Innovation Portfolio Strategist

Maaden; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Maaden is seeking a Lead Specialist – Innovation Portfolio to drive a structured, transparent portfolio that aligns with the company’s transformation and growth aims. You will establish governance, prioritize initiatives, and guide investments to maximize returns across financial, operational, sustainability, and strategic dimensions.

The role requires deep experience in innovation management, strategy execution, and PMO practices within energy, minerals, or manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Business Administration, Technology, or a related discipline.
• 10–12 years in innovation management, strategy execution, or PMO.
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder environments.
• Experience supporting investment decisions, governance, and value realization.
• Experience in mining, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or tech sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance frameworks and investment criteria for the innovation portfolio.
• Align investments with strategic priorities and long-term value creation.
• Provide governance forums and portfolio review mechanisms for executives.
• Evaluate opportunities for strategic fit, value, risk, and feasibility.
• Develop robust business cases to support funding decisions.
• Maintain a balanced portfolio across horizons.
• Define portfolio performance measures and value realization.
• Deliver executive portfolio reporting and insights.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to accelerate delivery.
• Resolve dependencies and execution risks impacting portfolio performance.

Skills

Portfolio Mgmt

Governance

Strategic Prioritization

Investment Planning

Value Realization

Pipeline Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Technology

Job description

Maaden is seeking a Lead Specialist – Innovation Portfolio to drive a structured, transparent portfolio that aligns with the company’s transformation and growth aims. You will establish governance, prioritize initiatives, and guide investments to maximize returns across financial, operational, sustainability, and strategic dimensions.

The role requires deep experience in innovation management, strategy execution, and PMO practices within energy, minerals, or manufacturing sectors.