Senior Strategy Director

Job Description : Senior Director - of Strategy Consulting UAE You make the complex, simple. Responsible for managing-to-results 2-3 strategy projects at-a-time for the world's most ambitious, most interesting companies Manage 4-6 people, and upwards to firm leadership. Lead projects in the Middle East fintech, online video, and social media market entry, expansion, and business-government relations. Provide project tracking and reporting to TMC leadership regularly on any progress, changes, or bottlenecks, to ensure that milestones and goals are being met. Identify ambiguous client issues and form hypotheses with practical ways to solve them. Synthesize complex information into clear takeaways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods Translate client priorities into clear work scope, division of roles, project budgeting, and project governance. Develop work plans, project delivery process, schedules, and delegate tasks for junior project managers, internally (strategy consultants, interns) and externally (subject matter experts, contractors/consultants). Align with the CEO, making sure the scope is high impact, feasible and practical. Drive project implementation day-to-day Gather, structure, and organize insights for both client projects and project deliverables Provide analysis of information gathered in a compelling, engaging style Draft research memoranda Develop intellectual capital on key themes to raise the firm’s profile Prepare business proposals and client presentations Quality assures the work of third-party contractors/consultants. Conduct final review, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards Present findings and recommendations to clients and manage their concerns Promptly answer client questions and concerns on a daily/weekly basis. Work with clients to get formal sign-off that the project is complete Release any resources (budget or personnel) that are no longer needed Close the contracts and process the invoices of third-party contractors. Develop, organize, and label project files for future reference on the company drive, for ease of use. Arrange, and drive high-level meetings with government stakeholders to understand their policy priorities and concerns to troubleshoot and solve client problems. Resolve project issues as they arise, including difficulty finding information, miscommunications, the allocation of resources, changes, risks, etc. Provide constructive feedback to team members. Supervise and edit their submissions before deliverables are sent to clients. Essentials / Skills 15+ years of experience with a minimum of 3-5 years working in a strategy/management consulting firm Work effectively in a team to develop creative strategies to move client organizations to act Preferred field(s) of study: Business, Management, Communications, Public Policy Computer skills: Google docs, Google slides, excellent knowledge of MS office Language skills: English (Native level-equivalent) Excellent communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking. Communicate effectively with staff, clients, and suppliers in person and in writing in a clear, professional manner. Organization and time management skills. Arrange, prioritize and execute multiple projects and assignments systematically Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, react to unexpected situations, and make decisions/ solve problems under pressure. Strong leadership, teamwork skills, and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead, organize and motivate a team to accomplish goals. University degree from a leading global university; preferably a Masters or MBA Extensive knowledge in strategy consulting and previous experience in a corporate and startup environment Skills and experience developing A-Z client proposa

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