Head of Strategy Management Office (SMO) - Banking

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Head of Strategy Management Office (SMO) to lead the strategic planning and execution function of a leading bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee the development, alignment, and performance monitoring of the bank’s strategic initiatives in alignment with the board’s vision and national transformation goals, including Saudi Vision 2030.

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the bank’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with regulatory, digital, and market evolution.
• Establish and manage the Strategy Management Office (SMO) to serve as the central hub for all strategic initiatives across the bank.
• Partner with executive leadership and business units to translate strategic goals into executable programs and initiatives with clear KPIs.
• Drive cross-functional alignment by ensuring consistent communication and understanding of strategy across all departments.
• Oversee and manage the strategic project portfolio, ensuring prioritization, alignment with goals, resource optimization, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor and report on the performance of strategic initiatives through dashboards, scorecards, and periodic reports to executive leadership and the board.
• Conduct strategic assessments, industry benchmarking, and scenario planning to support decision-making.
• Develop frameworks for enterprise-wide performance management in coordination with the PMO, finance, and operations.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, digital, and transformation teams to ensure strategic initiatives are executed within the appropriate governance structure.
• Lead and mentor a team of strategy analysts and managers within the SMO.