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The Head Strategic Corporate Business Development is responsible for identifying, developing, and executing cross-business growth opportunities to create new revenue streams and enhance synergies across business units. This executive-track position focuses on corporate-level strategic initiatives, new business platforms, partnerships, and investments, working closely with executive leadership to drive expansion into new sectors, services, and markets. Key responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, developing and launching new revenue platforms, creating cross-business synergies, developing new business lines and platforms, structuring strategic partnerships and alliances, identifying strategic investments and M&A opportunities, supporting executive-level client relationships, and building a pipeline of corporate-level strategic opportunities.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field, with an MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree preferred. The role requires 10-18 years of experience in corporate business development, strategic planning, and investment roles, particularly within Infrastructure, energy, industrial, or EPC sectors. Proven experience in launching new business lines, cross-business initiatives, and strategic partnerships or investments is essential. Key competencies include corporate-level strategic thinking, cross-business integration, new business platform creation, strong commercial and financial acumen, executive-level stakeholder management, and investment analysis. The ideal candidate possesses an entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset, strong executive presence, high ownership, and a results-driven, execution-focused approach.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field. MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree preferred. 10-18 years of experience in corporate business development, strategic planning, and investment roles within Infrastructure, energy, industrial, or EPC sectors. Proven experience in launching new business lines, cross-business or corporate initiatives, and strategic partnerships or investments.
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Job Location - RiyadhThe Head Strategic Corporate Business Development is responsible for identifying, developing, and executing cross-business growth opportunities that create new revenue streams and enhance synergies across the company's business units.The role focuses on corporate-level strategic initiatives, new business platforms, partnerships, and investments that support long-term growth and diversification. It works closely with executive leadership to drive expansion into new sectors, services, and markets.This is a senior, executive-track position with exposure to board-level decision making.Core MandateCreate new revenue lines across the group.Identify and implement cross-business synergies.Develop new strategic platforms and partnerships.Support executive leadership on corporate growth initiatives.Key Responsibilities1) Corporate Growth InitiativesIdentify new business opportunities aligned with the company's long-term vision.Develop and launch new revenue platforms across multiple business units.Lead feasibility and commercial assessments of new corporate initiatives.Translate strategic priorities into executable business opportunities.2) Cross-Business Synergy DevelopmentIdentify opportunities to create synergies between existing business units.Develop integrated solutions that combine capabilities across divisions.Coordinate with business unit leaders to implement synergy initiatives.Track and report synergy value creation.3) New Business Line & Platform DevelopmentIdentify emerging sectors, technologies, and service models.Develop commercial models for new business lines.Lead the creation of new corporate platforms or verticals.Support the launch and early-stage growth of new ventures.4) Strategic Partnerships & AlliancesIdentify and engage with global partners, technology providers, and investors.Structure strategic alliances, joint ventures, or co-development models.Support executive-level negotiations and relationship management.Ensure partnerships generate measurable revenue and strategic value.5) Strategic Investments & M&AIdentify acquisition and investment opportunities aligned with corporate growth platforms.Develop business cases, financial models, and valuation analyses.Support due diligence and transaction structuring.Assist executive leadership in investment decisions.6) Executive-Level Business DevelopmentSupport CEO and senior leadership in developing strategic client relationships.Identify long-term programs with key government and strategic clients.Position the company as a strategic partner rather than a transactional contractor.7) Corporate Opportunity PipelineBuild and maintain a pipeline of corporate-level strategic opportunities.Prioritize initiatives based on strategic fit and financial returns.Present opportunities to executive leadership and the board.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Revenue generated from new corporate business lines.Value of cross-business synergy initiatives implemented.Number and value of new strategic platforms launched.Partnerships or joint ventures executed.ROI/IRR of new corporate initiatives.Contribution of new segments to total company revenue.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field.MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree preferred.Experience10–18 years of experience in: Corporate business development, Strategic planning and investment roles in Infrastructure, energy, industrial, or EPC sectorsProven experience in: Launching new business lines, Cross-business or corporate initiatives and Strategic partnerships or investmentsKey CompetenciesCorporate-level strategic thinking.Cross-business integration and synergy development.New business platform creation.Strong commercial and financial acumen.Executive-level stakeholder management.Investment analysis and business case development.Leadership AttributesEntrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset.Strong executive presence and credibility.High ownership and accountability.Ability to work across multiple business units.Results-driven with strong execution focus.