Strategic Planning Specialist

Saudi Consulting Services Company (SAUDCONSULT); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAUDCONSULT is seeking a Strategic Planning Specialist to support the development and execution of strategic plans, monitor performance, and ensure alignment between objectives and business priorities. You will work with senior leadership to translate goals into actionable plans and provide data-driven insights.

Role involves KPI development, trend analysis, and reporting to inform decisions, with fluency in Arabic and English and proficiency in MS Office and PM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration is required.
• Professional project management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or PgMP is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in strategic planning or project/program management.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken.
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and drafting the organization's strategic plan in coordination with senior management.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable, measurable execution plans and initiatives.
• Prepare periodic reports on strategic plan implementation progress.
• Analyze internal and external data and trends to support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure operational plans align with the overall strategic direction.
• Support strategic project management from planning through execution and follow-up.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Bilingual (Arabic/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

We are seeking a Strategic Planning Specialist to support the development and execution of strategic plans, monitor organizational performance, and ensure alignment between strategic objectives and business priorities. The role will contribute to performance analysis, KPI development and tracking, strategic initiatives, and the preparation of reports and recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Role Overview

As a Strategic Planning Specialist, you’ll work closely with senior leadership to help turn strategic goals into real, actionable plans. You’ll track how well we’re executing against those goals, keep departments aligned with the bigger picture, and make sure decisions are backed by solid data. If you enjoy connecting vision with execution, this role is for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
• Professional project management certification such as: PMP, PRINCE2, or PgMP
• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in strategic planning or project/program management
• Fluency in Arabic and English, written and spoken
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and drafting the organization's strategic plan in coordination with senior management
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable, measurable execution plans and initiatives
• Prepare periodic reports on strategic plan implementation progress
• Analyze internal and external data and trends to support strategic decision-making
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure operational plans align with the overall strategic direction
• Support strategic project management from planning through execution and follow-up