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<p><span><strong><span>Senior Marketing Manager - Poultry | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>The Company </span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.”</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almarai Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others. </span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Almarai currently employs over 46,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan. In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>The Opportunity</span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><span>We are seeking an accomplished </span><strong><span>Senior Marketing Manager (Poultry)</span></strong><span> to lead the growth and strategic direction of our </span><strong><span>Poultry</span></strong><span> category within Almarai’s Protein Business Unit. This role offers the opportunity to shape long</span><span>‑</span><span>term brand strategy, strengthen market positioning, and drive category performance in one of the most competitive and fast</span><span>‑</span><span>growing segments of the food industry.</span></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><span>As the senior leader for Poultry marketing, you will drive the creation of a structured Strategic Brand Framework that guides all future brand decisions. You will oversee the development of 5</span><span>‑</span><span>year strategic plans, annual operating plans, and consumer</span><span>‑</span><span>driven insights to support innovation, communication, and commercial execution. The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and cross</span><span>‑</span><span>functional stakeholders to ensure strong alignment and end</span><span>‑</span><span>to</span><span>‑</span><span>end business delivery.</span></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><span>You will also lead and develop a high</span><span>‑</span><span>performing marketing team, ensuring capability growth, robust performance management, and a culture of continuous improvement. This is a critical role for a leader who brings strong Poultry/Protein industry experience, commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire teams toward exceptional business outcomes.</span></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>Qualifications & Competencies:</span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<li><span>Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, with excellent English communication skills.</span></li>
<li><span>Minimum 15 years’ experience in branded FMCG, preferably within the Poultry or wider Protein industry.</span></li>
<li><span>Proven ability to deliver commercial results, supported by strong financial and strategic acumen.</span></li>
<li><span><span>Demonstrated experience leading and developing high</span><span>‑</span><span>performance teams.</span></span></li>
<li><span>Strong capability in strategic brand planning, annual operating plans, and consumer insight analysis.</span></li>
<li><span><span>Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills across cross</span><span>‑</span><span>functional and multicultural environments.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Highly motivated, adaptable, organized, and results</span><span>‑</span><span>driven, with strong problem</span><span>‑</span><span>solving and leadership attributes.</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span>If you are a strategic marketing leader with deep Poultry or Protein industry experience - and you're driven to shape category growth, build powerful brands, and influence a major regional portfolio - we encourage you to apply!</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>Senior Marketing Manager - Poultry | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>The Company </span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.”</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almarai Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others. </span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Almarai currently employs over 46,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan. In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>The Opportunity</span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><span>We are seeking an accomplished </span><strong><span>Senior Marketing Manager (Poultry)</span></strong><span> to lead the growth and strategic direction of our </span><strong><span>Poultry</span></strong><span> category within Almarai’s Protein Business Unit. This role offers the opportunity to shape long</span><span>‑</span><span>term brand strategy, strengthen market positioning, and drive category performance in one of the most competitive and fast</span><span>‑</span><span>growing segments of the food industry.</span></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><span>As the senior leader for Poultry marketing, you will drive the creation of a structured Strategic Brand Framework that guides all future brand decisions. You will oversee the development of 5</span><span>‑</span><span>year strategic plans, annual operating plans, and consumer</span><span>‑</span><span>driven insights to support innovation, communication, and commercial execution. The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and cross</span><span>‑</span><span>functional stakeholders to ensure strong alignment and end</span><span>‑</span><span>to</span><span>‑</span><span>end business delivery.</span></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><span>You will also lead and develop a high</span><span>‑</span><span>performing marketing team, ensuring capability growth, robust performance management, and a culture of continuous improvement. This is a critical role for a leader who brings strong Poultry/Protein industry experience, commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire teams toward exceptional business outcomes.</span></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>Qualifications & Competencies:</span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<ul>
<li><span>Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, with excellent English communication skills.</span></li>
<li><span>Minimum 15 years’ experience in branded FMCG, preferably within the Poultry or wider Protein industry.</span></li>
<li><span>Proven ability to deliver commercial results, supported by strong financial and strategic acumen.</span></li>
<li><span><span>Demonstrated experience leading and developing high</span><span>‑</span><span>performance teams.</span></span></li>
<li><span>Strong capability in strategic brand planning, annual operating plans, and consumer insight analysis.</span></li>
<li><span><span>Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills across cross</span><span>‑</span><span>functional and multicultural environments.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Highly motivated, adaptable, organized, and results</span><span>‑</span><span>driven, with strong problem</span><span>‑</span><span>solving and leadership attributes.</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span>If you are a strategic marketing leader with deep Poultry or Protein industry experience - and you're driven to shape category growth, build powerful brands, and influence a major regional portfolio - we encourage you to apply!</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>Senior Marketing Manager - Poultry | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>The Company </span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.”</span></p><br><br>
<br>
