Head Strategic Business Development

Job Location - Riyadh
The Head Strategic Corporate Business Development is responsible for identifying, developing, and executing cross-business growth opportunities that create new revenue streams and enhance synergies across the company's business units.
The role focuses on

corporate-level strategic initiatives , new business platforms, partnerships, and investments that support long-term growth and diversification. It works closely with executive leadership to drive expansion into new sectors, services, and markets.
This is a senior, executive-track position with exposure to board-level decision making.

Core Mandate
Create

new revenue lines

across the group.
Identify and implement

cross-business synergies .
Develop

new strategic platforms

and partnerships.
Support executive leadership on

corporate growth initiatives .

Key Responsibilities
1) Corporate Growth Initiatives
Identify new business opportunities aligned with the company's long-term vision.
Develop and launch new revenue platforms across multiple business units.
Lead feasibility and commercial assessments of new corporate initiatives.
Translate strategic priorities into executable business opportunities.

2) Cross-Business Synergy Development
Identify opportunities to create synergies between existing business units.
Develop integrated solutions that combine capabilities across divisions.
Coordinate with business unit leaders to implement synergy initiatives.
Track and report synergy value creation.

3) New Business Line & Platform Development
Identify emerging sectors, technologies, and service models.
Develop commercial models for new business lines.
Lead the creation of new corporate platforms or verticals.
Support the launch and early-stage growth of new ventures.

4) Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
Identify and engage with global partners, technology providers, and investors.
Structure strategic alliances, joint ventures, or co-development models.
Support executive-level negotiations and relationship management.
Ensure partnerships generate measurable revenue and strategic value.

5) Strategic Investments & M&A
Identify acquisition and investment opportunities aligned with corporate growth platforms.
Develop business cases, financial models, and valuation analyses.
Support due diligence and transaction structuring.
Assist executive leadership in investment decisions.

6) Executive-Level Business Development
Support CEO and senior leadership in developing strategic client relationships.
Identify long-term programs with key government and strategic clients.
Position the company as a strategic partner rather than a transactional contractor.

7) Corporate Opportunity Pipeline
Build and maintain a pipeline of corporate-level strategic opportunities.
Prioritize initiatives based on strategic fit and financial returns.
Present opportunities to executive leadership and the board.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Revenue generated from new corporate business lines.
Value of cross-business synergy initiatives implemented.
Number and value of new strategic platforms launched.
Partnerships or joint ventures executed.
ROI/IRR of new corporate initiatives.
Contribution of new segments to total company revenue.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or related field.
MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree preferred.

Experience
10–18 years of experience in: Corporate business development, Strategic planning and investment roles in Infrastructure, energy, industrial, or EPC sectors
Proven experience in: Launching new business lines, Cross-business or corporate initiatives and Strategic partnerships or investments

Key Competencies
Corporate-level strategic thinking.
Cross-business integration and synergy development.
New business platform creation.
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
Executive-level stakeholder management.
Investment analysis and business case development.

Leadership Attributes
Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset.
Strong executive presence and credibility.
High ownership and accountability.
Ability to work across multiple business units.
Results-driven with strong execution focus.