The Senior Manager –Data Analysis is a strategic and analytical leader responsible for driving organizational effectiveness through robust business planning, performance management frameworks, KPI governance, and data-driven decision support. The role bridges strategy and operations, translating executive priorities into measurable plans and holding functions accountable to delivery commitments.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the annual and multi-year business planning cycle, coordinating inputs across functions and consolidating into an integrated operational plan.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve performance management frameworks, KPIs, OKRs, and balanced scorecards.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards and management reporting packs, providing timely and accurate performance insights to senior leadership.
• Identify performance gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Partner with department heads to set performance targets, monitor progress, and drive corrective actions where required.
• Lead cross-functional planning workshops and strategic review sessions (monthly/quarterly/annual).
• Manage the risk and issue escalation process linked to performance delivery.
• Develop and coach a high-performing team of planning and performance analysts.
• Support organisational transformation and change management initiatives with structured planning and tracking frameworks.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (required).
• Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) from a reputable institution (preferred).
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in strategy, planning, performance management, or management consulting.
• Prior experience in a top-tier management consulting firm (MBB / Big 4 Strategy) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in data visualisation and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel advanced modelling).
• Demonstrated experience building KPI frameworks, reporting systems, and business planning processes from the ground up.
Competencies
• Strategic thinking and structured problem-solving.
• Executive communication and stakeholder management.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Team leadership and talent development.
• Drive for results and accountability.
• Adaptability in complex, fast-paced environments.
Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, is shaping one of the most transformative visions of Saudi Arabia’s future. By harnessing the Power of Play, we are unlocking new economic opportunities, elevating quality of life, and contributing to the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030.
As a company behind flagship projects such as Qiddiya City and Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), QIC is creating destinations and ecosystems where people can live, play, stay, work, and invest.
At QIC, we believe play can move society forward, opening up new opportunities and bringing joy. Our commitment to play is evident in everything we do, aiming to transform lives through play, and creating extraordinary and fulfilling experiences. We develop integrated ecosystems that allow you to play, live, stay, invest, or work, with play as a catalyst for learning, creativity, performance, connection, escapism, and personal growth.