<p><span>Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almarai Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others. </span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Almarai currently employs over 46,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan. In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>The Opportunity</span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><span>We are seeking an accomplished </span><strong><span>Senior Marketing Manager (Poultry)</span></strong><span> to lead the growth and strategic direction of our </span><strong><span>Poultry</span></strong><span> category within Almarai’s Protein Business Unit. This role offers the opportunity to shape long</span><span>‑</span><span>term brand strategy, strengthen market positioning, and drive category performance in one of the most competitive and fast</span><span>‑</span><span>growing segments of the food industry.</span></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><span>As the senior leader for Poultry marketing, you will drive the creation of a structured Strategic Brand Framework that guides all future brand decisions. You will oversee the development of 5</span><span>‑</span><span>year strategic plans, annual operating plans, and consumer</span><span>‑</span><span>driven insights to support innovation, communication, and commercial execution. The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and cross</span><span>‑</span><span>functional stakeholders to ensure strong alignment and end</span><span>‑</span><span>to</span><span>‑</span><span>end business delivery.</span></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><span>You will also lead and develop a high</span><span>‑</span><span>performing marketing team, ensuring capability growth, robust performance management, and a culture of continuous improvement. This is a critical role for a leader who brings strong Poultry/Protein industry experience, commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire teams toward exceptional business outcomes.</span></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>Qualifications & Competencies:</span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<ul>
<li><span>Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, with excellent English communication skills.</span></li>
<li><span>Minimum 15 years’ experience in branded FMCG, preferably within the Poultry or wider Protein industry.</span></li>
<li><span>Proven ability to deliver commercial results, supported by strong financial and strategic acumen.</span></li>
<li><span><span>Demonstrated experience leading and developing high</span><span>‑</span><span>performance teams.</span></span></li>
<li><span>Strong capability in strategic brand planning, annual operating plans, and consumer insight analysis.</span></li>
<li><span><span>Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills across cross</span><span>‑</span><span>functional and multicultural environments.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Highly motivated, adaptable, organized, and results</span><span>‑</span><span>driven, with strong problem</span><span>‑</span><span>solving and leadership attributes.</span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span>If you are a strategic marketing leader with deep Poultry or Protein industry experience - and you're driven to shape category growth, build powerful brands, and influence a major regional portfolio - we encourage you to apply!</span></p><br><br>
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Role Overview To own the customer engagement strategy and annual target-setting for public and private sector portfolios, driving new-logo acquisition and pipeline growth in partnership with Solution Excellence and Products Management.<br>Main Responsibilities Own the customer engagement strategy and annual target-setting for public and private sector portfolios. Act as the senior liaison between Cloud Services and Solutions and Commercial/Sales leadership on new-logo acquisition strategy. Drive revenue enablement initiatives and Lead-to-Cash pipeline acceleration for new-logo accounts. Oversee value messaging strategy across all cloud offerings. Own strategic collaboration with Cloud Solution Excellence and Cloud Products Management on unified customer strategy. Define and monitor engagement KPIs, annual revenue targets, and growth outcomes. Build strategic relationships with key clients to support retention and expansion. Proven value of sales record in the cloud business<br>Key Deliverables Achieved department-wide annual revenue targets. Expanded new-logo account base across sector portfolios. Strategic account plans with strong cross-functional alignment. Engagement KPI and revenue performance reports for senior leadership.<br>Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.10+ years of relevant experience in customer engagement, cloud solutions or related field. Sales/Account Management certification preferred; MBA is a plus.<br>Key Competencies Strategic Planning, Revenue Enablement, Client Relationship Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Sales Funnel Management
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<p>We are seeking an experienced and strategic <b>Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</b> to lead our finance function and support the company's continued growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience within <b>listed companies in the Saudi market</b>, a strong understanding of <b>IPO readiness and post-listing requirements</b>, and preferably experience in the <b>hospitality industry</b>.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the company's overall financial strategy, planning, and performance.</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Saudi financial regulations, governance standards, and reporting requirements.</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, investors, and regulatory authorities.</li><li>Support corporate growth initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, fundraising, and strategic investments.</li><li>Lead IPO readiness activities and ensure compliance with capital market regulations and disclosure requirements.</li><li>Develop and strengthen financial controls, risk management, and internal audit processes.</li><li>Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.</li><li>Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team.</li></ul><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2>
<div data-jb-field="skills"><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA is an advantage).</li><li>Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred.</li><li>Minimum of <b>10 years of progressive finance experience</b>, including at least <b>3 years in a CFO or senior finance leadership role</b>.</li><li>Proven experience working with <b>listed companies in the Saudi capital market</b>.</li><li>Strong knowledge of <b>IPO processes, capital markets, corporate governance, and financial regulations</b>.</li><li>Experience within the <b>hospitality sector</b> is highly preferred.</li><li>Strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.</li></ul><p><br></p></div>
About the Role:<br>Seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Supply Chain Director to architect and lead our end-to-end operations. This is a strategic leadership role where you will lead the entire value chain from securing material sources to delivering high-quality finished goods to our customers.<br>Key Responsibilities:<br>Own and direct company entire supply chain system including strategic procurement, integrated production planning, warehousing, logistics, and customer fulfillment to ensure seamless delivery. Build and manage Strong Supplier Relationships for critical raw materials, ensuring supply security and competitive advantage. Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle to perfectly align demand forecasts with production capacity, optimize inventory turnover, and enhance customer service levels to industry-leading standards. Building a Strong & Cost-Effective Supply Chain by Find ways to protect the supply chain from interruptions while also cutting shipping costs, lowering logistics expenses, and reducing surplus inventory. Lead the digital improvement of our supply chain by implementing advanced analytics, automation, and next-generation technologies across procurement, planning, logistics, and warehouse operations.<br>We are looking for an experienced leader who combines deep industry knowledge with a transformative mindset. <br>The ideal candidate will have:<br>Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree (MBA/MSc) or professional certifications such as CSCP or CPIM are highly desirable. Proven Leadership Experience: minimum of 20 years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership capacity within a complex manufacturing environment. Operational Excellence Mindset with a history of driving supply chain optimization, delivering cost leadership, and leading successful digital transformation or continuous improvement projects. Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence and build consensus across Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams.
