Strategy Development Manager

🏢 Confidential
📍 Saudi ArabiaFull-timeOn-site
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The Strategy Development Manager will support the Strategy function by conducting market and competitive analysis, evaluating strategic opportunities, coordinating strategic initiatives, and preparing reports and presentations for informed decision-making. Key responsibilities include assisting in strategic plan updates, researching industry trends and competitors, assessing new business areas, building financial models, tracking initiative implementation, and preparing executive-level reporting. This role acts as a liaison between Strategy, Business Units, and Business Development. This position requires 8-10 years of experience in strategy, corporate planning, market analysis, management consulting, or financial/business analysis. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance is required, with a preference for an MBA if the Bachelor's is in Engineering. Experience in sectors like EPC, Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure Development, Facility Management, or Project Development is advantageous. Strong analytical, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential.
Required Skills
Other
Scenario and sensitivity analysesFeasibility StudiesSWOT analyses
Business, Sales & Management
Competitive Analysis
Requirements
Requires 8-10 years of experience in strategy, corporate planning, market analysis, management consulting, or financial/business analysis. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance is mandatory, with an MBA being preferred if the Bachelor's is in Engineering. Experience in EPC, Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure Development, Facility Management, or Project Development is preferred. Demonstrated ability to conduct market/competitive research, develop business cases/financial models, prepare executive presentations, and work cross-functionally is essential.
Description
PurposeSupport the Strategy function by conducting market and competitive analysis, evaluating strategic opportunities, coordinating strategic initiatives, and preparing strategic reports and presentations to enable informed decision-making and guide Business Development prioritiesKey Accountability Areas Key ActivitiesStrategy Formulation SupportAssist in preparing and updating the Annual and 3 - 5 Year Strategic Plans.Collect and validate input from business units to ensure strategic consistency and data accuracy.Market & Competitive IntelligenceConduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, emerging technologies, and new geographies.Generate insight reports and executive summaries highlighting implications for the companyOpportunity Screening & EvaluationSupport preliminary assessment of new business areas, services, or market entries.Prepare initial feasibility studies, SWOT analyses, and opportunity briefs for review.Financial & Analytical SupportBuild and maintain financial and business models to evaluate potential investments and initiatives.Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision-making.Strategic Initiative TrackingCoordinate implementation of approved strategic initiatives across BUs.Track performance, highlight risks or deviations, and report progress.Strategic Reporting & PresentationsPrepare strategy reports, dashboards, KPIs, and board-level presentations.Ensure outputs are accurate, consistent, and aligned with corporate messaging.Collaboration & CoordinationAct as liaison between Strategy, Business Units, and Business Development to ensure smooth information flow.Support the handover of validated opportunities to Business Development for execution.Knowledge and Experience8 - 10 years of experience in strategy, corporate planning, market analysis, management consulting, or financial/business analysis.Experience in one or more of the following sectors is preferred:-EPC / Construction-Energy & Utilities (Transmission, Distribution, Renewables)-Infrastructure Development / FM / Project Development•Demonstrated ability to:-Conduct market and competitive research and translate insights into structured recommendations.-Develop business cases, feasibility models, or financial evaluations.-Prepare executive-level presentations and strategyreports.-Work cross-functionally across multiple business units and functions.Education and CertificationsEducation Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (any discipline), Business Administration, Economics, or Finance.Master's in Business Administration is preferred if the Bachelor's degree is in Engineering
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