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IDC Research Inc.

<div>Overview:

About the Role &amp; Team
IDC is seeking a Consulting Manager to work in our Customs Solutions group. The successful Consulting Manager will be able to engage clients to understand requirements and support delivery of custom market research projects to meet those needs. In this role, you will manage client communications and as part of a team facilitate on-time, high quality market research-based deliverables and customer experience with an eye towards growing customer relationships and business outcomes. 
 
The role will entail active management of day-to-day communications and engagement milestones with both external clients and internal stakeholders. The Consulting Manager will partner with IDC&rsquo;s centers of expertise, IDC analysts, sales, and other groups such as outside contractors as appropriate to yield the highest value for our customers.
This position will offer growth opportunities in the form of varied exposure to IDC&rsquo;s custom solutions, experience in specific market research methodologies, and client leadership. 
What You&rsquo;ll Do<ul><li>
Operate with a client-centric orientation to maximize IDC value in terms of quality, timeliness, and customer experience.
</li><li>Manage projects that satisfy client requirements and address project specifications and timelines as proposed. Manage quality assurance in every stage of the engagement, e.g., proof-reading for accuracy, ensuring quality assurance on a dataset, etc.
</li><li>Leverage his/her experience and IDC&rsquo;s knowledge base to drive high-impact deliverable and content creation during project delivery and steer/moderate client conversations.
</li><li>Work with analyst teams to develop customized content narratives, structure analysis and drive overall engagement design.
</li><li>Contribute to, review and discuss deliverables with analyst delivery teams to achieve high quality and impactful client deliverables.</li><li>
Set and manage client expectations including creating and monitoring workplans, effective meeting management, driving ongoing team communications (internal &amp; external), managing project budgets and accounting related to engagements (revenue and expense recognition), managing competing priorities and orchestrating diverse internal and external project contributors</li></ul><div></div><div> 
What You Bring</div> 
<div></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience required, master&rsquo;s degree is not required but a plus (MBA, etc.)</li><li>
Min 5 years of professional experience with a focus on client service and project management</li><li>
Subject matter expertise and a working knowledge of the ICT market is advantageous - A macro-level and ecosystem understanding of a broad set of technology topics and themes is desirable.
</li><li>Understanding of market research and related methodologies (e.g., qualitative and quantitative research, market modeling, etc.)</li><li>
Experienced in MS Office PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook; performing calculations and analysis in Excel</li><li>
The ability to bring productive energy and intellectual leadership to cross-disciplinary project teams consisting of analyst subject matter experts and other IDC resources to bring the best out of the analysis and custom insights generated on projects.</li><li>
Strong analytical skills and writing ability are required for this position as well as the ability to present project findings confidently to senior audiences.</li><li>
Excellent communication skills with written and oral communications</li><li>
Strong project management skills are essential. PMP certification a plus</li><li>
Travel generally less than 10%
</li></ul><div>Why This Role Stands Out</div><div> 
 
At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.</div><div> 
</div><div>Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.</div><div> 
What We Offer</div> 
<div></div><ul><li>
A permanent, full-time position with a hybrid working model.</li><li>
A benefit package to complete your salary</li><li>
You will be a part of a vibrant team that excels in delivering customer demands for decades and continues to service customer requirements through tailor-made solutions locally, regionally and globally.</li><li>
Individualized Culture: An environment where you can explore new areas outside your specialty and stay engaged with work you enjoy.</li><li>
A position in a highly professional and globally respected market research and advisory firm, where initiative leading to results is rewarded.</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Equal Opportunity Employer</div><div>
IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.</div><div></div> 
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Consulting Manager

