimal engagement model. You must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. High judgment, analytical talent and good document writing skills with concise communication are essential to success in this role.

In this role, You will influence internal and external stakeholders and leadership to buy in to your strategic direction in forging new business partnerships, drive program end to end to onboard partners while ensuring flawless execution and continuously analyzing key metrics to drive improvements for your business.

This position involves regular communication with senior leadership on Business and customer offering reviews, Operations excellence improvement areas, project execution and risks. You should be comfortable working both at a strategic level and diving deep into the details to ensure solution feasibility and quality of execution.

Key job responsibilities
• Perform deep dives into issues and create structured problem statements with quantified impact. Run weekly performance reviews with stakeholders using automated reports and dashboards.
• Support planning cadences across supply chain, business, and ops to ensure alignment on volume outlook and capacity plans. Own the forecast accuracy review loop, and recommend corrections.
• Design the measurement framework, track adoption/impact, and iterate the program based on data feedback.
• Identify inefficiencies or process breakages through data signals and team inputs; design SOP changes or automation recommendations.
• Present crisp updates and insights to leadership with clear ownership, timelines, and next steps.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– 5+ years of Program/Product management or equivalent experience
– Limited time (1-2 years) experience in diverse roles of BA, Vendor management, Product and Program will be helpful in delivering results in this role
– Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
– Proven ability to handle complexity in managing successful partner relations
– Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
– Experience defining and executing program requirements
– Experience in complex problem solving, and working in a tight schedule environment
– SQL proficiency for querying operational and planning datasets
– Advanced Excel for modeling, pivoting, and simulation

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Tagged as: Project/Programme/Product Management--NON-TECH