Performance & KPI Analyst (OKR/Cascade)

Performance & KPI Analyst (OKR/Cascade)Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-TimeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly analytical and strategically minded Performance & KPI Analyst to drive organizational performance excellence, strengthen strategic alignment, and support data-driven decision-making.The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), implementing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and cascading strategic objectives into measurable departmental and functional targets.This position requires a strong understanding of enterprise performance management, strategic planning, performance measurement frameworks, and the ability to translate business priorities into actionable insights that support sustainable organizational growth.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and manage corporate and departmental KPIs aligned with organizational strategy and business objectives.Lead and support the implementation of OKR frameworks, ensuring effective alignment between corporate priorities and departmental objectives.Facilitate the cascading of strategic objectives into measurable goals, KPIs, and targets across business units and functions.Establish KPI definitions, measurement methodologies, performance targets, and reporting standards to ensure consistency and accountability.Collaborate with department heads and key stakeholders to define performance expectations and monitor progress against strategic priorities.Develop and maintain executive dashboards, performance scorecards, and management reports to provide visibility into organizational performance.Analyze KPI results, identify performance gaps, evaluate trends, and recommend corrective actions and improvement opportunities.Coordinate periodic performance reviews, OKR alignment sessions, and strategic performance discussions with relevant stakeholders.Monitor the progress of strategic initiatives and assess their contribution to organizational objectives.Ensure data accuracy, reporting reliability, and adherence to performance governance standards.Partner with Strategy, Finance, HR, and other business functions to strengthen cross-functional alignment and organizational accountability.Identify opportunities to automate performance monitoring, reporting processes, and data visualization.Qualifications & RequirementsBachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Finance, Strategic Management, or a related field.3–10 years of relevant experience in corporate performance management, KPI development, OKR implementation, strategic planning, or business performance analysis.Strong hands-on knowledge of KPI frameworks, OKR methodologies, and strategic objective cascading.Proven experience translating corporate strategies into measurable departmental objectives and performance targets.Experience designing performance scorecards, executive dashboards, and management reporting frameworks.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.Understanding of strategic performance frameworks such as the Balanced Scorecard (BSC).Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.Good command of Arabic and English.Preferred QualificationsExperience within Corporate Strategy, Enterprise Performance Management, Strategy Execution, or Organizational Excellence functions.Practical involvement in implementing or improving organization-wide KPI and OKR frameworks.Experience with performance management systems, strategic planning platforms, or reporting automation.Professional certifications in KPI management, OKRs, Balanced Scorecard, strategic planning, or business analytics.Key CompetenciesStrategic Alignment & ExecutionEnterprise Performance ManagementKPI Design, Monitoring & OptimizationOKR Development & CascadingPerformance Analysis & Business InsightsExecutive Reporting & Data VisualizationStakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional CollaborationContinuous Improvement & Performance Governance