Four Principles

<div>Main Objective
As a Senior Consultant within the Four Principles Management Consulting team, you will play a key
role in delivering high-impact Lean and operational excellence projects across various industries.
You will work closely with clients to analyze business processes, identify improvement opportunities,
and implement sustainable solutions. You will be expected to contribute to project execution, client
engagement, and internal capability development, while supporting Managers and Principals in
delivering value to clients.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Deliver Lean and operational excellence projects across industries, applying Four Principles</li></ul>
methodologies.<ul><li>Conduct detailed process analyses, identify inefficiencies, and propose actionable</li></ul>
improvements.<ul><li>Facilitate workshops and training sessions with client teams to drive change and build</li></ul>
capabilities.<ul><li>Support the design and implementation of transformation roadmaps and performance</li></ul>
improvement initiatives.<ul><li>Collaborate with cross-functional client teams to ensure alignment and successful</li></ul>
execution.<ul><li>Monitor project progress, manage deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met.</li><li>Prepare and present findings, recommendations, and reports to client stakeholders.</li><li>Actively contribute to internal knowledge development and methodology enhancement.</li><li>Provide coaching and guidance to junior consultants on project tasks and professional</li></ul>
development.
Required Skills<ul><li>2&ndash;4 years of experience in management consulting or a related field.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach.</li><li>Proven ability to work in client-facing roles and manage stakeholder expectations.</li><li>Solid understanding of business processes and operational improvement techniques.</li><li>Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.</li><li>Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.</li><li>Willingness to travel frequently, especially to Saudi Arabia.</li></ul>
Education<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.</li></ul></div>

Senior Consultant - Lean Management Consultant

<div>
 
 Main Objective
 
 
 
 As an Associate Director with Four Principles, you&rsquo;ll have extensive consulting experience and work on management consulting projects, leading a team of consultants and analysts, helping our clients to solve challenges related to operations, implementation, business transformation, process and performance improvement using Lean Management principles.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Add value to our clients by helping them address complex issues, deliver sustainable results and demonstrate real impact
 </li>
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 Advise clients, design and implement Lean solutions that can help transform clients&rsquo; organisations
 </li>
 <li>
 Take responsibility for leading projects and managing numerous team members, as well as developing junior team members through knowledge sharing and on-the-job coaching
 </li>
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 Take accountability for the team on your projects, address performance issues promptly and take necessary action to ensure performance remains on track
 </li>
 <li>
 Introduce change and manage clients&rsquo; expectations across the full hierarchy from top management to blue collar roles
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to shift quickly from one complex situation to another when working on multifaceted projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Able to align with project sponsors and cross-functional teams regarding outcomes, decisions, targets etc. across all levels within a client&rsquo;s organization
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in client acquisitions and actively support senior managers/principals with business development
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in further developing Lean Management concepts, products and tools
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Required Skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 5&ndash;6 years of experience in Management Consulting
 </li>
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 Involvement in Lean Management implementation and/or experience in a related industry is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in implementing operational change
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge and experience in Lean tools including but not limited to: process mapping, value stream mapping, Kanban, Kaizen, Jidoka, TPM is advantageous
 </li>
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 Fluent command of English and native command of Arabic is required
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel)
 </li>
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 Excellent time management, analytical, problem-solving, logical thinking skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong entrepreneurial and team spirit
 </li>
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 High level of commitment, perseverance, and ability to work under pressure and long hours
 </li>
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 Professional demeanor when dealing with clients
 </li>
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 Willingness to travel extensively mainly to Saudi Arabia
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Education
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field is required
 </li>
 <li>
 MBA / relevant post-graduate degree is an advantage
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Associate Director - Lean Management Consulting

