Strategy and Research Specialist

Saudi Aramco; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking a strategy and research specialist to evolve measurement frameworks, quantify social and cultural impact, and align initiatives with strategic goals. You will design studies, develop KPIs, and translate data into actionable insights for management in a high-impact environment.

The role emphasizes evidence-based reporting, cross-functional collaboration, and rigorous data quality to optimize cultural offerings and organizational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Business Administration, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, or strategic consultancy.
• Proven skill in research design, surveys, interviews, and measurement tools.
• Ability to explain technical findings in simple terms.
• Strong attention to data collection and report accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute quantitative and qualitative research projects to evaluate center performance.
• Develop survey instruments and conduct focus groups and interviews.
• Lead development of impact measurement tools and KPIs.
• Produce reports and dashboards translating data into insights for management.
• Advise on defining and documenting intended impact of new cultural offerings.
• Validate impact claims with evidence in reports.
• Assess existing programs to provide optimization feedback.

Skills

Research design

Survey design

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Strategic reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree (Social Sciences or related)

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a strategy and research specialist to join our Strategy and Research team.

The Strategy and Research team is responsible for quantifying the effectiveness of cultural offerings and monitoring strategic initiatives. The team provides data-driven insights to refine organizational programming and ensures that initiatives align with overarching strategic goals and desired impact through analysis and performance tracking.

Your primary role is to evolve our success metrics by shifting the focus from simple reach tracking to the quantification of meaningful social and behavioral change. You will be responsible for enhancing comprehensive impact measurement frameworks that provide the insights necessary to optimize cultural offerings and validate the long-term influence of our strategic initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Design and execute quantitative and qualitative research projects to evaluate center performance and the visitor experience.
• Develop survey instruments and conduct focus groups and deep-dive interviews to identify trends and opportunities for institutional growth.
• Lead the creation and enhancement of impact measurement tools and key performance indicators to quantify social and cultural returns.
• Align measurement methodologies with the overarching strategic goals of the center.
• Monitor strategic initiatives to ensure milestones are met and identify potential risks to execution.
• Produce reports and dashboards that translate complex data into actionable strategic insights for management.
• Advise offering developers on defining and documenting the intended impact of new cultural offerings.
• Validate impact claims in reports to ensure all conclusions are evidence-based and accurate.
• Assess existing programs to provide optimization feedback that improves overall effectiveness.
• You will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred.
• You will have minimum of 10 years’ experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, or strategic consultancy.
• You will have proven skill in research design, specifically in creating effective surveys, interviews, and measurement tools.
• You will be able to demonstrate proficiency in strategic reporting by explaining technical findings in simple, professional terms.
• High attention to detail regarding data collection and report accuracy is a requirement.
• You will be able to demonstrate critical problem-solving skills to identify gaps and suggest data-driven improvements.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer

Work Schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer

Job Post Duration

Job posting end date: 12/31/2026

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.