Strategy Principal Director

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Job Summary

• Change is constant and accelerating faster than ever.
• Transformation is compressed.
• Customer and stakeholder expectations have radically shifted how companies must strategize and deliver.
• The C-Suite and Boards are being held accountable in ways we have not seen in the past.
• To address today’s most pressing challenges and unlock the most compelling opportunities, leaders need to move fast.
• While many believe innovative strategies are the answer to rapid change, they are only part of the solution.
• The most successful companies elevate people and put them at the center of strategic initiatives.
• Because nothing changes if strategies don’t.
• We help leaders create transformation by enriching the relationship between people and strategic initiatives, and help clients to reimagine their business, build strategies with the leaders and cultures to accelerate change, and create and deliver exceptional strategic outcomes.
• Our focus on sustainability, inclusion, diversity & equity (ID&E), purpose, and board effectiveness helps CEOs drive a comprehensive strategy agenda.
• Join us to drive strategic initiatives that improve outcomes for businesses and their stakeholders, helping organizations navigate the complexities of rapid change with precision and agility
• **Client Relationships & Delivery Excellence**- Proven track record of originating and delivering multi-million-dollar engagements with Clients
• Established relationships with High Tech clients in Saudi Arabia and broader GCC markets
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and close significant deals independently
• **Functional & Technical Expertise**- Foundational excellence in strategy and operations consulting with 12-15+ years of experience at top-tier firms (Previous consulting experience is essential)
• Strong working knowledge in Technology Strategy and Advisory, including digital transformation, IT strategy, and enterprise architecture
• Strong working knowledge of telecommunications networks (5G, fiber, core/RAN architecture) is highly valued
• Track record of delivering measurable business impact across strategy, operating model, and technology domains
• **Leadership & Practice Building**- Ability to lead teams of 10+ consultants across multiple concurrent engagements
• Proven experience in business development, including proposal leadership and thought leadership development
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities with demonstrated success in developing high-performing teams
• Intellectual horsepower to shape point-of-view and frameworks that differentiate our market position
• **Regional & Cultural Fit**- Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is essential
• Deep understanding of Middle East business culture and government-commercial interfaces
• Established presence and credibility within regional TMT ecosystem
• **Essential Qualifications**- Minimum of 13 years of consulting experience majorly in Communication and Media Technology.
• A high degree of comfort with strategic decision-making and strong quantitative skills to develop financial or operational models and supervise data analysis.
• Deep understanding of industry dynamics and value creation opportunities in one or more industries.
• Strong analytical skills, understands complex issues, quickly absorbs information, excels in conceptual and creative problem solving.
• Digitally savvy; curious and passionate about technology, understands its impact on business and society.
• Natural leader; easily establishes trust-based relationships, gains valuable insights through collaboration and communication.
• Driven; enjoys a challenge, proven ability to adapt and remove obstacles to achieve results, determined and optimistic.
• Arabic speaker fluent in English
• **Preferable Qualifications:**- MBA or graduate-level degree in related field
• Driven; enjoys a challenge, proven ability to adapt and remove obstacles to achieve results, determined and optimistic.
• Experience in operating model design, strategy formulation, digital transformation, Beneficiary experience, impact assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• **Why join us?**- We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

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