Strategy Development Manager

Confidential; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a senior strategy professional to support strategy formulation, market intelligence, and opportunity evaluation across business units in Oman. You will build financial models, conduct competitive research, and prepare executive-level reports and presentations.

The role requires 8-10 years of experience in strategy or related fields, with preference for EPC/Construction-Energy & Utilities or infrastructure experience. Bachelor's degree is required; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in strategy, corporate planning, market analysis, management consulting, or financial/business analysis.
• Experience in EPC/Construction-Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure Development, or related sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support formulation of annual and 3-5 year strategic plans.
• Conduct market and competitive intelligence and prepare executive summaries.
• Evaluate opportunities with feasibility studies and SWOT analyses.
• Build financial models and perform scenario analyses for decisions.
• Track strategic initiatives and report progress to leadership.
• Prepare strategy reports and board-level presentations.
• Coordinate with BUs and Business Development to hand over validated opportunities.

Skills

Market analysis

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Executive presentations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering / Business / Economics / Finance)

MBA preferred

Job description

Purpose

Support the Strategy function by conducting market and competitive analysis, evaluating strategic opportunities, coordinating strategic initiatives, and preparing strategic reports and presentations to enable informed decision-making and guide Business Development priorities

Key Accountability Areas Key Activities

Strategy Formulation Support

Assist in preparing and updating the Annual and 3 - 5 Year Strategic Plans.

Collect and validate input from business units to ensure strategic consistency and data accuracy.

Market & Competitive Intelligence

Conduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, emerging technologies, and new geographies.

Generate insight reports and executive summaries highlighting implications for the company

Opportunity Screening & Evaluation

Support preliminary assessment of new business areas, services, or market entries.

Prepare initial feasibility studies, SWOT analyses, and opportunity briefs for review.

Financial & Analytical Support

Build and maintain financial and business models to evaluate potential investments and initiatives.

Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision-making.

Strategic Initiative Tracking

Coordinate implementation of approved strategic initiatives across BUs.

Track performance, highlight risks or deviations, and report progress.

Strategic Reporting & Presentations

Prepare strategy reports, dashboards, KPIs, and board-level presentations.

Ensure outputs are accurate, consistent, and aligned with corporate messaging.

Collaboration & Coordination

Act as liaison between Strategy, Business Units, and Business Development to ensure smooth information flow.

Support the handover of validated opportunities to Business Development for execution.

Knowledge and Experience

8 - 10 years of experience in strategy, corporate planning, market analysis, management consulting, or financial/business analysis.

Experience in one or more of the following sectors is preferred:

• EPC / Construction-Energy & Utilities (Transmission, Distribution, Renewables)
• Infrastructure Development / FM / Project Development

Demonstrated ability to:

• Conduct market and competitive research and translate insights into structured recommendations.
• Develop business cases, feasibility models, or financial evaluations.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and strategy reports.
• Work cross-functionally across multiple business units and functions.

Education and Certifications

Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (any discipline), Business Administration, Economics, or Finance.

Master's in Business Administration is preferred if the Bachelor's degree is in Engineering