Strategic Research & Impact Analytics Lead

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Strategy and Research specialist to advance impact measurement for cultural initiatives within the Strategy and Research team. You will design mixed-methods studies, develop surveys, and guide KPIs to quantify social and cultural returns.

You will translate complex data into strategic insights, support management dashboards, and ensure alignment with organizational goals while identifying risks and opportunities for institutional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, or strategic consultancy.
• Proven skill in research design: surveys, interviews, measurement tools.
• Proficiency in strategic reporting by explaining technical findings plainly.
• High attention to detail in data collection and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving to identify 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.
• Lead creation and enhancement of impact measurement tools and KPIs to quantify social and cultural returns.
• Align measurement methodologies with the center's overarching strategic goals.
• Monitor strategic initiatives to ensure milestones are met and identify risks.
• Produce reports and dashboards translating complex data into actionable 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.

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Survey design

Focus groups

Data visualization

Strategic reporting

Stakeholder communication

Impact measurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Business Administration

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Dashboards

Job description

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Strategy and Research specialist to advance impact measurement for cultural initiatives within the Strategy and Research team. You will design mixed-methods studies, develop surveys, and guide KPIs to quantify social and cultural returns.

You will translate complex data into strategic insights, support management dashboards, and ensure alignment with organizational goals while identifying risks and opportunities for institutional growth.