Transformation & Strategy Leader (Product Management Focus)

Leading Edge; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 449,000 - 563,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Riyadh is seeking a Transformation & Strategy Leader with significant expertise in strategic planning and product management. The role is aimed at driving innovation and improving operational efficiency by leading product strategy and overseeing large-scale transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, strong analytical and leadership skills, and familiarity with AI and cloud technologies. This position offers a chance to work closely with C-level executives to foster organizational growth and enhance customer engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in strategic planning and product management.
• Experience with AI, Data Analytics, or Cloud technologies is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of leading multi-million-dollar transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute digital transformation roadmaps aligning business goals.
• Conduct market analysis and business case development.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to commercialization.

Skills

Strategic planning

Product management

Leadership

Data analytics

Change management

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Strategy, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

AI technologies

Data analytics tools

Cloud technologies

Job description

Transformation & Strategy Leader (Product Management Focus)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Consulting | Banking
Contract Type: 6 months (extendable)

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Transformation & Strategy Leader with deep expertise in strategic planning, digital transformation, and product management. The role focuses on driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and leading the end-to-end product strategy to deliver measurable business impact across large-scale transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Transformation Leadership

• Define and execute enterprise-wide digital transformation roadmaps, aligning business goals with emerging technologies (AI, Data, Cloud, Automation).
• Partner with C-level executives to identify growth opportunities, operational bottlenecks, and strategic pivots across business lines.
• Drive change management, ensuring seamless adoption of new digital tools, data-driven processes, and performance frameworks.

Strategic Planning & Business Optimization

• Conduct market analysis, scenario modeling, and business case development to guide strategic decision-making and capital allocation.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives aimed at improving profitability, efficiency, and customer experience.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans with measurable KPIs and business outcomes.

Product Management & Innovation

• Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to commercialization ensuring alignment with customer needs and market dynamics.
• Collaborate with engineering, data, and design teams to define product vision, roadmap, and success metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement of existing products and services, leveraging insights from data analytics and customer feedback.
• Foster innovation by identifying and implementing cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance customer engagement and operational agility.

Stakeholder & Change Management

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on strategic priorities.
• Present transformation outcomes and strategic progress to leadership teams and board-level audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Strategy, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in strategic planning and product management within consulting, banking, or enterprise sectors.
• Proven track record of leading multi-million-dollar transformation initiatives and delivering quantifiable ROI.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with AI, Data Analytics, or Cloud technologies is highly desirable.
• Big 4 firm experience (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG).