Strategic Research & Impact Analytics Lead

aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramco is seeking a strategy and research specialist to advance impact measurement for cultural offerings and strategic initiatives. The role focuses on quantifying social and behavioral change, developing comprehensive frameworks, and delivering data-driven insights for decision-makers.

You will design and execute mixed-method research, develop surveys, lead KPIs, and ensure alignment with strategic goals, reporting to management and collaborating with offering developers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, or strategic consultancy.
• Proven skill in research design, creating effective surveys, interviews, and measurement tools.
• Proficiency in strategic reporting by explaining technical findings in simple, professional terms.
• High attention to detail regarding data collection and report accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving to identify gaps and data-driven improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute quantitative and qualitative research projects to evaluate center performance and visitor experience.
• Develop survey instruments and conduct focus groups and deep-dive interviews to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Lead creation and enhancement of impact measurement tools and KPIs to quantify social and cultural returns.
• Align measurement methodologies with overarching strategic goals of the center.
• Monitor strategic initiatives to ensure milestones are met and identify risks to execution.
• Produce reports and dashboards that translate data into actionable strategic insights for management.
• Advise developers on defining and documenting intended impact of new cultural offerings.
• Validate impact claims in reports to ensure conclusions are evidence-based and accurate.
• Assess existing programs to provide optimization feedback for effectiveness.

Skills

Research design

Survey construction

Data analysis

Strategic reporting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Aramco is seeking a strategy and research specialist to advance impact measurement for cultural offerings and strategic initiatives. The role focuses on quantifying social and behavioral change, developing comprehensive frameworks, and delivering data-driven insights for decision-makers.

You will design and execute mixed-method research, develop surveys, lead KPIs, and ensure alignment with strategic goals, reporting to management and collaborating with offering developers.