External Communication Consultant

Insights; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Insights is seeking an External Communication lead to ensure consistent, accurate, and impactful communication of the HT/FL Project’s progress and milestones to internal and external stakeholders. You will develop high-quality executive reports, dashboards, and materials aligned with governance standards.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years in executive communication, with strong data storytelling, dashboarding in Power BI/Tableau, and excellent stakeholder engagement at the board level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in executive communication, project reporting, or MIS roles.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills with dashboarding proficiency.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder management at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive reporting packages for EXCOM and Board meetings.
• Translate complex data into clear executive summaries and presentations.
• Coordinate data with PMO, Engineering, Procurement and Finance for accuracy.
• Design and manage MIS framework with automated data flow.
• Create interactive dashboards to visualize status, risks, and forecasts.

Skills

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Data storytelling

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

MBA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Role Purpose

The External Communication will be responsible for ensuring consistent, accurate, and impactful communication of the HT/FL Project’s progress, performance, and key milestones to internal and external stakeholders, including EXCOM, Board of Directors, and strategic partners. The role serves as the central point for developing high-quality executive reports, management dashboards, and communication materials that align with corporate standards and governance expectations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities

1. Executive Reporting & Presentation Development

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project reporting packages for EXCOM and Board meetings, highlighting key performance indicators, milestones, risks, and achievements.
• Translate complex technical and financial data into clear, visually engaging executive summaries and presentations.
• Prepare communication briefs, progress summaries, and milestone reports for external partners, investors, and regulatory entities as required.
• Support the preparation of project updates for inclusion in corporate communication or investor relations materials, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

2. Data Coordination & Consolidation

• Coordinate with the PMO, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance teams to consolidate and validate project data.
• Ensure data integrity and alignment with project KPIs and corporate reporting standards.

3. MIS Framework & Governance Alignment

• Design and manage the project MIS framework ensuring accurate, timely, and automated data flow for decision-making.
• Implement structured templates for progress tracking, resource utilization, and cost monitoring aligned with project governance.

4. Dashboarding & Visualization

• Develop interactive dashboards to visualize project status, risk metrics, and forecasted performance using digital tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or Excel-based systems).

5. Standards Alignment & Quality Assurance

• Ensure data integrity and alignment with project KPIs and corporate reporting standards.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge / Skills

• Advanced Power BI / Tableau / Excel (Power Query / VBA).
• Excellent presentation and data storytelling skills.
• Strong analytical and visualization abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of data into concise executive insights.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and aesthetics in report design.

Education /

Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.

Experience

• Proven experience (Minimum 8–10 years) in executive communication, project reporting, or MIS roles.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills, with proficiency in dashboarding and visualization tools.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder management capabilities at senior executive and board levels.