Senior Manager Strategic Planning

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1. Role Purpose

Strategic Decision Support

• Evaluate the feasibility of strategic projects prior to approval.
• Utilize advanced decision-analysis tools (cost-benefit analysis, decision matrices, strategic forecasting).
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from concept development to closure.
• Ensure initiatives align with long-term organizational strategies.

Stakeholder Management & Executive Communication

• Act as a key liaison with government entities and strategic partners.
• Present strategic plans and analyses to committees and boards in a professional, data-driven manner.
• Align project objectives with stakeholder expectations and manage institutional sensitivities related to large-scale initiatives.

Data-Driven Strategic Planning

• Analyze data sets to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Develop customized strategic plans for the sports sector and major events.
• Design Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure initiative impact.
• Leverage lessons learned from previous projects to enhance future performance efficiency.

Risk Analysis & Five-Year Strategic Outlook

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments (financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational).
• Develop a five-year strategic roadmap with clear milestones and measurable performance indicators.
• Incorporate global best practices to ensure project sustainability.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential economic or sector-related challenges.

3. Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience managing large-scale, high-budget strategic projects.
• Proven track record in the sports sector or major events (sports facilities development, international tournaments, sports infrastructure projects).
• Demonstrated ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with effective day-to-day operations management.
• Strong expertise in data analysis and supporting major investment decisions.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage senior leadership and decision-makers effectively.

4. Expected Deliverables

• Comprehensive strategic feasibility report.
• Strategic risk management framework.
• Five-year execution roadmap.
• Periodic reports and executive presentations to senior management and relevant committees.

5. Contracting Model & Engagement Structure

Outsourcing Services

• model in accordance with the current approved contract.
• This ensures operational flexibility, rapid mobilization, and performance management through clearly defined deliverables.
• Should the entity prefer a direct-hire model outside the scope of the current contract, a separate commercial proposal outlining the financial and contractual terms can be provided.
• At this stage, the outsourcing model represents a strategic option that enables:
• Flexible engagement and service termination based on project scope.
• Reduced long-term employment liabilities.
• Fast access to specialized expertise without lengthy recruitment processes.
• Performance and deliverables linked to measurable outcomes.

6. Contractual Package Flexibility

• Compensation is open and based on the candidate’s experience, competency, and added value to the project.
• No nationality restrictions; both local and international candidates with proven expertise in large-scale project management are welcome.
• Contract duration is a minimum of one year, renewable based on performance evaluation and project requirements.
• 1. **Develop future scenarios for the sports and events sector.**
• 2. **Possess experience working with government or semi-government entities.**
• 3. **Prepare periodic foresight reports (annual / semi-annual).**
• 4. **Develop strategic scenario models to support decision-making.**