Sara AlMarshad
Riyadh
Summary
Dynamic strategist with 7 years extensive experience, excelling in corporate intelligence and strategic planning. Proven track record in fostering partnerships and driving operational models, enhancing team capabilities, and aligning initiatives with national economic goals. Adept at analytical thinking and leadership, delivering impactful results in complex environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning & Development - Section Head (A)
Ministry of Energy
08.2024 - Current
- Strategy & Analysis: Drive the development and execution of all required strategies, ensuring tight alignment with national economic goals (Energy Localization Strategy, Outreach Strategy, Integrated Energy Strategy, etc).
- Partnerships Management: Maximize global engagement to build collaborative partnerships that foster strategic investment and international support.
- Direct the establishment and maintenance of robust governance frameworks and operating guidelines for global engagement.
- Internal Capability: Cultivate Team capability & Operational Models through implementing new tracks and mechanism.
Planning & Development - Sr. Analyst
Ministry of Energy
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Developing functional capabilities and operating models for the Localization, Local Content and Risk Management Deputyship.
- Developing processes and functional roles among the departments.
- Developing collaboration framework to maximize international outreach to investors.
- Handled daily operations related to outreach and partnership activation.
- Assisted management in making data-driven strategic decisions based on key insights from analysis related international opportunities for localization.
SMO – Sr. Strategist
LCGPA
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Delivered the corporate Strategy Development project for the authority from start to end; working the internal / external stakeholders and with the consulting partner (2019).
- Delivered a National Strategy Development project; aligning with 40+ stakeholders (Ministerial and working teams).
- Conducted several confidential studies and delivering on ad-hoc requests externally and internally.
- Performed an in-house refreshment exercise of the Corporate strategy.
- Strategically supported the development of annual budgeting, ORG structure, BoD meetings materials, etc.
Operations Analyst
LCGPA
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Promoted the LC concept, mechanism & templates to partners (Government/Private sector); Validated and Audited received templates.
- Conducted successful collaboration tracks with partners starting from initiating plans until drafting and signing MOUs.
- Developed an optimal mechanism & tool for monitoring stakeholder work tracks.
- Contributed in the successful activation of Local Content Council 'LC Square' with membership of national companies (Aramco, Sabic, SEC, stc, Maaden, SAUDIA).
PMO Operations
GE
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Supporting coordination of PMO procedures and reporting across projects portfolio.
Process Management
Majed Alfutaim
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Re-engineering the HR processes ensuring efficiency and covering auditing requirements.
Education
Bachelors of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Alfaisal University
Riyadh, KSA01.2018
Skills
- Corporate Intelligence
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Supervision and leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional and Social Intelligence
- Team building
- Leadership Mindset
- Adaptability
- Strategic planning
- Partnership management
- Operational models
Certification
Public Policy Analysis
London School of Economics (LSE), NOV 2021
Strategic Management Certified
Adaa center, AUG 2021
Design Thinking- From Ideas to Action
IDEO, DEC 2020
Timeline
Planning & Development - Section Head (A)
Ministry of Energy
08.2024 - Current
Planning & Development - Sr. Analyst
Ministry of Energy
12.2021 - 09.2023
SMO – Sr. Strategist
LCGPA
11.2019 - 11.2021
Operations Analyst
LCGPA
02.2019 - 10.2019
PMO Operations
GE
01.2018 - 12.2018
Process Management
Majed Alfutaim
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelors of Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Alfaisal University
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