Overview

Our client is a leading Large company in the field of Conglomerate. Operating as a major player with a highly diversified portfolio, the organization drives impactful, large-scale initiatives across the region. This pivotal role reports directly to the Group CEO, offering a high-visibility platform to shape corporate strategy, orchestrate complex transformations, and lead the governance of critical business portfolios from their headquarters in Jeddah, KSA.

This permanent role requires a baseline commitment of 6 working days per week. Given the strategic urgency of the position, the company is looking for local talent already based inside the country who can fulfill a preferred joining time of immediately or within 30 days. To be considered, candidates must hold at least a BA in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or another relevant field, paired with a minimum of 10 plus years of experience. Fluency in both Arabic and English is mandatory to successfully navigate cross-functional stakeholder environments. While strong foundational project governance experience is expected, candidates with former exposure to consultancy firms and a PMP certificate will have a distinct advantage.

Main Tasks

1. Direct the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure all project portfolios align with the conglomerate's overarching strategic objectives and the Group CEO's vision.

2. Develop, implement, and maintain robust project governance frameworks, execution standards, and performance metrics across diverse business units.

3. Monitor, track, and report on the status, risks, and financial health of high-impact strategic initiatives directly to executive leadership.

4. Lead the strategic planning cycle, transforming long-term corporate goals into actionable, executable project portfolios.

5. Standardize PMO methodologies and tools to optimize cross-functional resource allocation and ensure successful, on-time project delivery.

6. Collaborate closely with subsidiary leaders and key stakeholders to drive organizational change management and foster continuous improvement.

7. Identify critical bottlenecks in complex, multi-entity projects and implement swift corrective actions to mitigate risks and maintain operational momentum.

Role Overview: As the Head of Measurement Solutions, you will lead the strategy, operational delivery, and team management for A Company Measurement Solutions division (including Mystery Shopping, Surveys). You will act as a senior leader responsible for driving project excellence, expanding client relationships, developing innovative measurement products, and nurturing a high-performing team.

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Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and upskill the Measurement team to maintain high standards across mystery shopping, survey design, analytics, and reporting.
• Drive operational efficiency, manage resource allocation, and optimize team performance while fostering a continuous-learning culture.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews for researchers, shoppers, and analysts.

2. Project Delivery & Quality Assurance

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of key measurement projects, ensuring on-time execution, strict adherence to quality standards, and budget management.
• Establish robust Quality Assurance (QA) processes and risk-mitigation strategies to ensure error-free client deliverables ("Right First Time").
• Conduct executive-level reviews, project handovers, and monthly progress reporting directly to the CEO.

3. Business Development & Account Growth

• Partner with the Sales team on pitches, proposals, and client presentations to showcase measurement capabilities.
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing client accounts to drive revenue growth and long-term client retention.
• Lead the innovation and expansion of new Measurement products, methodologies, and frameworks to keep Company’s portfolio market-leading.

4. Client Relationship & Advisory

• Serve as a senior consultant and key point of contact for strategic client accounts, ensuring high satisfaction and clear alignment on scope.
• Conduct regular client health checks, address feedback proactively, and turn client insights into continuous process improvements.

5. Operations & Process Excellence

• Review and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) annually to streamline workflows and reduce delivery delays.
• Oversee project invoicing, financial tracking, and cost optimization in coordination with the Finance department (via Oracle).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Delivery: 100% on-time project commencement, delivery, and reporting.
• Client Satisfaction & Growth: Zero unresolved customer complaints and measurable account revenue growth through upsells.
• Operational Efficiency: Continuous reduction in project delays, re-work, and unmanaged travel spend.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Proven track record in a leadership or senior managerial role within research, customer experience (CX), mystery shopping, or management consulting.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic (essential).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; hands-on experience with ERP systems (Oracle experience is a plus).
• Industry Knowledge: Deep expertise in survey design, mystery shopping methodologies, data analysis, and CX frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional client-facing communication, executive presentation skills, and strong commercial acumen.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Research, or a related field.

Our client is a leading fast-growing company in the field of consulting & advisory services, actively seeking a high-caliber Manager – Direct Tax to strengthen its tax and advisory practice in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage and oversee Zakat, Corporate Tax, and Withholding Tax (WHT) compliance and advisory engagements.
2. Review and finalize Zakat and tax returns, calculations, assessments, reports, and client deliverables, ensuring full alignment with applicable Saudi regulations.
3. Provide technical advice to clients on complex Zakat and tax matters, including tax planning, corporate structuring, and compliance considerations.
4. Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout engagement lifecycles.
5. Lead, supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members while ensuring assignment delivery is high quality and timely.
6. Support the development of client proposals, business pitches, and new advisory opportunities.
7. Monitor regulatory changes, amendments in Saudi Zakat and tax legislation, ZATCA rulings/guidance, and evolving industry best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional Credentials: Professional certification (SOCPA, CPA, CTA, ACCA) or substantial progress toward one is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of dedicated Zakat and Direct Tax experience, preferably gained within a professional services or advisory environment.
• Technical & Core Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of KSA Zakat, Corporate Income Tax, and WHT regulations; proven experience leading teams and managing multi-client engagements; strong analytical, problem-solving, and client presentation abilities.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in both Arabic and English.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director will oversee Operations (Procurement, Warehousing & Logistics, Maintenance & Facilities, and Government Relations), Human Resources, and Information Technology. The primary mission of this role is to build a scalable operating platform that ensures execution excellence, high productivity, cost efficiency, and business continuity across all brands and locations. The role focuses on:

• Driving operational excellence and process standardization across all group functions.
• Strategically leading supply chain, warehousing, logistics, and non-merchandise procurement.
• Overseeing facilities management, store readiness, and government relations/licensing.
• Leading HR infrastructure, workforce planning, and operational IT services.
• Managing group-wide operational risk, health & safety, and business continuity strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Excellence & Process Standardization

• Design and continuously improve operational processes across all brands and locations to improve execution speed and eliminate waste.
• Standardize operating procedures (SOPs) and strengthen cross-functional efficiency.
• Prepare operational strategies, budgets, and CAPEX plans for CEO recommendation and approval.

