The SMO Manager is responsible for leading the Strategy Management Office (SMO) and supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of alfanar Electric’s strategic plans. The role ensures that business objectives, departmental plans, and strategic initiatives remain aligned with the company’s overall direction.
The position focuses on strategic planning, performance management, KPI monitoring, governance, business planning, executive reporting, and strategic initiative oversight. The SMO Manager works closely with senior leadership and business functions to translate corporate strategy into measurable business plans and support effective decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Business Alignment
- Lead the development, implementation, and periodic review of the organization’s strategic plan.
- Work with executive leadership and business units to establish strategic priorities and objectives.
- Conduct strategic planning workshops and alignment sessions with relevant departments.
- Ensure departmental business plans and initiatives support alfanar Electric’s corporate strategy.
- Translate corporate goals into practical and measurable business plans.
- Monitor strategic priorities and recommend adjustments when business requirements change.
Performance Management
- Develop and maintain corporate performance management frameworks.
- Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and strategic performance measures.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of Balanced Scorecard frameworks.
- Analyze strategic and operational performance data to identify gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare regular performance reports for senior management.
- Lead performance review meetings and coordinate corrective actions when targets are not achieved.
- Monitor annual and development plans and track progress against approved objectives.
SMO Governance and Executive Reporting
- Establish and maintain Strategy Management Office governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
- Develop executive-level dashboards and reports highlighting strategic progress and business performance.
- Maintain accurate documentation of strategic plans, initiatives, reviews, and updates.
- Ensure appropriate version control and availability of strategic planning materials.
- Provide management with timely insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Strategic Projects and Initiative Management
- Support the management and monitoring of the strategic project and initiative portfolio.
- Evaluate strategic initiatives based on business priorities, feasibility, value, and organizational impact.
- Coordinate with the Project Management Office (PMO), where applicable, to monitor project milestones and deliverables.
- Track strategic initiatives and highlight risks, delays, and performance gaps.
- Support prioritization of projects and initiatives in line with corporate objectives.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as a strategic coordination point between senior leadership and business units.
- Facilitate communication of strategic objectives, plans, and performance expectations.
- Work with department heads to maintain alignment between strategy and operational execution.
- Promote accountability and engagement in the implementation of strategic initiatives.
- Support cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational objectives.
Business Planning and Continuous Improvement
- Monitor business plans and initiate corrective actions to improve performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve business processes, planning methods, reporting systems, and organizational effectiveness.
- Benchmark strategy management practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Promote a culture of strategic thinking, performance accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Encourage the effective use of digital and automated systems for planning, reporting, and performance management.
- Adapt strategy management practices to changing technologies, business models, and organizational requirements.
Leadership and Organizational Responsibilities
- Build and develop high-performing teams and support effective succession planning.
- Provide appropriate coaching and performance guidance to team members.
- Promote fair and performance-based management practices.
- Ensure appropriate delegation of authority in accordance with company policies.
- Take ownership of assigned strategic responsibilities and deliverables.
- Anticipate potential business challenges and take proactive measures to address them.
- Make timely decisions within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
Budget and Cost Management
- Monitor budgets and expenses related to assigned activities.
- Support effective resource planning and cost control.
- Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency while maintaining required quality and business performance.
- Provide periodic reports on operational and strategic performance.
Quality, Compliance, Health and Safety
- Support alfanar’s quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Promote a safe, secure, and legally compliant working environment.
- Ensure strategic and business activities are conducted in accordance with relevant organizational requirements.
Academic Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a relevant field.
Work Experience
- 6–10 years of relevant professional experience in strategic planning, strategy management, business planning, performance management, corporate planning, or a related field.
- Experience in a strategy management, business planning, or corporate performance environment is preferred.
Technical and Functional Competencies
- Strategic Planning
- Business Planning
- Performance Management
- KPI Development and Monitoring
- Balanced Scorecard
- Business Performance Analysis
- Strategic Initiative Management
- Corporate Governance
- Executive Reporting and Dashboards
- Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS)
- Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC)
- Business Planning and Simulation (BPS)
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Budget and Cost Management
SMO Manager Jobs in Saudi Arabia
This opportunity is suitable for experienced professionals seeking SMO Manager Jobs in Saudi Arabia, particularly candidates with backgrounds in strategic planning, business performance, corporate strategy, business planning, and strategy execution. The role offers the opportunity to work with alfanar Electric in supporting strategic alignment, performance monitoring, and business growth.