Associate Director - Lean Management Consulting - KSA Nationals ONLY

Four Principles; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Principles is seeking an Associate Director with extensive consulting experience to lead a team of consultants and analysts on Lean and operations transformation projects. You’ll guide clients through complex challenges, ensure sustainable results, and support business development across client engagements.

The role requires 5–6 years in management consulting, fluency in English with native Arabic, and strong Lean tool knowledge. MBA is a plus, with on-site work in Riyadh.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate degree is an advantage.
• Fluent English and native Arabic are required.
• Strong MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel) expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting projects and manage a team of consultants and analysts.
• Advise clients and design Lean solutions that transform organisations.
• Develop junior team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure project performance and address issues promptly.
• Assist in client acquisitions and support senior management with BD.
• Contribute to evolving Lean concepts, tools and products.

Skills

Management Consulting

Lean Implementation

Operational Change

Process Mapping

Value Stream Mapping

Kanban

Kaizen

Jidoka

TPM

Fluent English/Arabic

PowerPoint

Excel

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Team Spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

MBA / relevant post-graduate degree

Job description

Main Objective

As an Associate Director with Four Principles, you’ll have extensive consulting experience and work on management consulting projects, leading a team of consultants and analysts, helping our clients to solve challenges related to operations, implementation, business transformation, process and performance improvement using Lean Management principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Add value to our clients by helping them address complex issues, deliver sustainable results and demonstrate real impact

• Advise clients, design and implement Lean solutions that can help transform clients’ organisations

• Take responsibility for leading projects and managing numerous team members, as well as developing junior team members through knowledge sharing and on-the-job coaching

• Take accountability for the team on your projects, address performance issues promptly and take necessary action to ensure performance remains on track

• Introduce change and manage clients’ expectations across the full hierarchy from top management to blue collar roles

• Able to shift quickly from one complex situation to another when working on multifaceted projects

• Able to align with project sponsors and cross-functional teams regarding outcomes, decisions, targets etc. across all levels within a client’s organization

• Assist in client acquisitions and actively support senior managers/principals with business development

• Participate in further developing Lean Management concepts, products and tools

Required Skills

• 5–6 years of experience in Management Consulting

• Involvement in Lean Management implementation and/or experience in a related industry is a plus

• Experience in implementing operational change

• Knowledge and experience in Lean tools including but not limited to: process mapping, value stream mapping, Kanban, Kaizen, Jidoka, TPM is advantageous

• Fluent command of English and native command of Arabic is required

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel)

• Excellent time management, analytical, problem-solving, logical thinking skills

• Strong entrepreneurial and team spirit

• High level of commitment, perseverance, and ability to work under pressure and long hours

• Professional demeanor when dealing with clients

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required

• MBA / relevant post-graduate degree is an advantage