<div>Main Objective
As an Associate Director with Four Principles, you&rsquo;ll have extensive consulting experience and work on management consulting projects, leading a team of consultants and analysts, helping our clients to solve challenges related to operations, implementation, business transformation, process and performance improvement using Lean Management principles.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Add value to our clients by helping them address complex issues, deliver sustainable results and demonstrate real impact</li><li>
Advise clients, design and implement Lean solutions that can help transform clients&rsquo; organisations</li><li>
Take responsibility for leading projects and managing numerous team members, as well as developing junior team members through knowledge sharing and on-the-job coaching</li><li>
Take accountability for the team on your projects, address performance issues promptly and take necessary action to ensure performance remains on track</li><li>
Introduce change and manage clients&rsquo; expectations across the full hierarchy from top management to blue collar roles</li><li>
Able to shift quickly from one complex situation to another when working on multifaceted projects</li><li>
Able to align with project sponsors and cross-functional teams regarding outcomes, decisions, targets etc. across all levels within a client&rsquo;s organization</li><li>
Assist in client acquisitions and actively support senior managers/principals with business development</li><li>
Participate in further developing Lean Management concepts, products and tools</li></ul>
Required Skills<ul><li>
5&ndash;6 years of experience in Management Consulting</li><li>
Involvement in Lean Management implementation and/or experience in a related industry is a plus</li><li>
Experience in implementing operational change</li><li>
Knowledge and experience in Lean tools including but not limited to: process mapping, value stream mapping, Kanban, Kaizen, Jidoka, TPM is advantageous</li><li>
Fluent command of English and native command of Arabic is required</li><li>
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel)</li><li>
Excellent time management, analytical, problem-solving, logical thinking skills</li><li>
Strong entrepreneurial and team spirit</li><li>
High level of commitment, perseverance, and ability to work under pressure and long hours</li><li>
Professional demeanor when dealing with clients</li><li>
Willingness to travel extensively mainly to Saudi Arabia</li></ul>
Education<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field is required</li><li>
MBA / relevant post-graduate degree is an advantage</li></ul></div>

Palladium: Make It Possible

<div>
 
 
 Management Consultant &amp; Senior Consultant (12 Months)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Palladium is recruiting
 
 Consultants and Senior Consultants
 
 to join our dynamic team on a 1-year project in Riyadh, KSA, in a high-impact secondment opportunity to support a
 
 Center‑of‑Government entity under the Royal Court
 
 , working at the heart of
 
 Vision 2030 delivery
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 As a key member of the team, the Consultants are embedded on site providing hands-on involvement in national and international strategic priorities. The Consultants are expected to work in a fast-paced, high visibility environment and to manage themselves - time allocation, learning new things, and maintaining deliverable quality.
 
 
 
 
 
 This position is based on the requirement for only KSA nationals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support the design and development of strategic initiatives, frameworks, and implementation plans
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct benchmarking, studies, and current‑state assessments
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare and follow up on initiative plans and execution in coordination with relevant entities
 </li>
 <li>
 Track progress and document achievements against agreed objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Support development of KPIs and performance monitoring frameworks
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare executive‑level reports and presentations
 </li>
 <li>
 Support governance activities, including committee and meeting managemen
 
 t
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain structured documentation and project records
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Qualifications
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Business Administration, Management, Engineering
 
 , or similar
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong background in
 
 strategy or transformation,
 
 including familiarity with Kaplan/Norton framework and/or other performance management methodology is highly desirable
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum
 
 3+ years experience for Senior Consultants
 
 , and
 
 2 years experience for Consultants
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Highly adaptable, able to perform under short and evolving deadlines
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent PowerPoint skills and experience preparing executive-level deliverables
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication skills in Arabic and English
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure or interest in International Relations a plus
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting &amp; Relationships
 
 
 
 The role reports to the Manager. Reporting requirements include:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Attendance of all client-required meetings
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in regular status updates with the project manager on client engagements
 </li>
 <li>
 Regular updates with line manager
 </li>
 <li>
 Timely submission of assigned deliverables
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Key relationships will be both with their Palladium Line Manager and the Client Manager, as well as the wider Consulting team.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role offers
 
 exceptional exposure
 
 , credibility, and learning for consultants seeking to work on
 
 national‑level strategy
 
 within one of the Kingdom&rsquo;s most strategic government environments.
 
</div>

Management Consultant

MCG Talent

<div>
 
 We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Management Consultant with expertise in digital and customer strategy to join our client's team.
 
