Director of Strategy & Transformation Government Sector

foregroundllc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground LLC, partnering with a leading government entity in Riyadh, seeks a Director of Strategy & Transformation to guide national initiatives and shape long-term strategic direction. The role requires translating mandates into structured programs, policies, and operational frameworks, with fluency across ministerial, regulatory, and executive environments.

Ideal candidates bring deep experience in strategy, transformation, and program execution within government, consulting, or major

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy development, transformation, and program execution within government, consulting, or major national entities.
• Must be adept at stakeholder alignment, organisational redesign, performance management, and policy governance.
• Strong analytical capability and excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level mandates into structured programs, policies, and operational frameworks.
• Guide national-level initiatives and shape long-term strategic direction.
• Operate confidently across ministerial, regulatory, and executive environments.
• Lead governance and performance management practices.

Skills

Strategic planning

Transformation management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Program execution

Policy governance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Change management

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.