<p><strong>Performance Analytics</strong></p><ul><li>Planning Research and keep abreast of international best practices to identify latest trends, methods and approaches used to analyses strategic and nonstrategic (Operational) organizational performance</li><li>Develop an organizational performance management framework to monitor and track strategy implementation and associated key performance indicators (KPIs) against set targets</li><li>Define ZATCA s organizational strategic and operational KPIs dashboard to evaluate the achievement of current ZATCA strategy</li><li>Communicate ZATCA s KPIs dashboard with Business Intelligence to handle the implementation and oversee KPIs measurements and results</li></ul><p><strong>Organizational Performance Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Collect and validate data from concerned internal functions for the enablement of performance analytics</li><li>Review the integration points with data warehouse and tableau</li><li>Analyze issues faced by each function and challenges in achieving the targets and objectives</li><li>Analyse underperformed function/ organizational strategic and operational KPIs</li><li>Analyze organizational performance and impact of strategic plans and initiatives and update stakeholders with dashboards</li><li>Evaluate completeness of plans, initiatives, deadlines and deliverables</li><li>Follow-up on financial metrics such as profit, revenue, cash flow to support in measuring financial performance</li><li>Analyze ZATCA annual performance and highlight issues faced in order to make adjustments and develop tactics to the next year strategic plan</li><li>Handling workshops or meetings with the BoD, Ministry of Finance and relevant stakeholders in order to discuss ZATCA s strategy s performance and results, recommend remedial actions and agree on improvement priorities</li></ul><p><strong>Organization and Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner</li><li>Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner</li><li>Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly</li><li>Perform other duties as requested</li></ul><p><strong>People Management</strong></p><ul><li>Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable</li><li>Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff</li><li>Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Education</strong>: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering or equivalent is required. Master's degree in related field is preferred.</li><li><strong>Experience</strong>: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.</li><li><strong>Competencies</strong>: Policy Making - Proficient, Data Analytics - Advanced, Change Management - Advanced, Collaboration and Communication - Developing, Professionalism - Proficient, Results Oriented - Proficient, Business Excellence - Advanced, Strategic and Business Planning - Proficient, Customer Focus - Proficient, Quality Management - Advanced, Enablement of Change and Innovation - Developing.</li></ul>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>We're looking for an experienced Director - Stakeholder & Interface Lead to join our organization in KSA. In this strategic leadership role, you will take ownership of program-wide stakeholder relationship management and interface coordination, serving as the critical link that ensures seamless alignment across all project initiatives. You will be responsible for identifying, managing, and resolving cross-project dependencies while fostering collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. This position requires a decisive, visionary leader who can navigate complex organizational dynamics and drive strategic coordination across multiple teams and initiatives. Develop and execute a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy that aligns with program objectives and organizational goals Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of the organization and external partners Coordinate interface management activities to ensure effective communication and collaboration between project teams Identify, analyze, and resolve cross-project dependencies and potential conflicts proactively Facilitate alignment meetings and forums to ensure all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the program lifecycle Monitor stakeholder satisfaction and engagement levels, implementing corrective actions as needed Create and maintain stakeholder communication plans and interface documentation Lead the development of governance structures and decision-making frameworks for program-wide coordination Provide strategic guidance on stakeholder priorities and ensure program adjustments reflect stakeholder needs Report on stakeholder engagement metrics and interface coordination effectiveness to senior leadership Mentor and support team members involved in stakeholder management and interface coordination activities</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Minimum 10 years of experience in stakeholder management, program coordination, or related leadership roles</li><li>Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments</li><li>Strong expertise in cross-functional coordination and dependency management</li><li>Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and build consensus among diverse groups</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences</li><li>Experience developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies</li><li>Proficiency in program or project management methodologies and frameworks</li><li>Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities</li><li>Experience working in matrix organizational structures</li><li>Familiarity with stakeholder engagement tools and techniques</li><li>Preferred: Experience in large-scale, multi-disciplinary programs or initiatives</li><li>Preferred: Knowledge of interface management best practices and standards</li><li>Preferred: Experience in the KSA business environment or similar regional contexts</li></ul><p></p></section>
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<br><p><span>Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your interest in Program Advisory might just make you our new <strong>Director – Program Advisory.</strong></span></p><br><br><br><br><p><span><strong>Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. </strong></span></p><br><br><p><span>From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary. </span></p><br><br><br><p><span><strong>Your next role</strong></span></p><br><br><p><span>Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive. </span></p><br><br><p><span>You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.</span></p><br><br><br><br><br><p><span>We are looking to recruit a Director – Program Advisory who will be responsible for the operational performance and growth of the Program Advisory division, with a strong emphasis on technical and strategic advisory services across major capital programs and portfolios.</span></p><br><br><br><p><span><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p><br><br><ul><li>The role provides direction across four integrated vertical areas—Capital Projects Advisory, Implementation Planning, Program and Project Management, and Project Controls—and ensures they operate as a connected advisory platform that supports clients from front-end strategy through delivery.