Strategy & Transformation Director

Overview of the Role

Hays is seeking a Strategy & Transformation Director for a contract position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading high-impact strategic initiatives and special projects for executive management. The successful candidate will partner with executive leadership to shape new initiatives, evaluate strategic opportunities, develop operating models, and drive implementation across complex organizations. The position offers significant exposure to executive leadership and requires the ability to convert strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and special projects from problem definition through implementation and delivery.
• Develop business cases, financial models, investment analyses, and strategic recommendations.
• Assess new growth opportunities, operating models, and transformation initiatives.
• Support Executive Management with strategic analysis, decision support, and board-ready presentations.
• Conduct investment analysis, commercial due diligence, and financial assessments for new initiatives.
• Design and implement transformation roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of strategic programs.
• Manage external consultants, advisors, and implementation partners.
• Develop strategic plans, feasibility studies, and implementation frameworks.
• Present recommendations and findings to executive stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Support the launch, growth, and scaling of strategic initiatives and ventures.
• Monitor project performance and ensure successful execution against defined objectives.

Required Experience

• 10-15 years of professional experience.
• Minimum 6 years within a leading strategy consulting firm, including McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Big Four Strategy Practices, or other top-tier consulting firms.
• Experience at Engagement Manager, Project Leader, Principal, Director, Associate Partner, or equivalent level.
• Proven track record leading strategy, transformation, operating model, investment, or special project engagements.
• Extensive experience advising C-suite executives and senior leadership teams.
• Experience within GCC public sector, government, non-profit, or large transformation environments is highly preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• MBA from a leading international institution preferred.

Skills and Background

Candidates should possess a strong background in management consulting, corporate strategy, transformation, investment analysis, financial structuring, and business case development. The role requires an accomplished strategy professional capable of converting strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon inquiry. Salary information for this position is not disclosed.