Team Lead

iHR (International Human Resources); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human resources consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Team Leader with 12-15 years of experience. This role involves overseeing project teams working on government strategies and providing strategic direction to deputies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic planning, government project management, and stakeholder communication. This position requires leadership skills and an understanding of KPI frameworks. Join us to make a significant impact on government operations and strategy implementation.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Previous experience in government entities and strategic functions preferred.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise project teams implementing strategies.
• Provide strategic direction to deputies in strategy development.
• Lead the management of the strategy implementation plan.
• Ensure alignment between strategic and operational KPIs.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure effective communication.
• Track program progress and provide regular reports.
• Ensure deliverable quality and adherence to methodologies.
• Develop team members to enhance performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

KPI frameworks understanding

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Talent Acquisition | Recruitment | Human Resources

Job Description – Team Leader

Job Title: Team Leader

Experience Required: 12–15 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher

Preferred: Previous experience in government entities and strategic functions (Ministries, Authorities, Vision Realization Offices)

Job Summary:

The Team Leader oversees and guides project teams working on government clients’ overarching strategies. The role provides strategic direction to deputies in shaping their respective strategies and sub-strategies. The Team Leader also orchestrates the ongoing refinement and execution of the strategy and transformation implementation plan, ensuring full alignment with the Ministry’s strategic objectives, and ensures cohesion between strategic and operational KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise project teams involved in implementing the government entity’s overarching strategy.
• Provide strategic direction to deputies in developing their strategies and sub-strategies.
• Lead the continuous development and management of the strategy and transformation implementation plan.
• Ensure alignment between strategic KPIs and operational KPIs.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure effective communication across internal and external parties.
• Track program and initiative progress and provide regular reports on achievements, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Oversee deliverable quality and ensure adherence to approved methodologies.
• Assign tasks, manage workloads, and develop team members to enhance performance.

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning and government project management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Solid understanding of KPI frameworks and transformation methodologies.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills in complex environments.