Associate Director - Lean Transformation & Strategy

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

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.