General Manager

Job Description : General Manager – Strategy & Business Analysis – MENA Purpose of the role 1. Support the COO – MENA in overall management of the region including performance management, strategy development, stakeholder management etc. 2. To focus on improving overall regional performance and achieve specific business goals by providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis, competition and market research. 3. Analyze internal business verticals and work on overall strategy projects on behalf of the Office of the COO – MENA. Profile – Roles and Responsibilities 1. Conducting research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and Full challenges in the market, industry, and competitive landscape for MENA 2. Developing strategic plans and recommendations based on the findings Full of the analysis, and working with key stakeholders to prioritize and implement those plans 3. Support the COO – MENA in overall management of the region, budgeting/targeting, performance tracking and strategy development. 4. Prepare the COO – MENA for all meetings, calls, etc. – especially important are all BD, Regional BRC / MRMs. This includes scheduling meetings / calls as required, preparing presentations / documents, ensuring the COO – MENA has all relevant information for these meetings / calls and ensuring management of Minutes (preparing Minutes, and tracking of the action items). 5. Track industry trends, competitors, potential business opportunities Full through online and other channels 6. Prepare and design business presentations to meet the business Full requirements for COO’s office for MENA region. 7. Study, observe, analyze various proposals regarding expansion, Full diversification, new business streams, product mix, etc. 8. Supporting business units and departments by providing analytical Full support and insights on key performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement. 9. Providing subject matter expertise on industry trends, best practices, Full and emerging technologies in the MENA region. 10. Supporting weekly / fortnightly / monthly business reviews across levels Full (region, product, and geography) and analyze the inputs. 11. Assist BD colleagues with information related to client missions, Full operations, and services offered in the region. 12. Prepare documents, notes and analysis ahead of COO meetings with Full external & internal parties / business targets 13. Perform deep dive analysis of inbound/outbound travel numbers for Full various countries within the MENA region. 14. Be the subject expert on competition analysis and communicate market intelligence 15. