Assistant Manager - DevCo Strategic Planning and Performance

Division: Projects Delivery

Department: Technical Project Management Office

Company: Red Sea Global

What We Offer

Joining Red Sea Global [DEVCO]means becoming part of a visionary company dedicated to sustainable development and innovation in the projects we deliver. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, supports professional development, and encourages collaboration across all levels. As a member of our TPMO leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence key strategic decisions, drive meaningful change, and contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of the region.

• Position Title: Assistant Manager - DevCo Strategic Planning and Performance
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Division: Projects Delivery
• Department: Technical Project Management Office

About the Role

As the Assistant Manager for DevCo Strategic Planning and Performance, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and driving the strategic direction and operational excellence of DevCo Operations within Red Sea Global. This role entails ownership of the entire strategy-to-execution chain, encompassing the formulation and maintenance of the business strategy, execution of a comprehensive strategic roadmap, oversight of the annual and three-year business planning cycles, and management of a portfolio of strategic initiatives designed to enhance performance and operational efficiency.

You will serve as a key liaison between operational teams and executive management, synthesizing complex performance data into actionable insights and business decisions. Your expertise will foster a culture of continuous improvement through structured business analysis, scenario planning, and portfolio prioritization, ensuring alignment with broader Group objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, periodic refresh, and review of the DevCo Operations business strategy, ensuring it is adaptive and forward-looking.
• Oversee the comprehensive annual and three-year business planning cycles, collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate financial and operational objectives.
• Lead the preparation, submission, and iterative review of the annual budget in partnership with Finance and Financial Planning & Analysis teams to ensure fiscal discipline and alignment with strategic goals.
• Maintain and continuously update the Strategic Initiatives Register, tracking progress, milestones, and benefit realization through to successful closure.
• Conduct detailed operational efficiency analyses, identify areas for improvement, and develop robust business cases to support enhancement initiatives.
• Design and manage a strategic performance framework that supports rigorous monitoring and evaluation, producing insightful Quarterly Business Review analyses to inform strategic decisions.
• Deliver comprehensive business analyses including options appraisal, scenario modeling, and benchmarking against industry best practices to guide strategic choices.
• Prepare executive-level reports, papers, and dynamic presentations that effectively translate data and analyses into clear strategic decisions for senior leadership.
• Ensure continuous alignment of DevCo Operations strategy, business plans, and performance metrics with the overarching Group direction and interrelated DevCo functions.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline is required. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are advantageous.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience, with a minimum of 4 years focused on corporate strategy, business planning, performance management, business analysis, or management consulting, preferably within complex project delivery environments.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Corporate Strategy and Strategic Planning: Expert proficiency to support strategic development and drive implementation with agility.
• Business Analysis and Options Appraisal: Expert capability in dissecting business problems and evaluating alternatives to recommend sound solutions.
• Business Planning and Portfolio Prioritisation: Advanced skills to align projects and initiatives with strategic priorities effectively.
• KPI Framework Design and Performance Management: Advanced expertise to develop meaningful performance metrics that drive accountability and excellence.
• Executive Communication and Presentation Design: Expert-level skill in articulating complex information succinctly and convincingly to senior stakeholders.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent command of written and spoken English with strong executive writing and communication skills; proficiency in Arabic is considered advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to develop analytical models and deliver high-impact executive-grade presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive problem-solving approach with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strategic outlook.