Assistant Manager – Strategic Planning

Red Sea Global; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The Red Sea Development Company (DevCo), a subsidiary of Red Sea Global, is headquartered in Riyadh and leads regenerative tourism initiatives along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. This full-time role focuses on owning the strategy-to-execution chain for DevCo Operations, including long-term plans, budgeting, and portfolio management.

You will drive the annual and three-year planning cycles, coordinate with Finance and FP&A, and deliver executive papers that translate analysis into decisions,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business administration, economics, finance, engineering or a related field.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Arabic advantageous.
• 7–10 years total experience with 3–4 years in corporate strategy, business planning, performance management, business analysis or management consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, refresh and review of DevCo Operations strategy and strategic roadmap.
• Manage the annual and three-year business planning cycle.
• Lead annual budget submission and budget review with Finance and FP&A.
• Maintain the Strategic Initiatives Register and track benefits through closure.
• Conduct operational efficiency studies and prepare improvement business cases.
• Design and maintain the strategic performance framework and Quarterly Business Review analyses.
• Prepare executive-level papers and presentations translating analysis into decisions.
• Ensure alignment of strategy, business plan and performance framework with Group direction.

Skills

Executive writing

Analytical modelling

Presentation design

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related field

Job description

Division: Technical Project Management Office

Department: DevCo Operations Office

Company: RSG

Job Location: Riyadh [Full-Time]

Join The Red Sea Development Company (DevCo) - A Subsidiary of Red Sea Global

Pioneering Regenerative Tourism in the Heart of Saudi Arabia

The Red Sea Development Company (DevCo), a proud subsidiary of Red Sea Global, is at the forefront of transforming Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast into a world-class, sustainable tourism destination. Established in 2017, DevCo is dedicated to developing luxury resorts, residential communities, and infrastructure projects that harmonize with the natural environment and cultural heritage of the region.

What We Offer:

• A commitment to professional growth through continuous training programs.
• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects that set new standards in sustainable development.
• A collaborative environment that values innovation, excellence, and cultural sensitivity.

Join us in shaping the future of tourism and sustainable development in Saudi Arabia.

Job Purpose:

Own the strategy-to-execution chain for DevCo Operations, including the business strategy and roadmap, three-year and annual business plans, strategic initiatives portfolio and business analysis that turns performance data into decisions.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead development, refresh and periodic review of DevCo Operations business strategy and strategic roadmap.
• Manage the annual and three-year business planning cycle.
• Lead the annual budget submission and budget review cycle with Finance and Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Maintain the Strategic Initiatives Register and track benefits through closure.
• Conduct operational efficiency studies and prepare improvement business cases.
• Design and maintain the strategic performance framework and produce Quarterly Business Review analysis.
• Deliver structured business analysis, options appraisal, scenario modelling and benchmarking.
• Prepare executive-level papers and presentations that convert analysis into decisions.
• Ensure alignment of strategy, business plan and performance framework with Group direction and related DevCo Operations functions.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related field.

Years of Experience

• 7-10 years' total experience with a minimum of 3-4 years in corporate strategy, business planning, performance management, business analysis or management consulting.

Other Requirements

• Fluent written and spoken English with strong executive writing skills; Arabic advantageous. Demonstrable capability in analytical modelling and executive-grade presentations.
• This is a full-time role based in Riyadh

Competency |Proficiency Level

Corporate Strategy and Strategic Planning-Expert

Business Analysis and Options Appraisal-Expert

Business Planning and Portfolio Prioritization-Advanced

KPI Framework Design and Performance Management-Advanced

Executive Communication and Presentation Design-Expert