Associate Director - Lean Management Consulting - KSA Nationals ONLY

FP; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Principles is seeking an Associate Director to lead management consulting projects in Saudi Arabia, focusing on operations, Lean transformations, and performance improvement. You will guide teams of consultants and analysts, shaping client strategies and delivering tangible impact across engagements.

The role requires strong Lean expertise, client-facing experience, and the ability to drive change in complex environments while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in Management Consulting.
• Experience in Lean Management implementation is a plus.
• Experience in implementing operational change.

Responsibilities

• Add value to clients by solving complex issues and delivering measurable results.
• Advise and design Lean solutions to transform client organisations.
• Lead projects, manage teams, and mentor junior staff through coaching.

Skills

Management consulting

Lean management

Operational change

Process mapping

Value stream mapping

Kanban

Kaizen

Jidoka

TPM

MS Office

English fluency

Arabic (native)

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.

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