Governance & Strategy Expert

Emdad By Elm; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Emdad By Elm is seeking a Governance & Strategy Expert to lead and support governance and strategic planning initiatives. You will develop frameworks, policies, and organizational models to improve decision-making clarity and accountability.

You will perform strategic studies, monitor KPIs, prepare executive reports, and provide data-driven recommendations to executive leadership and stakeholders. Strong Arabic and English proficiency is required along with extensive governance experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategic Management, or a related field.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience in strategy, governance, management consulting, organizational development, or related fields.
• Proven experience in preparing studies, analyses, and executive-level presentations.
• Experience in developing governance frameworks, policies, decision-making authorities, organizational structures, and responsibilities.
• Experience in strategic planning, monitoring initiatives, and performance indicators (KPIs).
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with strong report preparation and executive presentation skills.
• Strong skills in analysis, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Professional proficiency in both Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support governance and strategic planning activities by developing frameworks, policies, and organizational models to enhance decision-making clarity.
• Develop and review governance and strategy frameworks to align with objectives and strategic direction.
• Translate strategic directions into measurable objectives and initiatives.
• Prepare executive reports, presentations, and analytical studies for leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor strategic initiatives and KPIs, identify gaps, and provide recommendations.
• Analyze organizational structures and operating models to improve governance and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with departments to align plans with the overall strategy.
• Benchmark governance practices locally and internationally to inform improvements.

Skills

Strategic planning

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Arabic-English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration/related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

To lead and support governance and strategic planning activities by developing frameworks, policies, and organizational models that enhance decision-making effectiveness and ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities. The Governance & Strategy Expert is also responsible for conducting strategic studies and analyses, monitoring strategic initiatives and key performance indicators (KPIs), and providing recommendations and reports to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

• Develop and review governance and strategy frameworks and models, ensuring alignment with the organization’s objectives and strategic direction.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the corporate strategy, translating strategic directions into measurable and actionable objectives and initiatives.
• Develop and review policies, procedures, authority matrices, roles, and responsibilities to enhance accountability and decision-making effectiveness.
• Conduct strategic studies and analyses, assess the current state, identify gaps, opportunities, and challenges, and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of strategic initiatives and objectives, assess progress and performance, and elevate challenges and deviations to the relevant leadership.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure their alignment with strategic objectives and initiatives.
• Support senior management, executive committees, and boards by preparing studies, recommendations, and materials required for informed decision-making.
• Prepare executive reports, presentations, and analytical studies for executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Analyze strategic matters and decisions and provide data-driven recommendations based on best practices to support executive decision-making.
• Review organizational structures, operating models, and decision-making mechanisms, and recommend improvements to enhance organizational efficiency, governance, and effectiveness.
• Conduct benchmarking and assess leading local and international practices in governance and strategy.
• Coordinate with departments and key stakeholders to ensure alignment of plans and initiatives with the organization’s overall strategy.
• Identify and assess risks and challenges associated with the implementation of strategic directions and initiatives and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide advisory support to executive leadership on matters related to governance, strategy, corporate performance, and organizational development.
• Follow up on strategic decisions and recommendations, ensure they are translated into clear action plans, and monitor their implementation.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategic Management, or a related field.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience in strategy, governance, management consulting, organizational development, or related fields.
• Proven experience in preparing studies, analyses, and executive-level presentations.
• Experience in developing governance frameworks, policies, decision-making authorities, organizational structures, and responsibilities.
• Experience in strategic planning, monitoring initiatives, and performance indicators (KPIs).
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with strong report preparation and executive presentation skills.
• Strong skills in analysis, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Professional proficiency in both Arabic and English.