Strategic Business Partner / Strategic Operations Manager

About the role

A fast-growing digital platform business expanding across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East is looking for a Strategic Business Partner / Strategic Operations Manager to support its CEO and senior leadership team. The role covers strategic planning, business performance tracking and high-impact project execution, turning strategic decisions into clear execution plans and supporting market expansion. It is a full-time, on-site position reporting to the CEO.

Key responsibilities

• Drive strategic projects across growth, commercialisation, operations, market expansion and organisational priorities.
• Support the CEO Office with strategic planning, business reviews, market research, competitor analysis and industry benchmarking.
• Translate executive decisions into action plans, ownership structures, timelines and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor business KPIs, operational performance and execution progress, and identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams so initiatives are delivered on time and to standard.
• Prepare business analysis, insights, reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Manage project cadence, milestones, follow-ups, post-project reviews and continuous improvement.
• Support Saudi and Middle East market expansion through research, execution planning and stakeholder alignment.

Required profile

• 3-5 years' experience in strategy, consulting, CEO Office, Founder's Office, PMO, Strategic Business Partner or Strategic Operations roles.
• Top-tier or elite boutique consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in technology, internet platforms, e-commerce, social media, live streaming, gaming, digital entertainment or consumer technology is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree required; exceptional hands-on strategic experience may be considered.
• Ability to work directly with CEOs, founders and senior executives.

Required skills

• Strong structured thinking, business analysis, project management and problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal English at an executive level.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, multicultural Saudi / Middle East environment.

What we offer

• Tax-free salary of SAR 30,000 - 50,000 per month.
• Social insurance and employment benefits as per Saudi labour regulations.
• Direct exposure to the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing digital platform business with strong Middle East expansion plans.

To apply, candidates submit their CV through the Talent Bridge HR Consultancy application form for this vacancy.