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About the Role

Team Saudi is seeking a Manager, Corporate Strategic Planning to lead and manage key strategic planning initiatives. This role is pivotal in ensuring the alignment of departmental strategies with the overarching vision and objectives of SOPC. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing critical analytical insights, fostering robust cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring the effective communication and execution of strategic plans across all departments. This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time opportunity for experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate strategic planning initiatives by providing analytical insights, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring effective communication and execution of strategic plans across departments to ensure alignment with SOPC’s strategic objectives and vision.
• Collaborate on the drafting, refining, and reviewing of SOPC’s strategic objectives and plans.
• Develop strategic planning initiatives for SOPC departments and sections to ensure alignment with SOPC’s strategic objectives.
• Execute regular alignment reviews with IOC guidelines, maintaining congruence with Olympic Movement standards and supporting IOC-driven goals such as sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Oversee the alignment of SOPC’s brand with Olympic values, ensuring consistency in communications and stakeholder interactions.
• Track and analyze the impact of brand alignment efforts, assessing SOPC’s adherence to Olympic values using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in corporate planning to ensure SOPC’s strategic processes remain effective and relevant.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that may influence SOPC’s strategic direction.
• Manage and analyze the scope, timeline, and KPIs of strategic planning initiatives, providing insights and recommendations to meet SOPC’s objectives efficiently.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Proactively identify and assess potential risks that may impact SOPC’s strategic objectives and overall performance, using data-driven analysis and industry best practices to ensure comprehensive risk identification and early intervention.
• Collaborate closely with the Strategy Director to review identified risks, providing well-researched insights and proposing tailored, actionable mitigation strategies that support SOPC’s resilience and strategic alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights and input for strategic decision-making.
• Serve as a liaison between departments to ensure strategic planning initiatives are communicated and understood across SOPC.
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations that summarize strategic planning progress, challenges, and opportunities for SOPC’s leadership.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders to aid in high-level decision-making.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in managing corporate strategic planning initiatives.
• Experience in providing analytical insights.
• Experience in facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in ensuring effective communication and execution of strategic plans.
• Experience in conducting market research and analysis.
• Experience in risk management and assessment.
• Experience in reporting and presentations to senior management.
• Familiarity with IOC guidelines and Olympic Movement standards.
• Understanding of brand alignment with Olympic values.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in corporate planning.

Required Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Analytical Insights
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Communication
• Market Research
• Risk Management
• Reporting
• Presentations

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. Team Saudi is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for its athletes and employees, valuing integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to a respectful workplace where everyone is protected, valued, and given fair opportunities to thrive.