Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational planning engagements across multiple business functions.
• Design and implement planning frameworks, governance structures, KPIs, and reporting models.
• Provide expert consulting and advisory support to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee performance management, forecasting, budgeting, and executive reporting activities.
• Support transformation programs, PMO initiatives, and organizational planning strategies.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities related to planning activities.
• Develop executive dashboards, presentations, and strategic reports for decision-making.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure planning alignment.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, and government regulations.
• Mentor junior consultants and support capability development within the planning function.

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning, PMO, governance, or performance management.
• Strong consulting, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced proficiency in reporting tools, dashboards, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage complex planning initiatives and executive-level communications.
• Excellent presentation, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mandatory local experience with government exposure.
• Arabic Speaker preferred/mandatory.
• Relevant professional certifications are preferred.
• Experience working with government entities, public-sector organizations, or large transformation programs is highly preferred.
• PMP, PMI-PBA, CBAP, or equivalent certifications are an advantage.