Head of Strategy & Governance

About the Role

Qualyn is seeking a Head of Strategy & Governance to lead strategic planning, corporate governance, and performance management. This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves translating the company’s growth ambitions into clear business plans, measurable targets, and accountable execution across various business units and shared services. The Head of Strategy & Governance will also support leadership in strengthening governance, organizational effectiveness, and readiness for future growth and IPO requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of the company’s strategy and annual business plans.
• Work with business leaders to define growth priorities, strategic initiatives, and resource requirements.
• Assess market trends, competitors, partnerships, and expansion opportunities.
• Evaluate business cases for new services, investments, and strategic projects.
• Ensure business unit plans align with the company’s financial and operational objectives.
• Develop and maintain the governance framework, including policies, committee mandates, and delegation of authority.
• Clarify decision-making responsibilities and accountability across the organization.
• Coordinate management and board reporting, meeting agendas, and follow-up on decisions.
• Monitor adherence to approved governance processes and escalate gaps.
• Coordinate with Finance, HR, Legal, and other functions on governance and IPO readiness requirements.
• Establish corporate and departmental KPIs with clear ownership and targets.
• Lead monthly and quarterly business performance reviews.
• Monitor progress against strategic plans and highlight risks, delays, and corrective actions.
• Provide leadership with clear dashboards and recommendations to support decisions.
• Ensure performance reporting is consistent and supported by reliable data.
• Maintain oversight of strategic initiatives, milestones, dependencies, and expected outcomes.
• Challenge delays and coordinate action with responsible business leaders.
• Support organizational restructuring and improvements to the operating model.
• Identify gaps in processes, responsibilities, and coordination between functions.
• Track delivery of agreed improvements and their business impact.
• Coordinate the corporate risk register and monitor actions assigned to risk owners.
• Work with relevant functions to track audit findings and corrective actions.
• Escalate material risks and unresolved governance issues to leadership.
• Preserve the independence of Internal Audit and the accountability of functional owners.

Authority and Accountability

The Head of Strategy & Governance is responsible for the strategy and governance frameworks, coordinating performance reviews, and escalating execution gaps. Business unit and functional leaders maintain accountability for their budgets, operational delivery, compliance obligations, and corrective actions.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required for this role.