Principal HR Transformation📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Oliver Wyman Saudi is seeking a Principal – HR Transformation to lead high-impact HR transformation projects across the Middle East. Based in Riyadh, this full-time role involves helping clients reimagine their HR functions, shape transformation agendas, and deliver meaningful, lasting impact. The Principal will work closely with senior leaders and a diverse network of consultants, applying Oliver Wyman Saudi’s proven methodologies, insights, and innovation to complex HR challenges. This role requires over 10 years of experience and offers the opportunity to lead strategic client conversations and drive major transformation programs.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Partner with senior consultants and client leaders to identify and pursue HR transformation opportunities across the market.
• Lead client discussions on Oliver Wyman Saudi’s HR Transformation offerings and value proposition.
• Prepare compelling proposals and present Oliver Wyman Saudi’s capabilities to executive-level stakeholders.
• Support deal closure, including negotiation of engagement terms, Statements of Work (SOWs), and engagement letters.

Project Delivery Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of HR transformation engagements as program manager and trusted client advisor.
• Deliver projects spanning HR strategy, operating model design, organizational design, shared services, process redesign, technology enablement, vendor selection, readiness assessments, and implementation support.
• Manage project economics, timelines, and budget while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Guide and mentor delivery teams, ensuring strong analysis, clear insights, and impactful recommendations.
• Oversee research, benchmarking, data analysis, and deliverables that support client decision-making.

Practice Contribution

• Contribute to Oliver Wyman Saudi’s thought leadership, methodology development, and sales pipeline.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for junior team members.
• Help strengthen Oliver Wyman Saudi’s presence and value proposition across the region.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of consulting experience in HR transformation, either in external consulting or internal advisory roles.
• At least 5 years of experience leading large-scale programs with multiple workstreams.
• Strong expertise in at least three of the following: HR strategy, HR technology, organizational design, operating models, process redesign, organizational effectiveness, or employee experience.
• Broad understanding of the full HR lifecycle, including talent, rewards, performance, and related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of HR systems such as Workday, SAP, SuccessFactors, or Oracle.
• Experience with technologies supporting HR functions such as recruitment, time and attendance, payroll, rewards, learning, and talent management.
• Demonstrated ability to write persuasive proposals and present confidently to senior executives.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design practical, innovative solutions for complex business challenges.

Desired Attributes

• Experience working across multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to connect HR solutions to broader business outcomes.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence senior stakeholders.