Strategy Principal Director

Accenture Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Middle East seeks a proven consulting leader with 13+ years in Technology & Media sectors to guide complex programs in the Middle East. You will shape strategy, oversee multi-project delivery, and nurture client relationships across key accounts in Saudi Arabia and GCC.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and transformation delivery, with deep exposure to digital strategies and enterprise architecture. English and Arabic fluency required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13 years of consulting experience, with focus on Communication & Media Technology.
• Strong quantitative skills to develop financial/operational models.
• Deep understanding of industry dynamics and value creation opportunities.
• Arabic and English fluency; regional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of 10+ consultants across multiple engagements.
• Drive business development including proposal leadership and bid management.
• Coach and mentor high-performing teams to deliver superior client outcomes.
• Articulate clear point-of-view and develop differentiating frameworks.

Job description

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 750,000+ people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Job Summary

Change is constant and accelerating faster than ever. Transformation is compressed. Customer and stakeholder expectations have radically shifted how companies must strategize and deliver. The C-Suite and Boards are being held accountable in ways we have not seen in the past. To address today’s most pressing challenges and unlock the most compelling opportunities, leaders need to move fast. While many believe innovative strategies are the answer to rapid change, they are only part of the solution. The most successful companies elevate people and put them at the center of strategic initiatives. Because nothing changes if strategies don’t. We help leaders create transformation by enriching the relationship between people and strategic initiatives, and help clients to reimagine their business, build strategies with the leaders and cultures to accelerate change, and create and deliver exceptional strategic outcomes. Our focus on sustainability, inclusion, diversity & equity (ID&E), purpose, and board effectiveness helps CEOs drive a comprehensive strategy agenda. Join us to drive strategic initiatives that improve outcomes for businesses and their stakeholders, helping organizations navigate the complexities of rapid change with precision and agility

Client Relationships & Delivery Excellence

• Proven track record of originating and delivering multi-million-dollar engagements with Clients
• Established relationships with High Tech clients in Saudi Arabia and broader GCC markets
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and close significant deals independently

Functional & Technical Expertise

• Foundational excellence in strategy and operations consulting with 12-15+ years of experience at top-tier firms (Previous consulting experience is essential)
• Strong working knowledge in Technology Strategy and Advisory, including digital transformation, IT strategy, and enterprise architecture
• Strong working knowledge of telecommunications networks (5G, fiber, core/RAN architecture) is highly valued
• Track record of delivering measurable business impact across strategy, operating model, and technology domains

Leadership & Practice Building

• Ability to lead teams of 10+ consultants across multiple concurrent engagements
• Proven experience in business development, including proposal leadership and thought leadership development
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities with demonstrated success in developing high-performing teams
• Intellectual horsepower to shape point-of-view and frameworks that differentiate our market position

Regional & Cultural Fit

• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is essential
• Deep understanding of Middle East business culture and government-commercial interfaces
• Established presence and credibility within regional TMT ecosystem

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 13 years of consulting experience majorly in Communication and Media Technology.
• A high degree of comfort with strategic decision-making and strong quantitative skills to develop financial or operational models and supervise data analysis.
• Deep understanding of industry dynamics and value creation opportunities in one or more industries.
• Strong analytical skills, understands complex issues, quickly absorbs information, excels in conceptual and creative problem solving.
• Digitally savvy; curious and passionate about technology, understands its impact on business and society.
• Natural leader; easily establishes trust-based relationships, gains valuable insights through collaboration and communication.
• Driven; enjoys a challenge, proven ability to adapt and remove obstacles to achieve results, determined and optimistic.
• Arabic speaker fluent in English

Preferable Qualifications:

• MBA or graduate-level degree in related field
• Driven; enjoys a challenge, proven ability to adapt and remove obstacles to achieve results, determined and optimistic.
• Experience in operating model design, strategy formulation, digital transformation, Beneficiary experience, impact assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

Why join us?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

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