</li><li>The role reports to the Program Advisory Partner and is based in Riyadh, with a primary focus on the KSA and wider Middle East markets.</li><li>The Director will combine technical credibility, advisory judgment, commercial acumen and client leadership to grow the business, strengthen market presence and deliver high-quality outcomes across strategic engagements.</li></ul><br><p><span><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><br><br><ul><li>Lead the growth, positioning and performance of the Program Advisory business across all four vertical areas, developing an integrated offer that combines technical insight, advisory excellence and delivery expertise.</li><li>Build trusted relationships with senior clients and act as a strategic advisor on capital investment, implementation, delivery models, governance, operating models and performance improvement across complex programs and portfolios, with particular focus on opportunities in KSA and the wider Middle East.</li><li>Shape and continuously evolve the Program Advisory service offering, ensuring strong connectivity between Capital Projects Advisory, Implementation Planning, Program and Project Management, and Project Controls.</li><li>Align Program Advisory services with other engineering disciplines across the business, ensuring integrated solutions that connect technical design, delivery strategy, controls and client outcomes.</li><li>Provide executive oversight across major commissions, ensuring technical quality, commercial performance, integrated delivery and effective resolution of complex client, operational and program risks.</li><li>Lead, mentor and grow a high-performing multidisciplinary team, while strengthening capability, collaboration and knowledge sharing across the advisory business.</li><li>Drive innovation across Program Advisory services, including the development and adoption of AI, automation and other digital initiatives that improve insight, efficiency and client outcomes.</li></ul><br><p><span><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></span></p><br><br><ul><li>Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, with significant experience in infrastructure, capital projects, program management and advisory environments.</li><li>Proven experience leading a business unit, practice, service line or major function within a consulting, advisory or program management organization, with a strong track record in business development, client leadership and commercial performance.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise across capital advisory, implementation planning, program and project management, and project controls, together with the ability to advise senior stakeholders on complex technical and delivery matters.</li><li>Strong understanding of the full program lifecycle—from strategy and business case through planning, design, procurement, delivery, operational readiness and execution—including cost, schedule, risk, performance and benefits realization.</li></ul><br><p><span><strong>Core Attributes</strong></span></p><br><br><ul><li>Strong program advisory, technical and delivery credibility.</li><li>Commercially astute, client-focused and outcome-driven.</li><li>A strategic thinker who can connect front-end advisory with implementation and delivery.</li><li>A collaborative leader who builds integrated teams, trusted relationships and high-performing service offerings.</li></ul> <br><br> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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<p><span><strong>Leverage your abilities</strong></span><span><strong>and join the dynamic team of a leading company operating in the government services and process facilitation sector.</strong></span></p><br><p>As the <strong>Commercial Head</strong>, you will be responsible for developing and executing the company's commercial strategy to drive sustainable revenue growth, expand market share, strengthen customer relationships, and maximize profitability. You will lead the commercial function across business development, sales, strategic partnerships, key account management, and commercial operations while ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.</p><br><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong><p><strong>The position involves:</strong></p><br><ul><li>Develop and execute the organization's commercial strategy to achieve revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion objectives.</li><li>Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and emerging market trends within the FinTech, Telecommunications, or IT sectors.</li><li>Lead and manage the sales, business development, and account management teams to achieve commercial targets.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with enterprise clients, strategic partners, and key stakeholders.</li><li>Develop commercial plans, pricing strategies, and go-to-market initiatives for new and existing products and services.</li><li>Negotiate high-value commercial agreements, partnerships, and enterprise contracts.</li><li>Drive customer acquisition, retention, and revenue optimization initiatives.</li><li>Monitor sales performance, pipeline health, conversion rates, and revenue forecasts through executive dashboards and performance reports.</li><li>Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities and recommend strategic actions.</li><li>Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Technology, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure successful product launches and commercial execution.</li><li>Establish commercial KPIs and performance metrics to monitor business performance and ensure accountability across the commercial function.</li><li>Lead forecasting, budgeting, and sales planning activities to support business objectives.</li><li>Ensure effective CRM utilization, sales reporting, and pipeline management through digital tools and business intelligence platforms.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance commercial processes, operational efficiency, and customer experience.</li><li>Represent the organization during executive meetings, industry events, strategic negotiations, and client engagements.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate governance, contractual obligations, and commercial policies.</li></ul><strong>Knowledge, Skills, and Experience</strong><p><strong>We are Looking for: <br></strong></p><br><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>MBA or Master's degree is preferred.</li><li>Minimum <strong>10 years</strong> of experience in commercial management, business development, sales leadership, or strategic partnerships.</li><li>Previous experience within <strong>FinTech, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Digital Services, SaaS, Payments, Banking Technology, or Technology Solutions</strong> is highly preferred.</li><li>Proven track record of achieving significant revenue growth, expanding market share, and leading high-performing commercial teams.</li><li>Strong experience in enterprise sales, B2B business development, key account management, and strategic partnership development.