Head of Strategy And Strategic Partnerships

Michael Page; Riyadh; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government-focused entity invites applications for a senior role aimed at supporting sustainability and social impact. The ideal candidate will possess extensive consulting experience, expertise in strategy, and strong stakeholder management capabilities, contributing to an entrepreneurial corporate culture.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Unique opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years experience in consulting, ideally with strategy/management consulting firms.
• Experience in higher education, public policy, or R&D/innovation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of strategic programs for portfolio growth.
• Support corporate strategy initiatives and stakeholder management.
• Advise senior stakeholders on relevant policy and strategic matters.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Presentation Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Performance Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Undergraduate degree from top-tier international university

MBA or relevant master's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and execution of strategic programs to support the entity's portfolio growth
• Support senior leadership in company-wide initiatives focusing on corporate strategy, organization assessment, stakeholder management, and partnership development
• Lead the creation of compelling and informative presentations to inform and advise senior stakeholders on policy and strategic matters relevant to the entity's mandate
• Build and foster a learning and development culture in the team through coaching, mentoring, and performance management initiatives

Job Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary and package
• Unique opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial environment within a government entity focused on creating sustainable social impact

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree from a top-tier international university, preferably in economics, business administration, finance, or public policy
• MBA or relevant master's degree is strongly beneficial but not essential
• Minimum of 9 years experience in consulting from an international strategy/management consulting firm, or a mix of strategy consulting and relevant industry experience
• Experience in higher education, public policy making, or R&D/innovation is preferable
• Highly motivated with the ability to influence stakeholders and build long-lasting relationships
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills