Raghad Alkhudhair
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced strategy consultant with 8+ years of experience leading high-impact public sector programs, shaping national strategies, and driving institutional transformation. Known for aligning senior stakeholders, managing complex delivery landscapes, and building cross-functional teams that deliver results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Manager (Level III)
KPMG Professional Services
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2024 - Current
- Delivered a SAR 14Mn+ national transformation for a flagship entity, leading strategy, business model, operating model, governance, and execution roadmap design at ~45% profitability
- Oversaw financial governance for SAR 14Mn project, ensuring lock-up discipline, revenue recognition, and sustained margin performance
- Reduced project lock-up by streamlining invoicing cycles and improving cash conversion, directly supporting firm financial performance
- Converted C-suite relationships into SAR 20M+ in pipeline value, unlocking long-term engagements
- Developed tailored reporting and executive briefing materials for ministerial-level reviews, facilitating decision-making on policy reforms
- Led multi-disciplinary teams across advisory functions, ensuring delivery alignment with project scope and strategic outcomes
- Streamlined delivery through enhanced workstream management, escalation clarity, and faster decision cycles
- Optimized cross-team coordination and resource deployment for agile execution
- Mentored and upskilled mid-level consultants, transitioning team capability from delivery execution to solution ownership and client leadership
- Building KPMG’s Board Advisory solution, advancing board-level governance, compliance, and strategic counsel
Manager (Level II)
KPMG Professional Services
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered SAR 4Mn+ in high-impact projects across public policy, regulatory reform, and government strategy
- Spearheaded the winning proposal for a SAR 14Mn flagship engagement, shaping the technical proposal strategy, delivery model, and stakeholder narrative that secured the project
- Established a key client account for a newly launched advisory solution, enabling early success and anchoring long-term market presence for the firm in an emerging domain
- Led a cross-government strategy review to integrate fragmented mandates, driving forward institutional and regulatory reform efforts in continuation of prior workforce transformation work
- Managed key workstreams within a national policy diagnostic, identifying regulatory inefficiencies and delivering reform pathways aligned with KSA’s Vision 2030 agenda
- Oversaw budgeting and financial controls across multiple high-profile engagements, implementing cost optimization, profitability tracking, and financial risk mitigation measures
- Managed strategic resource planning across core accounts, optimizing talent allocation, improving team utilization, and enhancing delivery efficiency
- Led internal upskilling sessions to embed strategic advisory capabilities within junior staff, supporting firmwide knowledge transfer
Assistant Manager
KPMG Professional Services
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Led three national projects (totaling SAR 6M+), including the design of an investment attraction strategy, a commercial and partnership strategy for a prominent governmental organization, and a workforce planning initiative across a multi-agency government cluster
- Course-corrected underperforming workstreams mid-engagement by recalibrating scope, realigning capacity, and restoring delivery confidence with senior stakeholders
- Managed end-to-end project delivery including scoping, client management, and execution ensuring alignment with national transformation goals and strategic mandates
- Monitored delivery risks and implemented proactive mitigation measures, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client expectations
- Oversaw cost estimation, expense tracking, and financial reporting, contributing to improved gross margin visibility and cost control across projects
- Elevated team performance through structured goals setting, regular retrospectives, and intentional delegation to build ownership and delivery accountability
- Contributed to practice growth by supporting capability development, methodology standardization, and knowledge sharing across engagements
- Directed full project resourcing and interdepartmental coordination, enhancing delivery consistency across multiple advisory domains
Senior Consultant
KPMG Professional Services
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Led the operating model design for a semi-government entity; managed full-cycle delivery of a SAR 1M+ engagement, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and execution timelines
- Contributed to a Kingdom-wide workforce transformation initiative, driving diagnostics, benchmarking, and strategic alignment across multiple government entities
- Oversaw junior staff and coordinated multi-stream delivery, ensuring quality execution and alignment with engagement milestones
- Promoted financial discipline through early timeline planning, resource budgeting, and cost control measures
- Supported invoicing, revenue tracking, and reporting, building foundational exposure to project financials
- Served as a knowledge lead on select engagements, offering onboarding support and peer guidance to upskill junior consultants
Associate Consultant
KPMG Professional Services
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Contributed to the design of a national talent attraction policy by benchmarking global practices across 25+ countries and analyzing a 2,500-respondent international survey
- Supported the development of a national-level governance framework, establishing PMO controls, delivery tools, and process optimization across seven entities
- Facilitated internal and external workshops, aligning stakeholders and shaping delivery roadmaps
- Introduced delivery dashboards to support real-time tracking, executive reporting, and client decision-making
- Streamlined internal coordination and review processes, reducing approval timelines and improving delivery efficiency.
- Strengthened team coordination by organizing working sessions, delegating tasks, and ensuring accountability against key milestones
Senior Analyst
KPMG Professional Services
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Co-led strategy and operating model design for a third-sector entity, engaging stakeholders to reshape services for developmental disabilities
- Led stakeholder outreach and focus group sessions to inform national strategy formulation, strengthening inclusion and service delivery for underrepresented communities
- Developed a business plan for a hospitality group’s F&B expansion fund, covering 17 international franchises and 47 branches across KSA
- Produced investment teasers for a Saudi-India joint venture, evaluating 10 priority sectors for cross-border collaboration
Project Manager
PRO4 Total Events Solutions
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed end-to-end client engagements and event projects, acting as the primary liaison and ensuring service excellence
- Led proposal development, cost estimation, and event planning logistics across large-scale projects
- Organized overall events and managed registrations for 6000+ guests
- Oversaw internal teams and third-party vendors, streamlining coordination and contract negotiations
- Handled travel arrangements for outstation guests and speakers
- Ensured timely and high-quality delivery of events aligned with client objectives
- Ensured compliance with local regulations during event planning and execution
Project Financial Controller
Huawei Technologies
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Managed project budgets for telecom infrastructure and services, including forecasting and reporting
- Delivered monthly financial analyses to senior leadership and ensured timely milestone delivery
- Gained exposure to technical telecom solutions including In-Building Solutions and Managed Services
Public Relations Coordinator Sep 2013 - Dec 2014
INSEEC
Paris , France
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Executed publicity campaigns and digital communications to promote INSEEC’s brand presence
- Represented INSEEC at national and international education fairs, increasing candidate engagement
- Organized orientation events and coordinated internal marketing activities across campuses
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania, United States 09/2024 -
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Institut des Hautes Études Economiques et Commerciales
Paris, France 01/2013 - 10/2015
Certification
- Disruptive Strategy – Harvard Business School (HBS) Online
- Strategy and Business Planning Professional Certification - KPI Institute
- Balanced Scorecard Management System Professional Certification - KPI Institute
Languages
English
Native
French
Native
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Manager (Level III)
KPMG Professional Services
12.2024 - Current
Manager (Level II)
KPMG Professional Services
09.2023 - 12.2024
Assistant Manager
KPMG Professional Services
10.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Consultant
KPMG Professional Services
10.2021 - 10.2022
Associate Consultant
KPMG Professional Services
10.2020 - 10.2021
Senior Analyst
KPMG Professional Services
09.2019 - 10.2020
Project Manager
PRO4 Total Events Solutions
12.2017 - 08.2019
Project Financial Controller
Huawei Technologies
11.2016 - 11.2017
Public Relations Coordinator Sep 2013 - Dec 2014
INSEEC
09.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Pennsylvania State University
09/2024 -
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Institut des Hautes Études Economiques et Commerciales
01/2013 - 10/2015
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