Strategic Partnerships Consultant (6 months)

Norconsult Telematics; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Consultant to drive the activation and optimization of partnerships. The role involves developing execution plans, monitoring performance, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in strategic partnerships and strong stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in strategic partnerships or consulting.
• Demonstrated expertise in partnership governance and activation planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive roadmaps for partnerships transition.
• Conduct regular performance reviews to identify and address gaps.
• Lead co-innovation workshops and establish governance frameworks.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Performance Management

Risk Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Objectives:

• The Strategic Partnerships Consultant will lead the activation, execution, and optimization of newly signed strategic partnerships.
• This role ensures a seamless transition from agreement to implementation, maximizing value and aligning outcomes with clients broader corporate objectives.
• The consultant will support cross-functional teams, establish governance frameworks, and drive performance across partnership engagements.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive roadmaps to transition partnerships from agreement to execution
• Conduct stakeholder kickoff meetings and align on KPIs, roles, and responsibilities
• Collaborate with partner organizations to build joint execution plans with defined milestones
• Establish and monitor KPIs using dashboards and tracking tools
• Conduct regular performance reviews to identify and address gaps
• Lead co-innovation workshops to explore new joint initiatives and value creation opportunities
• Identify legal, financial, and operational risks; implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure adherence to local/international regulations and internal policies
• Maintain a risk register and provide escalation pathways for critical issues
• Align partnership goals with clients strategic and operational plans
• Embed partnership milestones into annual and quarterly corporate reviews
• Provide updates on ROI, performance, and strategic alignment to leadership
• Implement operational check-ins, steering committee reviews, and escalation frameworks
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration (BD, Legal, Finance, IT, etc.) to ensure timely execution
• Document lessons learned, refined SOPs, and best practices for future use
• Deliver a comprehensive final report and conduct knowledge transfer sessions
• Train internal teams to ensure long-term sustainability of partnership outcomes

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business operations, or consulting
• Demonstrated expertise in partnership governance, activation planning, and performance management
• Strong understanding of risk compliance, stakeholder management, and KPI frameworks
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and engage with C-level executives
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (preferred)