2. Procurement & Supply Chain Execution

• Transform non-merchandise procurement into a strategic, cost-optimizing value creator.
• Oversee warehouse efficiency, inventory movement, customs clearance, and distribution execution (including e-commerce fulfillment).
• Lead high-level vendor negotiations, strategic sourcing, and contract management.

3. Maintenance, Facilities & Government Relations

• Ensure all retail showrooms and facilities meet brand standards through preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Oversee government relations to maintain all commercial registrations, municipal licenses, and regulatory compliance on schedule.

4. Information Technology & Systems Operations

• Ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective IT infrastructure and core business systems operations (POS, ERP).
• Own IT operational KPIs (system uptime, incident response time, cybersecurity compliance) and manage change control processes.

5. Human Resources & Organizational Capability

• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, performance cycle administration, and employee relations.
• Manage HR administration within CEO-approved compensation and organizational design policies.
• Oversee first-tier grievance models and disciplinary processes.

6. Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Build organizational resilience by maintaining the Group’s operational risk register.
• Formulate and test business continuity plans, IT disaster recovery strategies, and health & safety compliance.

7. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead direct reports (Operations Manager, HR Manager, and IT Manager).
• Chair weekly Operational Excellence Meetings to resolve delays, optimize resource allocation, and review group scorecards.
• Present monthly Executive Operations Reviews and quarterly risk/capability evaluations to executive management.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 12 to 15 years of progressive operational experience, with at least 5 years in senior operations leadership within retail or distribution environments covering supply chain, facilities, and procurement.
• Regional Experience: Strong preference for candidates with experience in the GCC market.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (MBA is strongly preferred).
• Functional Scope: Proven experience overseeing non-merchandise procurement, logistics, HR administration, and IT operational support functions.
• Core Skills:
  • Strong mastery of operational excellence, process design, and cost management.
  • Sound expertise in governance, risk mitigation, and business continuity planning.
  • Service-driven leadership mindset with ability to support commercial and expansion goals.
• Languages: Native-level Arabic and fluent English language skills are mandatory.
• Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Amman, Jordan (open to candidates inside Jordan or returning/relocating from the GCC region).

Our client is a leading company in the retail sector, seeking to hire an experienced Category Manager to manage and develop product categories, drive sales and profitability, and support sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze data and market insights to identify industry and consumer trends.
• Develop long-term strategies for product category growth.
• Develop exit strategies for underperforming products.
• Build strong relationships with vendors to achieve competitive pricing and quality services.
• Ensure product availability by placing appropriate orders based on consumer demand.
• Determine category positioning to maximize visibility and consumer appeal.
• Work closely with marketing teams on pricing and promotional activities.
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand and optimize product categories.
• Forecast product demand to maintain sustainable inventory levels.
• Take responsibility for category budgets and revenue performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar role.
• Experience in Category Management, preferably within Perfumes, Beauty, Luxury, or FMCG.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier-management experience.
• Strong understanding of sales, margins, profitability, and category growth.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Strong commercial mindset with a solid understanding of marketing and sales principles.

Our client is a prominent, leading commercial group operating in Qatar. The company is seeking an experienced, analytical, and results-driven Trade Marketing Manager to lead overall trade marketing strategies, brand activations, promotional planning, and budget allocation to drive sales growth and enhance brand visibility across key retail channels. The role reports directly to the General Manager and will work closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams. Key focus areas include:

• Developing and executing trade marketing strategies that align with business goals and boost brand presence.
• Designing, planning, and executing trade promotions, experiential marketing, and merchandising strategies.
• Managing the trade marketing budget, controlling spend, and evaluating campaign ROI.
• Managing relationships with key retailers, distributors, and external partners.
• Analyzing market trends, competitor insights, and sales data to optimize product positioning and promotional tactics.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Marketing Strategy & Activation

• Develop and implement end-to-end trade marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and market presence.
• Analyze market dynamics, consumer insights, and competitor activities to adjust trade initiatives.

Promotional Planning & Execution

• Design and drive effective trade promotions and merchandising tactics to maximize product sell-through.
• Establish KPIs to measure promotion success, track sales performance, and continuously refine strategies.

Sales Collaboration & Channel Alignment

• Work hand-in-hand with the sales team to ensure trade marketing goals align with commercial objectives.
• Equip and train the sales team with necessary support tools, POS materials, and promotional guidelines.

Budget & Financial Management

• Oversee the allocation of the trade marketing budget, ensuring cost effectiveness and high ROI.
• Monitor promotional spending, track campaign profitability, and report performance to senior leadership.

Relationship Management & Market Insights

• Build and maintain solid partnerships with key retailers, channels, and trade partners across Qatar.
• Conduct ongoing market analysis to identify new channel opportunities and enhance distribution efficiency.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of progressive trade marketing, brand activation, or commercial marketing experience within the FMCG / Beverage sector.
• Strong knowledge of the Qatar market landscape, trade dynamics, and retail distribution channels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a relevant commercial discipline (MBA is preferred).
• Strong expertise in:
  • Trade promotion planning, execution, and ROI analysis.
  • Trade marketing budget management and financial control.
  • FMCG distribution dynamics and trade partner negotiations.
  • Data analytics, market reporting, and MS Office Suite.
• Native-level Arabic and fluent English language skills are mandatory.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Doha, Qatar.