Senior Strategy Management Manager

12-month initial contract - with extensions. Arabic speakers required.

We are currently looking for a highly analytical and client-focused Strategy Management Consultant / Project Manager to support the update and execution of the Riyadh Life strategy programme.

This role will play a key part in shaping strategic initiatives, driving delivery execution, and managing stakeholder engagement across a high-profile transformation programme. The successful candidate will combine strong strategic thinking with excellent project management and consulting capabilities.

• Lead the update and refinement of the Riyadh Life strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and long-term vision.
• Manage the end-to-end execution and delivery of strategic initiatives and transformation work streams.
• Conduct detailed analysis, research, and strategic assessments to support decision-making and programme direction.
• Develop high-quality executive presentations, reports, and strategy materials for senior stakeholders.
• Drive project governance, planning, status reporting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination activities.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and expectation management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support workshops, steering committees, and executive meetings through effective facilitation and presentation skills.
• Monitor delivery progress and proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies impacting programme success.

• Proven experience within strategy consulting, management consulting, or transformation project environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Experience managing strategy or transformation projects from planning through execution.
• Excellent client management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Strong PowerPoint and slide production skills, with experience preparing executive-level presentations.
• Solid project management and coordination experience within consulting or corporate environments.
• Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Previous experience within a consulting firm or strategy advisory environment is highly desirable.

Experience supporting government, smart city, urban development, or public sector strategy initiatives would be advantageous.

PMP, Prince2, Agile, or other project management certifications are a plus.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and commercially aware consultant with strong strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to confidently manage both clients and delivery teams. You will thrive in fast-paced transformation environments and be comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels.

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.