About the Role Al-Ayuni is seeking a seasoned Manager, Strategic Business Development to lead high-value growth initiatives across infrastructure, construction, industrial, and Vision 2030 giga-project sectors. This role goes beyond standard business development — it is responsible for shaping the company's long-term strategic positioning, forging joint ventures and strategic partnerships, and securing large-scale, high-impact opportunities with PIF entities, government authorities, and Tier-1 developers. The role reports directly to senior leadership and plays a key part in aligning business growth with Al-Ayuni's corporate strategy.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Growth & Market Positioning Develop and execute the company's strategic business development roadmap across infrastructure, construction, industrial, and service sectors. Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business lines and sector diversification opportunities (e.g., water, power generation, transportation, ports, giga-projects). Conduct in-depth market intelligence, sector analysis, and competitor benchmarking to inform executive decision-making. Business Development & Tendering Lead the end-to-end preparation of EOIs, RFQs, RFPs, and prequalification submissions for large-scale and giga-project tenders. Oversee vendor registration and prequalification with PIF companies, government authorities, and semi-government entities via platforms such as Etimad, SAP Ariba, Oracle, and Aconex. Coordinate with internal departments (Legal, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Estimation) to ensure full bid compliance, competitive pricing, and timely submissions. Track tender progress and post-bid results, and report outcomes to senior management. Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures Structure and negotiate joint ventures, consortium agreements, and strategic partnerships with local and international partners for participation in mega-projects. Build and maintain C-level relationships with clients, consultants, developers, contractors, and government entities. Represent Al-Ayuni at industry events, exhibitions, and high-level client meetings to strengthen market presence. Pipeline & Performance Management Manage and continuously update the strategic business development pipeline and CRM system. Monitor and report on business development KPIs, forecast performance, and win-rate metrics. Provide regular strategic updates and recommendations to executive leadership.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's/MBA preferred).8–12 years' experience in business development, strategic growth, or tendering within infrastructure, construction, or industrial sectors, with demonstrated exposure to giga-projects and/or PIF-affiliated entities. Proven track record of securing high-value contracts and managing strategic partnerships or joint ventures. Strong knowledge of government procurement platforms (Etimad, SAP Ariba, Oracle, Aconex). Strong analytical, negotiation, and executive communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM tools, and Oracle CX. Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.