Manager, Corporate Strategic Planning

Job Purpose

Manage corporate strategic planning initiatives by providing analytical insights, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring effective communication and execution of strategic plans across departments to ensure alignment with SOPC’s strategic objectives and vision.

• Collaborate on drafting, refining, and reviewing SOPC’s strategic objectives and plans.
• Develop strategic planning initiatives for SOPC departments/sections to ensure alignment with SOPC’s strategic objectives.
• Execute regular alignment reviews with IOC guidelines, maintaining congruence with Olympic Movement standards and supporting IOC-driven goals like sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Oversee the alignment of SOPC’s brand with Olympic values, ensuring consistency in communications and stakeholder interactions.
• Track and analyze the impact of brand alignment efforts, assessing SOPC’s adherence to Olympic values using KPIs.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in corporate planning to ensure SOPC’s strategic processes remain effective and relevant.

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that may influence SOPC’s strategic direction.
• Manage and analyze the scope, timeline, and KPIs of strategic planning initiatives, providing insights and recommendations to meet SOPC's objectives efficiently.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing adjustments.

• Proactively identify and assess potential risks that may impact SOPC’s strategic objectives and overall performance, using data-driven analysis and industry best practices to ensure comprehensive risk identification and early intervention.
• Collaborate closely with the Strategy Director to review identified risks, providing well-researched insights and proposing tailored, actionable mitigation strategies that support SOPC’s resilience and strategic alignment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and input for strategic decision-making.
• Serve as a liaison between departments to ensure strategic planning initiatives are communicated and understood across SOPC.

• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations that summarize strategic planning progress, challenges, and opportunities for SOPC’s leadership.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders to aid in high-level decision-making.

At Team Saudi, we care deeply about creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for our athletes and employees. We welcome applicants who demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where everyone is protected, valued, and given fair opportunities to thrive.