Lead/Head Strategy & Business Planning

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority in Muscat seeks a Lead Head Strategy & Business Planning to oversee the Strategy, BI and Performance Management function within the Commercial & Strategy unit. You will drive business planning, annual budgets, and enterprise analytics to enable strategic execution.

You will lead the 3-5 year strategic reviews, KPI cascading, and cross-functional coordination with Finance, Projects and Network Planning, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and growth targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in telecom engineering, Economics, Finance, Strategic Management or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 8-12 years in strategic planning, business planning, business intelligence or corporate finance.
• Minimum 4-5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Experience in telecommunications or similar regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategy & Business Planning function and align initiatives with the Sr Manager's direction.
• Oversee annual business planning and budgeting across divisions; set targets by line of business.
• Develop long-range 3-5 year strategic plans and drive KPI adoption and cascading across divisions.
• Oversee business intelligence strategy, analytics, reporting, and performance management processes.
• Provide strategic leadership insights and support executive decision-making.

Skills

Corporate strategy

Budgeting

Business intelligence

Financial modeling

M&A and valuation

Market intelligence

Performance management

Change management

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (telecom engineering, economics, finance, strategic management)

MBA or equivalent

Job description

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Title

Lead Head Strategy amp Business Planning

Unit

Commercial amp Strategy

Division

Strategy

Reporting To

Senior Manager Strategy amp Business Planning

JOB PURPOSE

To lead and manage the Strategy amp Business Planning function overseeing business planning business intelligence and performance management for Oman Broadband Responsible for developing strategic plans annual budgets annual operational plannings and enterprise-wide analytics that drive organizational success Supports major strategic reviews every 3-5 years and leads annual strategic review processes including KPI cascading Supports OBC s revenue diversification across passive active and adjacent digital infrastructure businesses and coordinates strategy execution and performance tracking across strategic initiatives Provides strategic leadership insights and decision support to executive management while building a high-performing team capable of delivering excellence in planning and analytics

DIMENSIONS

No of Reports 0 Budgetary Control Division budget including BI tools market research consulting services and operational expenses

External Interface s

Government Private Sector Service Providers Intelligence centers

Internal Interface s

Strategy Management Projects Network Planning Business affairs Finance

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership amp Direction Lead the Strategy amp Business Planning function implementing the initiatives priorities and strategic direction set by the Sr Manager Develop and implement the overall strategy for business planning business intelligence and performance management Support the execution of major strategic reviews and revamps every 3-5 years by leading analytical work market assessments and strategic options development Lead the annual strategic review process including KPI adoption refinement and cascading across all divisions Run quarterly KPI reviews and event-triggered strategy reassessments in response to regulatory technology or market changes Ensure alignment of all planning and analytics activities with corporate objectives and strategic goals Advise executive management on strategic matters market opportunities and business optimization Business Planning amp Budgeting Oversight Oversee the end-to-end annual business planning and budgeting process across all divisions Develop business plans and targets by business line passive active and adjacent services in line with the revenue diversification strategy Build and track long-term financial and value targets including revenue EBITDA returns and asset monetization Work closely with Finance Business Affairs and Technology to set planning assumptions prepare forecasts and budgets and actualize plans against performance Ensure development of comprehensive business plans that drive organizational growth and profitability Lead long-range strategic planning 3-5 years and periodic strategic reviews Ensure business planning methodologies and frameworks are robust and fit-for-purpose Review and approve all major business cases feasibility studies and investment proposals Business Intelligence amp Performance Management Oversee business intelligence strategy analytics frameworks and reporting systems Ensure timely and accurate performance reporting to executive management Lead performance management processes including KPI tracking variance analysis and quarterly business reviews Track revenue diversification and growth initiative performance against strategic targets Coordinate initiative tracking milestones and escalations with the strategy execution transformation office Drive data-driven decision-making culture across the organization Ensure enterprise-wide BI capabilities meet organizational needs Market Intelligence amp Competitive Strategy

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Experience Bachelor s degree in telecom engineering Economics Finance Strategic Management or related field or Master s degree MBA or equivalent required Minimum 8-12 Years of relevant experience in strategic planning business planning business intelligence or corporate finance Minimum 4-5 Years in a management or leadership role Proven track record of leading strategic planning and business intelligence functions Experience in telecommunications or similar regulated industries preferred

Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in telecom engineering, Economics, Finance, Strategic Management, or related field. or Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) required. Minimum 8-12 Years of relevant experience in strategic planning, business planning, business intelligence, or corporate finance. Minimum 4-5 Years in a management or leadership role. Proven track record of leading strategic planning and business intelligence functions. Experience in telecommunications or similar regulated industries preferred.

Key Skills and Competencies

Skills Knowledge Corporate strategy development and execution Business planning and budgeting expertise Business intelligence and analytics strategy Advanced financial modeling and analysis Revenue demand and take-up forecasting Investment appraisal and portfolio management M amp A and valuation support Digital infrastructure business models wholesale data centres towers Market intelligence and competitive strategy Performance management systems Change management and organizational development Project and program management Behavioral Competencies Planning amp Organizing Flexibility amp Adaptability Operational Excellence Collaborative Working Creativity amp Innovation Communication Respect amp Integrity Problem Solving amp Decision Making Leadership Competencies Setting amp Sharing Strategic Direction Leading by Example Managing People

Key Skills and Competencies: Skills / Knowledge Corporate strategy development and execution Business planning and budgeting expertise Business intelligence and analytics strategy Advanced financial modeling and analysis Revenue, demand and take-up forecasting Investment appraisal and portfolio management M&A and valuation support Digital infrastructure business models (wholesale, data centres, towers) Market intelligence and competitive strategy Performance management systems Change management and organizational development Project and program management Behavioral Competencies Planning & Organizing Flexibility & Adaptability Operational Excellence Collaborative Working Creativity & Innovation Communication Respect & Integrity Problem Solving & Decision Making Leadership Competencies Setting & Sharing Strategic Direction Leading by Example Managing People

Additional Requirements

English (fluent written and verbal) Mandatory Arabic (fluent written and verbal) Mandatory Professional certifications preferred: CFA, CPA, PMP, Certified Strategic Planner, or similar