</li><li>Experience in developing commercial strategies, pricing models, sales forecasting, and go-to-market planning.</li><li>Strong understanding of digital transformation, technology solutions, cloud services, SaaS, fintech products, or telecommunications services.</li><li>Experience using CRM platforms (such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot, or similar) and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with advanced financial analysis, budgeting, and revenue forecasting capabilities.</li><li>Professional certifications in Sales Leadership, Strategic Management, Project Management (PMP), Commercial Excellence, or related disciplines are considered an advantage.</li><li>Strong negotiation, leadership, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Excellent analytical thinking, strategic planning, communication, and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive business growth, manage complex commercial negotiations, and deliver measurable business results in a fast-paced, competitive environment.</li></ul> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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<h3 >About the Role</h3>
<p >SAP is seeking a <strong >Managing Partner</strong> for the Energy & Oil and Gas Industry. This full-time position is based in Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia. The Managing Partner serves as the primary leader responsible for cultivating deep, value-driven strategic relationships with one of SAP's most significant customers within the Energy and Oil & Gas sector.</p> <h3 >Role Purpose and Strategic Impact</h3>
<p >The role requires developing an in-depth understanding of the customer's business, market dynamics, and transformation priorities, encompassing upstream, downstream, and corporate operations. The Managing Partner leverages a strong internal SAP network and partner ecosystem. By executing the Strategic Customer Program (SCP) Methodology, this role aims to deliver differentiated value, drive customer success, and enable long-term business and digital transformation for a globally integrated energy company.</p> <h3 >Key Responsibilities</h3>
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<li >Build and maintain trusted relationships with customer C-level executives and senior stakeholders, aligning their strategic business priorities with SAP's Energy and Oil & Gas solutions.</li>
<li >Define and co-create strategic roadmaps focused on sustainable business outcomes, digital transformation, operations modernization, asset performance management, and operational excellence.</li>
<li >Lead the execution of the SAP Strategic Customer Program (SCP) by orchestrating a cross-functional Extended Account Team, ensuring a unified approach across all customer touchpoints.</li>
<li >Foster a high-performance culture, identifying opportunities to create value and drive growth across Energy and Oil & Gas operations.</li>
<li >Establish and facilitate multi-level governance frameworks to align SAP, its ecosystem, technology partners, and customer leadership for measurable business impact.</li>
<li >Support the expansion of SAP's footprint by leveraging the full SAP solution portfolio, including S/4HANA, SAP BTP, EAM, IBP, and Sustainability solutions.</li>
<li >Collaborate with the Account Executive and extended VAT team to drive sales execution, focusing on net bookings and cloud revenue growth through strategic account planning and adoption.</li>
<li >Manage and increase adoption and consumption of SAP Cloud services, protecting and growing overall cloud revenues for strategic global accounts.</li>
<li >Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with senior executives, reviewing KPIs, value realization, mutual commitments, and future growth opportunities, including alignment with national energy transition and Vision 2030 objectives.</li>
<li >Proactively track and anticipate M&A activity, joint ventures, and new energy investments within the customer landscape to position SAP effectively and maximize commercial impact.</li>
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<li >Deep expertise in value-based selling and strategic decision-making within large, complex enterprise environments, including navigating multi-stakeholder government and semi-government organizations.</li>
<li >Solid understanding of SAP solutions and their application within the Energy and Oil & Gas industry.</li>
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<li >Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable business results, consistently exceeding net booking and cloud revenue targets within the Energy sector.</li>
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<p >Candidates must possess significant Energy and Oil & Gas industry expertise, covering upstream operations, downstream processing, and corporate digital transformation. Experience working across complex, multinational, and government-linked organizations is required, with the ability to deliver industry insights and best practices to support innovation, efficiency, decarbonization, and long-term growth.</p> <h3 >About SAP</h3>
<p >SAP impacts over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce. The company is committed to fostering an environment that supports constant learning, skill growth, and a supportive team for its employees.</p>
<p>Join our team as a growth-focused Marketing Strategist where you ll build and execute multi-channel campaigns that increase brand visibility, generate qualified leads, and drive measurable revenue outcomes. Job Purpose Own the marketing strategy and campaign execution end-to-end leveraging data, experimentation, and channel expertise to improve lead quality, conversions, and ROI while staying within approved budgets. Job Duties and Responsibilities Marketing analytics (GA4, dashboards) Strategic planning & campaign execution SEO/SEM (keyword research, PPC) Email & marketing automation CRM management (Salesforce/HubSpot) A/B testing & conversion rate optimization Data-driven decision making Budget management & ROAS optimization Cross-functional leadership & stakeholder management Creative problem-solving Lead generation & funnel optimization</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Marketing analytics proficiency (GA4, dashboards) Hands-on SEO/SEM experience (keyword research, PPC) Experience with email/marketing automation platforms CRM experience (Salesforce/HubSpot) and pipeline/lead management Demonstrated A/B testing and CRO experience Ability to drive measurable ROAS and conversion improvements Strategic thinking and marketing planning skills Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication Budget management experience within targets Data-driven experimentation and optimization mindset</p>
We are currently looking for a qualified Digital Transformation Specialist to join one of our projects in Makkah. Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Experience in Strategy and Strategy Development. Hands-on experience in Digital Transformation, including assessment, analysis, testing, planning, and managing digital transformation initiatives. Experience in KPI Management and Performance Measurement. Experience in Digital Services Management. Experience in Project Management. Experience in IT Strategic Planning.
