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Qiddiya Investment Company

<div><p>Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a highly skilled and strategic-minded Assistant Manager - Strategy Oversight to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of the company&rsquo;s strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with our long-term vision. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to oversee strategic projects, evaluate performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement efforts.</p><p>
The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background coupled with excellent project management skills, enabling effective oversight and execution of strategic plans that contribute to Qiddiya's growth and success as a leading entertainment destination.</p>
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Support the formulation and communication of Qiddiya's strategic plans and business objectives.</li><li>
Monitor the progress of strategic initiatives, ensuring timely achievement of milestones and deliverables.</li><li>
Conduct in-depth analysis of operational and financial data to assess performance against strategic goals.</li><li>
Collaborate with various departments to identify risks and opportunities related to strategic projects.</li><li>
Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>
Facilitate workshops and meetings to promote strategic alignment and knowledge sharing across teams.</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement by recommending adjustments to strategies based on performance data and market trends.</li></ul><br>
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Requirements</b><br>
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Finance, or related field.</li><li>
Minimum 4 years of experience in strategy, corporate planning, or business development roles.</li></ul><br>
<b>
Benefits</b><p><br>
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.</p></div>

Assistant Manager - Strategy Oversight

KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
<div>
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.</div><br>
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Responsibilities:
<div>
Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior planning Manager to join our team in Riyadh, KSA.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Senior Planning Manager will lead all planning and scheduling activities for the enabling and early works packages, ensuring programmes are realistic, fully integrated, and aligned with project objectives. The role requires strategic oversight combined with hands-on management of schedules, progress monitoring, and programme risk during a highly complex, multi-contractor phase of the project.</div><div>
This is a senior, site-based role working closely with the client, project controls, and delivery teams.</div><div></div><div><br>
We envisage success in this role to include:</div><ul><li><div>
Demonstrating experience and capability in all aspects of planning and scheduling within the construction and engineering environment.</div></li><li><div>
Developing, review, and manage the master programme and detailed schedules for enabling and early works packages</div></li><li><div>
Ensuring alignment between contractor programmes, interface milestones, and overall project timelines</div></li><li><div>
Reviewing baseline programmes, updates, and recovery schedules submitted by contractors</div></li><li><div>
Establishing planning standards, coding structures, and reporting requirements</div></li><li><div>
Monitoring progress against approved programmes using earned value and schedule performance metrics</div></li><li><div>
Identifying critical path activities, float consumption, and key risks to programme delivery</div></li><li><div>
Preparing planning reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for the client</div></li><li><div>
Supporting monthly reporting cycles and programme reviews</div></li><li><div>
Identifying programme risks, constraints, and opportunities during enabling works</div></li><li><div>
Supporting mitigation strategies and sequencing improvements</div></li><li><div>
Providing planning input to change assessments, variations, and claims (including EOTs)</div></li><li><div>
Supporting forensic schedule analysis when required</div></li><li><div>
Working closely with Interface and Design Coordination teams to manage dependencies and handovers</div></li><li><div>
Coordinating with contractors, authorities, and third-party stakeholders on critical milestones</div></li><li><div>
Supporting smooth transition from enabling works into main works packages</div></li><li><div>
Leading and mentor planning engineers and schedulers</div></li><li><div>
Ensuring compliance with project planning procedures and governance frameworks</div></li><li><div>
Supporting audits, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives</div></li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div>
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will have a minimum of 15+ years experience in a planning/scheduling role preferably in the GCC region. Experience in Microsoft Office, Primavera and Microsoft Project applications and a Bachelor Degree in Engineering is essential.</div><div></div><p><br>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</p><p>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</p></div>

Senior Planning Manager

The Second Construction Co. LTD of China Construction Third Engineering Bureau （Dubai Branch）

