Strategy Manager - Government clients

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • Specialism

    Accountancy And Finance
  • Industry

    Business or Management Consultancy
  • Pay

    40-50,000 SAR

Strategy Manager – Government Clients

Your new company

My client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Manager or Manager specialising in Organisational Planning to lead strategic consulting projects for government clients in Saudi Arabia. This role involves managing a team of consultants, driving high-quality project delivery, and positioning the organisation as a trusted strategic partner. The ideal candidate will have a strong consulting background, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to translate complex analysis into actionable executive insights.

Your new role

• Lead and manage consulting engagements, ensuring alignment with client strategy and objectives.
• Develop and implement organisational planning frameworks, including business operating models and PMO structures (SMO & P3O).
• Design and monitor KPIs and dashboards using tools like Power BI.
• Mobilise new projects, troubleshoot existing ones, and capture client feedback.
• Conduct benchmarking, gap analysis, and business case development.
• Map organisational structures and identify operational efficiencies.
• Facilitate workshops and build relationships with C-suite stakeholders.
• Deliver strategic plans and performance improvement initiatives.
• Conduct financial analysis, cost modelling, and performance benchmarking.
• Ensure compliance with PMO frameworks and best practices.
• Manage project tools, data integrity, testing, and operational transitions.
• Provide training and coaching to client management and internal teams.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and corrective actions.
• Stay current with industry trends (e.g., AI, emerging technologies) and share insights.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, presentations, and networking.
• Collaborate internally to enhance methodologies and tools.
• Mentor junior consultants and foster professional development

What you'll need to succeed

• 8+ years (Associate Manager) or 10+ years (Manager) in strategy or management consulting.
• Proven success in delivering strategic and program advisory projects for government clients.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint (including graphical storytelling).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Arabic fluency is a plus).
• Strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Client-focused mindset with a track record of building long-term relationships.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to necessary hardware and software.
• Membership in professional bodies.
• Commitment to continuous development.
• International culture with a local feel.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

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