Strategic Business Partner | Strategic Operations Manager

The Role

Strategic Operations Manager | Jobs in Riyadh Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Digital Platform / Social Technology / Internet Reports To: CEO / CEO Office Salary (tax-free): SAR 30,000 – 50,000 per month Strategic Business Partner | Strategic Operations Manager | CEO Office Jo...

The Role
Strategic Operations Manager | Jobs in Riyadh Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Digital Platform / Social Technology / Internet Reports To: CEO / CEO Office Salary (tax-free): SAR 30,000 – 50,000 per month Strategic Business Partner | Strategic Operations Manager | CEO Office Jobs in Riyadh About the Role Our client is seeking a Strategic Business Partner / Strategic Operations Manager to support the CEO and senior leadership team with strategic planning, business performance tracking, and high-impact project execution. This is a CEO Office-level role for a fast-growing digital platform business expanding across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership to turn strategic decisions into clear execution plans, monitor business performance, coordinate cross-functional priorities, and support market expansion initiatives. This is not a routine operations role. It requires strong strategic thinking, structured problem-solving, business analysis, executive communication, and hands-on project delivery. 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 clear action plans, ownership structures, timelines, and measurable outcomes. • Monitor business KPIs, operational performance, and execution progress across key initiatives. • Identify operational gaps, business bottlenecks, and performance improvement opportunities. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time and to standard. • Prepare structured business analysis, insights, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership. • Manage project cadence, milestone tracking, follow-ups, post-project reviews, and continuous improvement actions. • Support Saudi and Middle East market expansion priorities through research, execution planning, and stakeholder alignment. Candidate Requirements • 3–5 years’ relevant experience in strategy, consulting, CEO Office, Founder’s Office, PMO, Strategic Business Partner, or Strategic Operations roles. • Experience from a top-tier consulting firm or elite boutique consulting firm is strongly preferred. • Prior experience in technology, internet platforms, e-commerce, social media, live streaming, gaming, digital entertainment, or consumer technology is an advantage. • Strong structured thinking, business analysis, project management, and problem-solving ability. • Able to work directly with CEOs, founders, senior executives, and cross-functional stakeholders. • Excellent executive-level English communication skills, both written and verbal. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural Saudi / Middle East business environment. • Bachelor’s degree required; exceptional hands-on strategic experience may be considered. Benefits & Compensation • Competitive 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. • High-impact role covering strategy, performance, execution, and market growth. Similar Job Titles in Riyadh • Strategic Business Partner • Strategic Operations Manager • CEO Office Manager • Strategy Consultant • PMO Manager About Us Talent Bridge HR Consultancy is a Headhunting Company in Dubai, specializing in Executive Search in Dubai. Your trusted Recruitment Agency in Dubai for hiring the best Talent in Dubai. International Recruitment Consultancy in Dubai. #jobsinriyadh #riyadhjobs #saudijobs #strategyjobs #strategicoperations #ceooffice #pmomanager #digitalplatformjobs #middleeastjobs #jobsindubai #careersindubai #recruitmentindubai #executivesearchindubai #headhuntingindubai #headhuntersindubai #tbhrc #talentbridgedubai #talentbridgehrconsultancy

Requirements
Mandatory Candidate Criteria Area Requirement Experience 3–5 years in strategy, Strategic BP, CEO Office, PMO, consulting, or strategic operations Education Bachelor’s degree minimum Language Native or near-native English Thinking Style Structured, analytical, commercially sharp Execution Able to independently drive projects from concept to delivery Environment Fit Comfortable in Riyadh and multicultural Middle East business environment Industry Relevance Digital platform, internet, e-commerce, social media, creator economy, live streaming, gaming, or consumer tech preferred Preferred Profile Strongest candidates will have: • MBB or elite boutique consulting experience • CEO Office or Founder’s Office exposure • Digital platform or internet company background • Experience in Middle East / Saudi expansion • Strong business analytics and project management capability • Ability to communicate clearly with senior leadership • Practical, hands-on, execution-focused mindset

About the company
Since 2003, Talent Bridge HR Consultancy has been a trusted recruitment consultancy in Dubai, UAE, specialising in connecting businesses with top talent. With over 35 years of experience in the HR field, we have established ourselves as trusted experts in the HR industry. Our core focus is connecting employers with top-tier candidates to meet their needs.