Consultant – Planning and Resourcing Management

About the role

We are seeking a Consultant – Planning and Resourcing Management to provide expert advice and design frameworks that improve organisational processes, performance and portfolio execution across multiple initiatives. The role is full‑time, onsite in Saudi Arabia and will work closely with senior management to plan, prioritise and deliver projects aligned with strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Consult and support the improvement of administrative and operational processes, enhancing performance and resource utilisation.
• Analyse organisational challenges, structures and workflows and propose data‑driven solutions aligned with corporate strategy.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategic and operational plans, including project and programme portfolios.
• Design and standardise governance frameworks (workflows, stage‑gates, RACI, SOPs, templates) to ensure clear responsibilities.
• Initiate and roll out workflows to guarantee timely, high‑quality deliverables that meet standards and policies.
• Prepare periodic reports on performance, ongoing projects, risks and recommendations for senior management.
• Oversee or support the implementation of improvement initiatives, new processes and tools, monitoring impact and adjusting as needed.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, contracts, quality and stakeholder‑engagement teams to align workflows with contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Recommend and help implement digital tools or dashboards for portfolio tracking, workflow management and performance reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering Management, Operations Management or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in management consulting, organisational performance, PMO/portfolio management or project/program management.
• Strong expertise in organisational structures, process analysis and performance management, including KPI and dashboard design.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with the ability to prepare clear strategic and operational reports for senior leadership.
• Strong communication, facilitation and negotiation skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficiency with modern management tools and data‑analysis techniques.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• BI/dashboard tools
• Project/Portfolio Management platforms