Our client is a leading real estate developer headquartered in Riyadh is seeking a highly accomplished Strategy Director. This newly created position is pivotal to supporting the organisation’s ambitious growth plans and major upcoming projects, as it continues its legacy of delivering impactful, sustainable developments. The Strategy Director will report to the Chief of Staff and work closely with executive leadership, driving strategic initiatives from planning through execution and ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term vision and values of excellence, agility, and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and ongoing enhancement of the company’s strategic plan
• Translate organisational goals into actionable KPIs, milestones, and risk mitigation plans, ensuring clear processes for tracking progress.
• Build, mentor, and expand a small, agile strategy team.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff, CEO, and executive leaders to align and drive strategic initiatives.
• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve obstacles and ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Cascade strategy throughout the organisation, driving execution and accountability both top-down and bottom-up.
• Maintain a hands-on, adaptable approach, thriving in lean or startup environments.
• Support IPO readiness and other major transformation milestones.
• Foster a culture of business acumen and emotional intelligence, positioning the strategy function as a true business partner.
• Contribute to recruitment and onboarding as the team grows.
• Provide regular, transparent updates to leadership on progress and recommendations.
• Uphold the organisation’s values in all strategic activities.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in strategy roles, preferably in the private sector; outstanding candidates with 7–8 years’ experience will be considered.
• Proven success in building and executing strategies, ideally within real estate, capital markets, or investment banking.
• Experience in both large organisations and boutique/startup settings; able to operate independently and build teams from scratch.
• Strong business acumen, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder influence.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience supporting IPO processes is a significant plus.
• Arabic language skills are preferred but not required.

Long-Term Vision

Our client is committed to shaping the future of real estate in Saudi Arabia through sustainable growth, innovative development, and value creation for communities and partners. With a robust pipeline of projects and a focus on operational excellence, our client aims to play a significant role in the Kingdom’s economic transformation and urban development goals. The Strategy Director will be instrumental in translating this vision into actionable strategies, ensuring the business remains agile, competitive, and positioned for long-term success, including readiness for future milestones such as IPO and expansion into new markets.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary, including basic, housing and transport allowance
• Education allowance for children
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Health insurance for self and dependents
• Optional parental insurance coverage at a discounted rate
• Annual bonus

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