Sr Strategy & Market Consultant (Power Systems) -Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation

About the role

We are seeking a Power Systems Strategic Planning Consultant to join Saudi Aramco’s Downstream under Power Systems Planning Department located in Dhahran.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct demand forecasting for electricity load over both short- and long-term periods and analyze the generation mix, including thermal, gas, renewable, and other sources.
• Study market trends such as fuel prices, energy transition policy changes, GDP growth, and other macroeconomic factors to support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate the competitive landscape through benchmarking against local, regional, and international utilities to identify best practices and strategic opportunities.
• Regularly monitor the development and emergence of market trends, interpret their impact, and forecast their future trajectory.
• Prepare and present strategic plans, in-depth analysis, interpretations, conclusions, and recommendations to management and stakeholders on a wide range of energy market issues as they arise.
• Work on high-level proposals and strategic studies, including risk management across the energy and power supply value chain.
• Lead task forces on strategic, ad-hoc studies and may be required to advise Executive Management on critical developments and challenges.
• Provide expertise in energy and utility planning, crude oil placement strategy, and market analysis, and contribute to the development of strategies that address both short- and long-term marketing objectives.
• Undertake complex, independent studies within the candidate’s area of expertise that influence the company’s current and future operations, typically with minimal oversight and based on defined objectives.
• Contribute to the growth of specialized strategic planning capabilities to effectively support business needs and decision-making.
• Mentor, train, and develop team members while offering technical expertise, advice, and guidance on complex market analysis to colleagues in the Power Systems Planning Department.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or Engineering from a recognized and approved program. A relevant advanced degree in economics, energy, or MBA may also be an advantage.
• 20 years of extensive experience in the downstream global energy and utility markets, with focus on power sector, and have assumed responsibilities including market analysis and research and optimization.
• A mature knowledge of the global energy and utility planning; pricing dynamics and structures; and methodologies of various reporting agencies and exchange contracts.
• Masterful command on modern tools of data and market analytics.
• Fully familiar with utilities and industries, and investment financial modeling are also highly valued.
• Strong analytical capabilities, technical writing and soft skills needed to be successful in this job role.

Work Location and Work Schedule

• Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer
• Work Schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer

Job Post Duration

Job posting start date: 12/18/2025
Job posting end date: 12/30/2026