Director of Strategy & Insights | Growth & Awards Champion

Publicis Groupe; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Leo Burnett MEA, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks a Senior Strategy Leader to direct strategic work for premier clients. You will mentor talent, lead award-winning initiatives, and drive growth by identifying opportunities and guiding creative briefs.

This role emphasizes insight-driven leadership and a passion for impactful communication across the region. You will partner with client teams to deliver strategic value, oversee workshops, and ensure a cohesive approach that aligns with Groupe's

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of experience in the same field.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, marketing, innovation, data, or research.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct strategy for top clients and lead a high-performing team.
• Mentor junior strategists and drive the Groupe's Power of One vision.
• Lead active participation in open briefs and new business pitches.
• Identify opportunities and craft proactive briefs for clients.
• Drive client workshops, research, and insights to inform creative work.
• Monitor campaigns, measure performance, and plan optimization.
• Inspire the team to be innovative, avoiding boring approaches.
• Stay ahead of culture, technology, data, and design to fuel strategic thinking.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Arabic

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, marketing, innovation, data, or research

Job description

Leo Burnett MEA, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks a Senior Strategy Leader to direct strategic work for premier clients. You will mentor talent, lead award-winning initiatives, and drive growth by identifying opportunities and guiding creative briefs.

This role emphasizes insight-driven leadership and a passion for impactful communication across the region. You will partner with client teams to deliver strategic value, oversee workshops, and ensure a cohesive approach that aligns with Groupe's