Director of Strategy Advisory

2 months ago

الرياض, Saudi Arabia Buro Happold Full time

Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your experience of Advisory in Engineering might just make you our new Director of Strategy Advisory.

**Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional**

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.

**Your next role**

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive. 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.

**Your key duties**

As a Director, you will lead and shape our commercial advisory practice, driving business growth, establishing strategic partnerships, and providing visionary leadership. Leveraging your extensive experience in advisory work, you will spearhead the development and execution of our commercial advisory strategies, ensuring exceptional client outcomes and positioning Buro Happold as a leader in the industry.
- Provide visionary leadership, setting the strategic direction for our Advisory practice and driving business growth.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, serving as a trusted advisor and fostering long-term partnerships.
- Lead and oversee complex advisory projects, ensuring exceptional project delivery, client satisfaction, and achievement of project objectives.
- Provide strategic guidance and expert advice to clients on project delivery and operation and investment models.
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions and strategies, ensuring alignment with clients' goals and objectives.
- Lead and facilitate high-level client meetings, presentations, and workshops, effectively communicating project progress, findings, and recommendations.
- Monitor project portfolios, overseeing timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project outcomes and profitability.
- Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering the growth and development of team members and promoting knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to business development efforts, including the identification of new opportunities, proposal writing, client presentations, and participation in industry event.

**Your skills and experience**
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related field. A postgraduate degree is highly desirable.
- Extensive experience working for an advisory firm, specialising in Strategy advisory, with a proven track record of leading and delivering successful projects. Experience in Capital projects, Investment models and Public Private Partnerships would be a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of project delivery and operation and investment models, and risk assessment.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and lead teams, drive business growth, and achieve exceptional results.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of navigating complex challenges and driving innovative solutions.
- Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

**What we offer you**
- Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Attractive salary and benefits package
- A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
- Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
- An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

**A place for everyone**

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

  • Senior Consultant

    2 months ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Insights Advisory Full time

    Job Title**: Senior Consultant - Deal Advisory** Direct Reporting Relationships**:Reports to Line Manager** Supervises (Job Title)**:Interns (max 5)** Department**:Corporate Finance & Deal Advisory** Location**:Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia** **Role Purpose** Accountable and responsible for all the tasks and assignments delegated under the ambit of...

  • Programme Advisory and Management Director

    3 weeks ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Buro Happold Full time

    Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your interest in leading a Program Advisory for major capital programs and Infrastructure developments in a Project Consultancy or an Advisory practice might just make you our new Program Advisory and Management Director. **Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.** From the...

  • Director - Advisory

    3 months ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Synechron Inc. Full time

    **Key Responsibilities**: - Lead and manage end-to-end deal processes, including origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution of corporate finance transactions (M&A, capital raising, restructuring, etc.). - Develop and maintain a strong network of relationships with corporate clients, private equity firms, institutional investors, and other key...

  • Senior Director

    3 weeks ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Qiddiya Investment Company Full time

    Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a passionate and strategic Senior Director - ESG Strategy to lead our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. This role is critical in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles throughout all operational and developmental activities within Qiddiya, ensuring that our...

  • Intern, Communications Advisory

    2 months ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia APCO Worldwide Full time

    **The Role**: The Communications Advisory Intern's role is to assist the team in several tasks including: research, content writing, pitching stories, preparing PowerPoint presentations and some ad-hocks assignments as per the direct supervisor’s requests. **Primary Duties and Responsibilities** - Organize bi-weekly meeting between clients and mid to...

  • Senior Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Buro Happold Full time

    Ready to collaborate with industry leaders and tackle high-impact projects? Your expertise in Project Management and Advisory could make you our next Senior Consultant in Advisory. **Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.** From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse...

  • Account Director, Communications Advisory

    2 months ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia APCO Worldwide Full time

    **Job Description**: **The Role**: The Account Director is primarily responsible for managing client relationship(s), client projects by supervising project teams and delegate projects and tasks effectively. The Account Director (AD) is responsible for identifying the strategy which supports the client’s objectives, develops communication plans, properly...

  • Senior Manager Strategy

    2 months ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Buro Happold Full time

    Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your experience of Strategy and Operations in Engineering Consultancy might just make you our new Senior Manager - Strategy. **Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.** From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an...

  • Consulting, Accounting Advisory

    3 months ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Talent Pal Full time

    **Description**: Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within...

  • Graduate - Advisory

    3 weeks ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Buro Happold Full time

    Excited to work with leading experts and innovative projects? Your analytical skills and passion for Strategy and Operations could make you our next Graduate Analyst at Buro Happold. Collaborate with our consultants and project managers to deliver key insights, analysis, and recommendations that drive strategic success and operational efficiency. **Here at...

  • Technology Strategy Manager

    2 months ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Flow Financial & Technology - Flow Talent Full time

    The Role **Company Overview**: Flow Talent is working with a leading technology company who are recruiting a Technology Strategy Manager to be based in Riyadh. **Key aspects of the role include**: - Translate and align the company strategy into transformation initiatives and develop a strategic plan to achieve objectives. - Build and maintain good working...

  • Hcm Business Advisory Specialist/hcm Business

    2 months ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Deutsche Bank Full time

    **HCM Business Advisory Specialist/HCM Business Partner**: **Job ID**:R0324037**Full/Part-Time**:Full-time**Regular/Temporary**:Regular**Listed**:2024-09-25**Location**:Riad**Position Overview**: On an advisory level work typically includes: - Responsibility for the delivery of HR Services. - Working with stakeholders in implementing people agenda...

  • Senior Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Buro Happold Full time

    Ready to collaborate with industry leaders and tackle high-impact projects? Your expertise in Project Management and Advisory could make you our next Senior Consultant in Program Advisory. **Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.** From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and...

  • Client Director +impact

    3 weeks ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Serco Plc Full time

    Make a difference every day We are a multinational organisation with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public...

  • Commercial Strategy Director, Gulf Countries

    2 months ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Vertex Pharmaceuticals Full time

    Job Description The Commercial Strategy Director is accountable for developing and implementing the commercial strategy and tactics for respective therapeutic area for the Gulf markets. The incumbent is accountable for understanding the market landscape and Vertex's position within the Gulf markets, leading the Commercial team and all business activities...

  • Consulting, F&a, Accounting Advisory

    3 months ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Talent Pal Full time

    **Description**: Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within...

  • Hcm Business Advisory Specialist/hcm Business

    2 months ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Deutsche Bank Full time

    On an advisory level work typically includes: - Responsibility for the delivery of HR Services. - Working with stakeholders in implementing people agenda initiatives, providing advice to employees and managers on people topics, providing guidance on HR policies and processes (incl. ensuring compliance) and overall responsibility for lifecycle measures. -...

  • Chief Strategy

    1 month ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Adam Recruitment Full time

    **Our client is a leading agribusiness company, specializes in animal nutrition, crop production, and food processing.** **Job title**: Chief Strategy & Growth Officer **Department**: Corporate strategy & growth **Reporting to**: GCEO **Location**: Riyadh **Nationality**:Saudi **Salary**:SAR 100,000 and above **Job Purpose**: To formalize and drive the...

  • Mindshare: Strategy Manager- Riyadh

    2 months ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia Mindshare Full time

    Position Title: Strategy Manager - Location: Riyadh - Reports To: Planning Director - About Mindshare - Mindshare is a media services company that accelerates Good Growth for its clients in the age of transformation. The solutions we create are both Good for consumers and drive Growth for our clients. We were the first purpose-built company created by WPP...

  • Project Director

    1 day ago

    الرياض, Saudi Arabia AECOM Full time

    **Company Description** Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the...