<p><b>Role Overview:</b></p><p>We are seeking a highly experienced <b>Senior Government Affairs Manager</b> to act as the primary strategic interface between our projects and key Saudi regulatory authorities. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive expertise in public affairs and stakeholder management to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, expedite critical technical approvals, and ensure seamless project execution in strict compliance with local laws.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>Strategic Technical Approvals:</b> Lead high-level coordination and negotiations with SEC, NWC, and Saudi Civil Defense. Proactively resolve complex regulatory queries and technical discrepancies during MEP submissions to ensure timely utility connections and final handovers.</li><li><b>Compliance &amp; Issue Resolution:</b> Oversee all municipal affairs and interactions with local Amana/Balady. Develop proactive compliance strategies for site operations, excavation, and camp management. Act swiftly and professionally to manage and resolve any sudden site inspections, administrative bottlenecks, or operational stoppages.</li><li><b>Stakeholder Engagement:</b> Establish, maintain, and strengthen trust-based strategic partnerships with key decision-makers across municipal, traffic, and MHRSD departments to foster a supportive operational environment.</li><li><b>Labor Compliance Oversight:</b> Ensure absolute alignment with MHRSD regulations across the project site. Proactively manage potential labor relations risks, oversee subcontractor compliance (including Ajeer validity), and professionally handle any critical occupational incident (GOSI) claims to protect the Main Contractor from joint liability.</li><li><b>Policy Foresight:</b> Continuously monitor and analyze evolving Saudi regulations and Vision 2030 initiatives impacting the construction sector, providing strategic counsel and risk mitigation plans to the project management board.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><b>Nationality:</b> Saudi National.</li><li><b>Experience:</b> Minimum of 7 years of senior-level experience in Government Affairs, Public Relations, or Compliance Management within the large-scale EPC construction, Joint Venture, or Oil &amp; Gas sectors.</li><li><b>Proven Track Record:</b> Demonstrable success in effectively engaging with and navigating the approval processes of key entities such as SEC, Amana, MHRSD, and Civil Defense. Prior experience working within relevant government ministries is highly advantageous.</li><li><b>Core Competencies:</b> Exceptional negotiation, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills. Deep understanding of the operational milestones of mega-construction projects.</li><li><b>Language:</b> Fluent in native Arabic and professional business English to ensure seamless reporting and collaboration with the expatriate leadership team.</li></ul><p><b>Compensation Package:</b> Based on experience</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Senior Government Affairs Manager

Mastercard

<div><p><b>Our Purpose</b></p><p></p><p><i>
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we&rsquo;re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.</i></p><p></p><p><b>
Title and Summary</b></p><p></p>
Associate Managing Consultant, Strategy &amp; Transformation - Advisors &amp; Consulting Services<p></p>
Associate Managing Consultant &ndash; Strategy &amp; Transformation<br>
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Advisors &amp; Consulting Services<br>
<br>
Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors &amp; Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard&rsquo;s rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.<br>
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The Advisors &amp; Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy &amp; Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Strategy &amp; Transformation consultants lead clients through impactful decision-making as they tackle strategic, tactical, operational, and transformational business challenges. They apply a broad set of problem-solving techniques to improve the client&rsquo;s overall strategy, performance, and operations.<br>
<br>
Positions for different specializations and levels are available in separate job postings. Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience: https://careers.mastercard.com/us/en/consulting-specializations-at-mastercard<br>
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Roles and Responsibilities<br>
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Client Impact<br>
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<ul><li>Manage deliverable development and workstreams on projects across a range of industries and problem statements</li><li>Contribute to and/or develop strategies and programs for large, regional, and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value</li><li>Manage working relationship with client managers, and act as trusted and reliable partner</li></ul><br>
Team Collaboration &amp; Culture<br>
<ul><li>Develop sound business recommendations and deliver effective client presentations</li><li>Plan, organize, and structure own work and that of junior project delivery consultants to identify effective analysis structures to address client problems, synthesize analyses into relevant findings, and create impactful storylines</li><li>Lead team and external meetings, and lead or co-lead project management</li><li>Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital and solution development</li><li>Grow from coaching to enable ownership of day-to-day project management across client projects, and mentor junior consultants</li></ul><br>
Qualifications<br>
Basic qualifications<br>
<ul><li>Undergraduate degree with work experience in consulting, corporate strategy, business intelligence, business line management, or product management</li><li>Experience managing clients or internal stakeholders</li><li>Logical, structured thinking, and affinity for numerical analysis</li><li>Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills</li><li>Ability to perform multiple tasks with multiple clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)</li><li>Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs</li><li>Ability to travel to client sites on a semi-regular basis</li></ul><br>
Preferred qualifications<br>
<ul><li>Experience managing tasks or workstreams in a collaborative team environment with third parties</li><li>Experience coaching junior delivery consultants</li><li>Relevant industry expertise</li><li>MBA or master&rsquo;s degree with relevant specialization</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Corporate Security Responsibility</b></p><p><br>
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:</p><ul><li><p>
Abide by Mastercard&rsquo;s security policies and practices;</p></li><li><p>
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;</p></li><li><p>
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and</p></li><li><p>
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard&rsquo;s guidelines.</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

Associate Managing Consultant, Strategy & Transformation - Advisors & Consulting Services