 
 
 
 
 In this role, you will leverage your experience to help organizations navigate their digital transformation journeys and enhance customer engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving impactful change.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Client Engagement
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collaborate with clients to understand their business challenges and opportunities in the context of digital transformation and customer experience.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Strategy Development
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop and implement comprehensive digital and customer strategies that align with clients' business objectives and enhance customer value.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Market Analysis
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, insights, and best practices in digital and customer engagement.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Solution Design
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Design and recommend innovative solutions that improve customer journeys, leveraging technology and data analytics.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Project Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead and manage consulting projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and alignment with client expectations.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Stakeholder Communication
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting findings, recommendations, and progress updates clearly and persuasively.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Performance Measurement
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Establish KPIs and metrics to evaluate the success of digital strategies and customer initiatives, making data-driven recommendations for improvement.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Collaboration
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work closely with cross-functional teams, including technology, marketing, and operations, to ensure integrated solutions are developed and delivered.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Thought Leadership
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Contribute to the firm&rsquo;s knowledge base by sharing insights, developing frameworks, and participating in practice development activities.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Nahdi

<div>Execute the comprehensive implementation of the systems lifecycle, which includes active participation in project management, detailed analysis of financial implications for new tools and services, ensuring that system developments reflect business requirements and align with overarching business strategies while upholding high standards in operational performance and metrics while managing a team of developers and applications analysts.
Accountabilities
<ul><li>Analyze business processes to uncover areas for documentation enhancement, process simplification, and opportunities for automation and operational improvements, subsequently recommending the adoption of new systems enhancement and optimization that align with the organization's business objectives. 
</li><li>Set up, track, and use key performance indicators (KPIs) for system availability, reliability, and security to assess and enhance system performance.
</li><li>Comply to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure standardized and efficient operations.
</li><li>Develop, review, and assess cost estimates and projections for new tools, applications, and external consulting services to support in managing project budget and manage timelines and resources efficiently to ensure timely completion of deliverables, while adhering to standard project management processes.
</li><li>Contribute to the in-depth analysis of existing business processes within the domain, identifying inefficiencies and potential areas for optimization.
</li><li>Develop comprehensive plans to streamline processes, enhancing overall operational effectiveness and employee experience and implement change management processes to minimize disruption during system updates or changes.
</li><li>Work closely with various departments to understand their specific needs and tailor solutions accordingly as well as provide ongoing support and guidance to users, addressing any issues or concerns with the systems and applications. 
</li><li>Collaborate with the IT team to integrate new technologies into the system, ensuring they complement and enhance existing workflows.
</li><li>Regularly analyze -related data to derive insights that inform decision-making and strategy as well as create and present reports to senior management, highlighting key findings and offering recommendations based on data analysis.
</li><li>Regularly assess and mitigate risks associated with systems and data, maintaining a focus on data privacy and security.
</li><li>Stay informed about the latest trends and advancements in technologies and practices, assessing their applicability to the organization.
</li><li>Provide technical support and development for the team to ensure building capability within the department and building successors. 
</li><li>Managing the IT applications analysts, which includes, training, setting goals, and conducting performance evaluations. It's also about fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment to build a skilled, collaborative, and innovative IT applications team capable of meeting organizational goals.
</li></ul>Work Environment
<ul><li>Indoors : 100%
</li><li>Outdoors : 0%
</li><li>Working Days : 5 Working Days
</li><li>Days off : 2 Days Off
</li><li>Working Hours : 8:00 AM &ndash; 6:00 PM (1 hour break)
</li></ul>Job Requirement
<div><div><div><div><div>Education
</div><div><ul><li>BSc in IT (MIS)
</li></ul></div></div> 
<div><div>Experience
</div><div><ul><li>5+ Years of Experience in IT applications with preferably 2 years in applications or corporate applications.
</li><li>Proficiency in specific store applications and general retail systems.
</li><li>Proficiency in languages such as SQL, Java, Python, or .NET
</li><li>Skills in database technologies like SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL
</li><li>Knowledge of various phases of SDLC
</li><li>Familiarity with common ERP and CRM platforms, such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce
</li><li>Experience with BI tools like Tableau, Power BI
</li>Understanding of various operating systems like Windows, Linux 
<li>
</li></ul></div></div> 
<div><div>Computer Skills
</div><div><ul><li>MS Office Suite
</li><li>PMP
</li></ul></div></div> 
<div><div>Languages
</div><div><ul><li>English
</li><li>Arabic</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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