Chief Development Officer<br>Industry: Real Estate Development Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer Location: Saudi Arabia<br>Our Client Our client is a subsidiary of a larger group focussed on mixed-use real estate development projects.<br>Role Overview The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will provide executive leadership for the companies real estate development portfolio, overseeing the full development lifecycle from strategy and investment planning through to execution, commercialisation and project delivery. The role will be responsible for translating the companies strategic objectives into commercially viable development programmes, ensuring projects are delivered to the required standards of quality, profitability, governance and compliance. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, the CDO will lead cross-functional teams, identify new development and investment opportunities, strengthen strategic partnerships and drive the overall financial and operational performance of the development business.<br>Key Responsibilities Establish and execute the Group’s real estate development strategy in line with overall corporate objectives and growth plans. Provide executive oversight of the complete development lifecycle, including feasibility, land acquisition, design, planning, financing, construction, sales, leasing and asset handover. Take overall responsibility for the commercial, operational and technical performance of development projects. Identify and evaluate new development, investment and acquisition opportunities in the Saudi Arabian real estate market. Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of projects, strategic partnerships, investors and commercial opportunities. Convert strategic direction from the CEO into clear execution plans, priorities, milestones and measurable deliverables. Provide the CEO and Board with regular reporting on project progress, financial performance, risks, opportunities and key performance indicators. Establish effective operating frameworks, processes, governance structures and performance metrics across the development function. Lead and integrate multidisciplinary teams covering development, construction, finance, legal, sales, marketing, procurement and other relevant functions. Ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, quality standards and commercial objectives. Maintain rigorous oversight of project financial performance, development budgets, forecasts, cash flow and key commercial KPIs. Develop and maintain strong relationships with investors, financial institutions, government authorities, consultants, contractors, developers, brokers and other key stakeholders. Lead commercial negotiations and strategic partnerships to maximise project value and support the Group’s growth objectives. Monitor market conditions, customer demand, economic trends, regulatory developments and competitive activity to identify risks and opportunities. Ensure appropriate risk management processes are embedded across the development portfolio. Ensure all development activities comply with applicable Saudi regulations, planning requirements, governance standards and internal policies. Drive a culture of accountability, performance, innovation and continuous improvement across the development organisation. Remain responsive to evolving business priorities and provide leadership during changes in strategic direction or project requirements.<br>Candidate Profile Experience Minimum 10 years’ experience within real estate development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive management position. Proven track record of leading large-scale real estate development projects from inception through to completion and commercialisation. Significant experience within the Saudi Arabian real estate development market is essential. Strong understanding of the Saudi regulatory, planning, construction and investment environment. Demonstrable experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments. Strong commercial acumen with proven responsibility for project and/or business P&L performance.<br>Education & Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Construction Management or a related discipline. An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is highly desirable. PMP or equivalent project management certification would be an advantage.<br>Competencies Extensive knowledge of real estate development, construction, investment, finance and project delivery. Strong commercial and financial management capability. Strategic thinking combined with a strong execution and delivery mindset. Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Strong understanding of project feasibility, development economics, budgeting and financial performance. Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously. Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with C-suite executives, investors and senior stakeholders. Highly adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Fluent in both Arabic and English.
