Manager - IT Strategy and Planning

Qiddiya Investment Company 1; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Manager – IT Strategy and Planning to lead the Technology strategy, operating model, and strategic initiatives. You will oversee strategic planning, portfolio governance, budgeting coordination, and transformation programs to align with business objectives and drive operational excellence.

The role requires 8–10 years in technology strategy, PMO, or governance, with experience in large-scale transformations and executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, TOGAF, COBIT, or strategic management certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Technology strategy, roadmap, and strategic initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
• Support the definition and execution of the Technology operating model, governance framework, and organizational priorities.
• Establish and monitor Technology performance indicators, strategic objectives, and key results (OKRs/KPIs).
• Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and executive-level reporting.
• Lead the annual Technology strategic planning and workforce planning cycles.
• Develop and maintain the Technology portfolio roadmap and investment priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment with business requirements and strategic objectives.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Lead the Technology budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with Finance and business stakeholders.
• Monitor budget utilization, investment planning, cost optimization initiatives, and financial performance.
• Support business case development and investment justification for strategic technology initiatives.
• Develop executive dashboards, performance reports, and management presentations.
• Track strategic initiatives, milestones, deliverables, risks, and benefits realization.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership, governance boards, and stakeholders.
• Analyze technology performance metrics and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Lead strategic transformation programs and organizational improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimize technology processes, governance, and operating models.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across the Technology function.

Skills

Technology strategy

Portfolio governance

Budgeting

Executive reporting

PMO

Transformation programs

OKRs/KPIs

Continuous improvement

Governance framework

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

PMP

ITIL

TOGAF

COBIT

Job description

Job Purpose

The Manager – IT Strategy and Planning is responsible for developing, driving, and governing the Technology strategy, operating model, and strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with business objectives and organizational priorities. The role leads strategic planning activities, portfolio governance, performance management, budgeting coordination, and transformation initiatives across the Technology function to support Qiddiya's long-term vision and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Governance

• Develop and maintain the Technology strategy, roadmap, and strategic initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
• Support the definition and execution of the Technology operating model, governance framework, and organizational priorities.
• Establish and monitor Technology performance indicators, strategic objectives, and key results (OKRs/KPIs).
• Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and executive-level reporting.

Strategic Planning & Portfolio Management

• Lead the annual Technology strategic planning and workforce planning cycles.
• Develop and maintain the Technology portfolio roadmap and investment priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment with business requirements and strategic objectives.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead the Technology budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with Finance and business stakeholders.
• Monitor budget utilization, investment planning, cost optimization initiatives, and financial performance.
• Support business case development and investment justification for strategic technology initiatives.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Develop executive dashboards, performance reports, and management presentations.
• Track strategic initiatives, milestones, deliverables, risks, and benefits realization.
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership, governance boards, and stakeholders.
• Analyze technology performance metrics and recommend improvement initiatives.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead strategic transformation programs and organizational improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimize technology processes, governance, and operating models.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across the Technology function.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, TOGAF, COBIT, or strategic management certifications are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Technology Strategy, IT Planning, PMO, Management Consulting, or Technology Governance.
• Experience in large-scale organizations, digital transformation programs, or complex enterprise environments.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, portfolio management, budgeting, and executive reporting.