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About Qiddiya

Qiddiya Investment Company is a Saudi holding and development company leading large-scale investments and projects across entertainment, sports, and culture. At the center of this vision is Qiddiya City, a landmark destination being developed to help shape the future of leisure, lifestyle, and economic growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Role: Senior Director - Operational Planning & Performance

This full-time position, based in Riyadh, offers the opportunity to drive planning discipline and performance visibility within a complex, high-impact organization. The Senior Director will translate strategic priorities into coordinated operating plans, enabling leaders across the business to align around shared goals, track progress, and support strong execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual and periodic enterprise planning cycles, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, business plans, and operational priorities.
• Develop and implement robust performance management frameworks, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and reporting processes across multiple business units.
• Establish governance structures and planning methodologies that support effective execution and accountability.
• Partner with senior functional leaders to align business priorities, resolve dependencies, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Design and maintain executive-level performance dashboards and reporting tools to provide clear visibility into organizational performance.
• Monitor progress against agreed Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), balanced scorecards, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide executive leadership with actionable insights, analysis, and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and performance management processes.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide reviews, performance discussions, and governance meetings with leadership stakeholders.
• Ensure consistency and quality of performance data, metrics, and reporting across the organization.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise planning cycles and establishing performance frameworks across multiple business units.
• Strong experience in aligning priorities across business units and with senior functional leaders.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise planning tools, KPI and performance dashboards, and executive reporting using tools like Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working within a large-scale consultancy environment, such as McKinsey, BCG, or Accenture.
• Familiarity with Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), balanced scorecards, strategic planning cycles, or Project Management Office (PMO)-style governance frameworks.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Information

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.