Associate Director - Strategy & Planning (COR441)

Qiddiya Investment Company is in search of a proactive and results-driven Associate Director - Strategy & Planning to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the strategic landscape of our groundbreaking projects and initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure alignment with our corporate vision and mission.

Your expertise in strategic planning will be instrumental in conducting market analysis, identifying growth opportunities, and formulating strategies that will help position Qiddiya as a leader in the entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop relevant strategies for Qiddiya's Destination Marketing & Management Organization (DMMO) focusing on the tourism industry
• Design and detail operating models, develop governance and organizational structures, as well as policies, procedures and processes
• Research, benchmark, analyze frameworks and methodologies needed to address specific project needs with clear strategic recommendations and solutions
• Conduct research and analyses about entertainment, sports and culture sectors and develop relevant strategic, business, and financial plans
• Research and expand on knowledge of KSA's travel trade environment and others as needed
• Develop DMMO's budget
• Develop and maintain DMMO's business and marketing plan
• Develop DMMO's performance framework (objectives, KPIs, initiatives, etc.) and track / report corporate performance
• Develop relevant project plans (MS Project) across DMMO's units and track / report progress
• Prepare content for periodic board / executive meetings and participate in specific committees as required
• Execute projects with multiple stakeholders and coordinate discussions with internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate and manage relationships with relevant tourism government entities
• Provide regular executive updates and ongoing support to DMMO's management team and manage ad hoc requests
• Develop content for presentations and synthesis reports (expert in PowerPoint presentations, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Mentor and coach junior resources

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Benefits

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.