Provide support to development project teams with design related activities including but not limited to development of design strategies, schedules, design guidelines, etc. to ensure adherence to the overall master plan.<br><br>Role and Responsibilities:<br><br>Develop and ensure implementation of design guidelines for all development projects in coordination with the Design Director.<br><br>Ensure development and successful implementation of design plan in order to ensure successful achievement of design goals for all assigned projects.<br><br>Advise leadership team on the most suitable design consultant candidates through initial outreach, RFP development, contract execution and contract administration in coordination with the Design Director.<br><br>Provide support to development project teams in the development of design strategies in order to ensure efficient completion of project as and when needed.<br><br>Provide support to the design, development and construction teams regarding the development schedules, budgets and plans.<br><br>Ensure periodic internal design reviews in order to ensure alignment with overall plan and take corrective actions when needed.<br><br>Review design related deliverables and provide recommendations as and when needed in order to ensure compliance with quality standards and achievement of strategic objectives.<br><br>Ensure coordination between multiple consultants from pre-concept through execution to ensure alignment to Qiddiya's master plan.<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field.<br><br> Master's Degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field preferred<br><br>7 years of experience in design management, architecture, urban planning, master planning, or large-scale mixed-use development projects.<br><br>Knowledge of master planning, urban design guidelines, design governance frameworks, and design quality assurance processes.<br><br>Excellent consultant management and negotiation capabilities.<br><br>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<br><br>Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
Be the change. Join the world’s most visionary developer.<br>Red Sea Global (RSG) is showing that there is a better way to positively shape the places we live, work and travel.<br>We are purpose-driven and committed to people and planet. Our transformative programs are a driving force to achieving Vision 2030, as well as leading the world towards regenerative tourism.<br>Join RSG and be part of the positive change for Saudi Arabia and the world.<br>Job Purpose To support the execution and growth of the Wellness strategy through partnerships, events, retreats, communications, and cross-functional coordination. The role is responsible for identifying and developing strategic opportunities that strengthen brand positioning, increase visibility, support commercial objectives, and enhance the overall wellness proposition across the destination.<br>Job Responsibilities<br>Functional/Technical Responsibilities<br>Strategy and Planning Execute approved wellness strategy and translate it into implementation plans with clear priorities, timelines, and deliverables. Execute and Contribute to the Wellness Event and Retreat Strategy in support of brand, commercial, and destination objectives. Build and manage the ongoing wellness events calendar across internal initiatives, industry moments, and sponsorship opportunities. Identify and develop national, regional, and global wellness event opportunities that strengthen market positioning. <br>Partnerships and Commercial Development Identify, develop, and manage new wellness partnerships across events, operators, retreats, collaborators, and strategic industry relationships. Generate leads for commercial partnerships, sponsorships, and trade opportunities that support business growth and brand visibility. Drive ambassadorship initiatives, including relationship management, content development, and signature experience creation. <br>Communications and Content Develop and implement wellness PR and communication strategies in alignment with Marketing. Support marketing of wellness events, workshops, and initiatives through aligned messaging and campaign coordination. Lead wellness content development for webpages, digital platforms, and relevant communication channels. Work with Residential Marketing and wider RSG teams to support aligned wellness communications. <br>Digital and Social Drive social media, influencer, and content creation strategies that elevate Wellness visibility and audience engagement. Support app, digital, and social updates to ensure wellness content remains current, accurate, and aligned across all sources. <br>Events and Stakeholder Coordination Propose and drive the wellness events strategy with Marketing and relevant internal teams. Coordinate cross-functionally with RSG teams to support the planning and execution of wellness events and experiences. Attend relevant shows, conferences, and site events to represent Wellness, build relationships, and identify new opportunities. Arrange VIP visits and support high-level guest engagement related to wellness initiatives.<br>Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality Management, Business, Public Relations, Events Management, or a related field Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in partnerships, brand development, events, communications, business development, or strategic marketing Experience within luxury hospitality, wellness, lifestyle, tourism, or premium brand environments. Middle East experience preferred Strategic planning and implementation, Partnership development and relationship management, Events and retreat strategy, Communications, PR, and content development, Digital, social, and influencer strategy support.<br>Leadership Competencies Strong relationship builder, commercially aware, Strategic thinker with execution focus, Strong communicator with good judgement, Organized and detail-oriented, Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, Collaborative and cross-functional in approach, Solutions-oriented, Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
<p>The Finance Director leads the VRS Finance function within VRS Shared Services, overseeing all financial operations including Accounting, Budgeting & Forecasting, and Financial Reporting. This role ensures sound financial management, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial support to enable optimal organizational performance aligned with Visit Red Sea s long-term goals.</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ol><li>Financial Leadership & Strategy Provide strategic financial direction and insights to senior leadership and the VRS Shared Services team. Align financial planning with Visit Red Sea s organizational goals and long-term strategy. Act as a trusted financial advisor to the Head of VRS Shared Services and other division heads.</li><li>Accounting & Compliance Oversee all accounting operations ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes. Maintain internal controls and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.</li><li>Budgeting & Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process across VRS Shared Services departments. Develop and manage rolling forecasts, variance analyses, and financial models. Partner with department heads to monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Financial Reporting Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. Present financial results, key metrics, and recommendations to senior management. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Team Management Lead, mentor, and develop the VRS Finance team including Accounting, Budgeting & Forecasting, and Financial Reporting sections. Set clear performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews. Foster a high-performance, collaborative finance culture.</li></ol><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (required). Master s degree in Finance, Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent (preferred). Professional certification: CPA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA (highly preferred). Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role. Proven experience in a shared services, hospitality, tourism, or government-related environment is an advantage. Strong background in financial planning, accounting, and reporting within large-scale organizations. Key Competencies: Strategic thinking and financial acumen. Strong leadership and team development skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. High proficiency in financial systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent). Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. High integrity and commitment to governance and compliance. Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.</p>
