Marketing Strategy & Performance Planning Lead

Qiddiya Investment Company 1; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Senior Specialist – Business Planning to support Marketing's strategic objectives, annual plans, and initiatives. The role ensures alignment of departmental priorities with organizational goals and governance across Marketing.

The incumbent collaborates with Marketing leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive planning cycles, monitor performance, and provide insights for informed decision‑making and successful delivery of business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Strategy, Finance, Economics, Project Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA is considered an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in Business Planning, Strategic Planning, PMO or related fields in large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and coordination of the Marketing annual business plan and operational plans.
• Monitor progress against strategic objectives, KPIs, and departmental targets.
• Consolidate updates from various Marketing teams and ensure accurate reporting of performance metrics.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual business reviews.
• Track critical initiatives and ensure timely follow-up on action items and deliverables.
• Support the cascading of organizational objectives into departmental and team-level plans.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of Marketing strategic priorities and initiatives.
• Support the evaluation of strategic projects, business cases, and growth opportunities.
• Conduct research and analysis on market trends, industry benchmarks, and strategic developments.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and executive materials to support strategic discussions and decision-making.
• Monitor the implementation of strategic initiatives and flag potential risks, dependencies, and delays.
• Engage with Marketing teams and cross-functional stakeholders to gather information and consolidate business updates.
• Coordinate planning and reporting requirements across multiple departments.
• Facilitate alignment between Marketing priorities and corporate strategic objectives.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of planning processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, reporting, governance, and performance management processes.
• Support the implementation of new tools, templates, and methodologies that enhance business planning effectiveness.
• Promote best practices in project tracking, reporting, and strategic execution.

Skills

3-5 years of experience in Business_Pl

Stakeholder management

Performance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Strategy, Finance, Economics, Project Management, or a related field

Master's degree or MBA is considered an advantage

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Senior Specialist – Business Planning to support Marketing's strategic objectives, annual plans, and initiatives. The role ensures alignment of departmental priorities with organizational goals and governance across Marketing.

The incumbent collaborates with Marketing leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to drive planning cycles, monitor performance, and provide insights for informed decision‑making and successful delivery of business objectives.