Director of Strategy & Transformation Government Sector

Foreground LLC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Riyadh is seeking a Director of Strategy & Transformation to guide significant national-level initiatives and shape long-term strategic direction. The ideal candidate must have deep experience in strategy development and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments. This role demands excellent communication skills and a proven track record in policy governance and performance management.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in strategy development and transformation within government or major national entities.
• Adept at managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience in translating mandates into structured programs and policies.

Responsibilities

• Guide national-level initiatives and shape strategic direction.
• Translate high-level mandates into operational frameworks.
• Operate confidently across ministerial and regulatory environments.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder alignment

Performance management

Policy governance

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a leading government entity in Riyadh to identify a Director of Strategy & Transformation who can guide national-level initiatives and shape long-term strategic direction. The organisation is undergoing significant institutional development, and they are seeking a leader capable of translating high-level mandates into structured programs, policies, and operational frameworks. This role sits at the heart of national transformation and requires an individual who can operate confidently across ministerial, regulatory, and executive environments.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in strategy development, transformation, and program execution within government, consulting, or major national entities. They must be adept at stakeholder alignment, organisational redesign, performance management, and policy governance. Strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments are essential.