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<span>The Senior Specialist – Marketing Strategy and Governance supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of marketing strategies to ensure alignment with the organization’s overall objectives.<br> The role coordinates strategic planning activities, supports marketing governance frameworks, monitors performance, and ensures consistent processes and standards across all marketing functions.<br> Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Strategy, Management, or a related field.<br> Professional certification in strategy, marketing, project management, or performance management is an advantage.<br> Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience in marketing strategy, strategic planning, marketing governance, business planning, or performance management.<br> Experience working within a large organization, destination, tourism, entertainment, real estate, or government-related environment is preferred.<br> Experience preparing executive reports, performance dashboards, governance documents, and strategic presentations.<br> Experience coordinating with multiple marketing functions and corporate stakeholders.<br> Marketing Strategy and Planning Support the development and implementation of the overall marketing strategy, annual plans, and strategic initiatives.<br> Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and industry benchmarking to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.<br> Translate strategic priorities into clear initiatives, deliverables, timelines, and performance measures.<br> Coordinate with marketing teams to ensure their plans and activities are aligned with the organization’s objectives and brand direction.<br> Support the preparation of business cases, strategic presentations, and recommendations for senior management.<br> Marketing Governance Develop and maintain marketing governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and approval processes.<br> Ensure marketing activities follow established organizational policies, brand standards, and delegated authorities.<br> Support the implementation of consistent planning, reporting, and documentation standards across marketing functions.<br> Monitor compliance with agreed governance requirements and follow up on identified gaps or corrective actions.<br> Maintain a central record of marketing strategies, plans, approvals, governance documents, and key decisions.<br> Performance Management and Reporting Support the development of marketing KPIs and performance measurement frameworks.<br> Track the progress and performance of marketing initiatives against approved objectives, budgets, and timelines.<br> Consolidate updates from different marketing teams and prepare regular dashboards and management reports.<br> Analyze performance data and provide insights and recommendations to improve marketing effectiveness.<br> Identify delays, risks, dependencies, and areas requiring management attention.<br> Stakeholder Management Work closely with Brand, Digital Marketing, Communications, Events, Partnerships, and other relevant teams to coordinate strategic priorities.<br> Liaise with Finance, Procurement, Legal, Risk, and other corporate functions to support governance and approval requirements.<br> Facilitate planning workshops, governance meetings, and performance review sessions.<br> Prepare meeting materials, document key decisions, and monitor the completion of agreed actions.<br> Support clear communication of marketing priorities, policies, and governance requirements across the organization.<br> Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve marketing planning, governance, reporting, and decision-making processes.<br> Support the development of tools, templates, and guidelines that improve consistency and efficiency.<br> Benchmark marketing governance practices against leading organizations and industry standards.<br> Contribute to knowledge-sharing and capability-building activities across the marketing function.<br></span> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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<p><span><strong><span>Senior Marketing Manager - Poultry | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>The Company </span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.”</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almarai Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others. </span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>Almarai currently employs over 46,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan. In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span>An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.</span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><span>We are seeking an accomplished </span><strong><span>Senior Marketing Manager (Poultry)</span></strong><span> to lead the growth and strategic direction of our </span><strong><span>Poultry</span></strong><span> category within Almarai’s Protein Business Unit. This role offers the opportunity to shape long</span><span>‑</span><span>term brand strategy, strengthen market positioning, and drive category performance in one of the most competitive and fast</span><span>‑</span><span>growing segments of the food industry.</span></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><span>As the senior leader for Poultry marketing, you will drive the creation of a structured Strategic Brand Framework that guides all future brand decisions. You will oversee the development of 5</span><span>‑</span><span>year strategic plans, annual operating plans, and consumer</span><span>‑</span><span>driven insights to support innovation, communication, and commercial execution. The role requires close collaboration with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and cross</span><span>‑</span><span>functional stakeholders to ensure strong alignment and end</span><span>‑</span><span>to</span><span>‑</span><span>end business delivery.</span></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><span>You will also lead and develop a high</span><span>‑</span><span>performing marketing team, ensuring capability growth, robust performance management, and a culture of continuous improvement. This is a critical role for a leader who brings strong Poultry/Protein industry experience, commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire teams toward exceptional business outcomes.</span></span></p><br><br>
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<p><span><strong><span>Qualifications & Competencies:</span></strong></span></p><br><br>
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<li><span>Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, with excellent English communication skills.</span></li>
<li><span>Minimum 15 years’ experience in branded FMCG, preferably within the Poultry or wider Protein industry.</span></li>
<li><span>Proven ability to deliver commercial results, supported by strong financial and strategic acumen.</span></li>
<li><span><span>Demonstrated experience leading and developing high</span><span>‑</span><span>performance teams.</span></span></li>
<li><span>Strong capability in strategic brand planning, annual operating plans, and consumer insight analysis.</span></li>
<li><span><span>Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills across cross</span><span>‑</span><span>functional and multicultural environments.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Highly motivated, adaptable, organized, and results</span><span>‑</span><span>driven, with strong problem</span><span>‑</span><span>solving and leadership attributes.</span></span></li>
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<p><span>If you are a strategic marketing leader with deep Poultry or Protein industry experience - and you're driven to shape category growth, build powerful brands, and influence a major regional portfolio - we encourage you to apply!</span></p><br><br>
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