Summary
alfanar is seeking a Manager, Strategy and Business Development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role develops corporate growth opportunities, new business platforms, cross-business synergies, partnerships, and investment opportunities. Responsibilities include feasibility assessments, business cases and financial models, due diligence, and supporting executive-level negotiations and decisions. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience in corporate business development, strategic planning, or investment roles, preferably in infrastructure, energy, industrial, or EPC sectors.
The posting
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Job Purpose
The Manager – 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.
Key Accountability Areas
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.
Competencies
10–18 years of experience in:
oCorporate business development
oStrategic planning or investment roles
oInfrastructure, energy, industrial, or EPC sectors
•Proven experience in:
oLaunching new business lines
oCross-business or corporate initiatives
oStrategic partnerships or investments
Academic Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Work Experience
15+ years
Technical / Functional Competencies
Accountable
Communication
Creativity
Customer Service Oriented
Delegation
Initiative
Leadership
MS Office
Negotiation
Presentation
Project Management
Research Anlaysis
Resource Management
Results Oriented
Teamwork
Time Management
Well Organized
Work under pressur