Palladium: Make It Possible

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Senior Strategy Consultant (12 Months)
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Palladium is recruiting
  <strong>
   Senior Consultants
  </strong>
  to join our dynamic team on a 1-year project in Riyadh, KSA, in a high-impact secondment opportunity to support a
  <strong>
   Center‑of‑Government entity under the Royal Court
  </strong>
  , working at the heart of
  <strong>
   Vision 2030 delivery
  </strong>
  .
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  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.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  This position is based on the requirement for only KSA nationals.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <u>
   Key Responsibilities
  </u>
 </p>
 <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
   <strong>
    t
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain structured documentation and project records
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <u>
   Candidate Qualifications
  </u>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
   <strong>
    Business Administration, Management, Engineering
   </strong>
   , or similar
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong background in
   <strong>
    strategy or transformation,
   </strong>
   including familiarity with Kaplan/Norton framework and/or other performance management methodology is highly desirable
  </li>
  <li>
   Minimum
   <strong>
    3+ years experience
   </strong>
  </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>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <u>
   Reporting &amp; Relationships
  </u>
 </p>
 <p>
  The role reports to the Manager. Reporting requirements include:
 </p>
 <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>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Key relationships will be both with their Palladium Line Manager and the Client Manager, as well as the wider Consulting team.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  This role offers
  <strong>
   exceptional exposure
  </strong>
  , credibility, and learning for consultants seeking to work on
  <strong>
   national‑level strategy
  </strong>
  within one of the Kingdom&rsquo;s most strategic government environments.
 </p>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Senior Consultant

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Management Consultant &amp; Senior Consultant (12 Months)
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Palladium is recruiting
  <strong>
   Consultants and Senior Consultants
  </strong>
  to join our dynamic team on a 1-year project in Riyadh, KSA, in a high-impact secondment opportunity to support a
  <strong>
   Center‑of‑Government entity under the Royal Court
  </strong>
  , working at the heart of
  <strong>
   Vision 2030 delivery
  </strong>
  .
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  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.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  This position is based on the requirement for only KSA nationals.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <u>
   Key Responsibilities
  </u>
 </p>
 <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
   <strong>
    t
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain structured documentation and project records
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <u>
   Candidate Qualifications
  </u>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
   <strong>
    Business Administration, Management, Engineering
   </strong>
   , or similar
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong background in
   <strong>
    strategy or transformation,
   </strong>
   including familiarity with Kaplan/Norton framework and/or other performance management methodology is highly desirable
  </li>
  <li>
   Minimum
   <strong>
    3+ years experience for Senior Consultants
   </strong>
   , and
   <strong>
    2 years experience for Consultants
   </strong>
  </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>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <u>
   Reporting &amp; Relationships
  </u>
 </p>
 <p>
  The role reports to the Manager. Reporting requirements include:
 </p>
 <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>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Key relationships will be both with their Palladium Line Manager and the Client Manager, as well as the wider Consulting team.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  This role offers
  <strong>
   exceptional exposure
  </strong>
  , credibility, and learning for consultants seeking to work on
  <strong>
   national‑level strategy
  </strong>
  within one of the Kingdom&rsquo;s most strategic government environments.
 </p>
</div>


Management Consultant

Amazon

<div>
 <strong>
  Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead the Amazon Marketplace Experience Transformation (AMET) function for Delivery Associates (DAs) and Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) across Africa, Middle East, and Turkey. In this critical role, you will be based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on local operations while developing and executing the regional strategy. You will leverage multiple listening channels to identify experience priorities, consolidate feedback, and work cross-functionally to address key improvement opportunities. This position requires exceptional stakeholder management and strategic thinking to create meaningful programs that enhance the overall driver and DSP experience across diverse markets.
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 Your expertise in program management, strategy development, and influence without authority will be essential as you partner with external entities to create impactful campaigns, present strategies to senior leadership, and drive initiatives that transform the delivery partner experience. You will serve as the strategic voice for delivery partners, ensuring their needs are represented in business decisions while balancing operational excellence and partner satisfaction
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 <br/>
 Key job responsibilities
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 <ul>
  <li>
   Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for delivery partner experience across Africa, Middle East, and Turkey, while maintaining focused implementation in Saudi Arabian operations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collect and analyze insights from multiple listening channels to identify experience priorities, then work cross-functionally with operations teams, ACES, and DEX teams to address structural challenges within established SLAs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Draft comprehensive strategy documents and present recommendations to senior leadership, driving alignment and securing resources for key initiatives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish and manage partnerships with external entities to create campaigns and benefits for Delivery Associates and DSPs, including organizing annual partner meetings and launching ignite events throughout the region.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead country expansion efforts and new program launches within AMET, ensuring consistent implementation of best practices while adapting to local market needs.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Basic Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   5+ years of program or project management experience
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
  </li>
  <li>
   5+ years of owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
  </li>
  <li>
   Bachelor's degree
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in Arabic-language communication skills, both written and verbal
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Preferred Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   2+ years of driving process improvements experience
  </li>
  <li>
   Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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  Company
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 - Afaq - Warehouse Branch
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 Job ID: A3145456
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Delivery Experience Senior Program Manager, Delivery Service Partners, Africa, Middle East, and Turkey

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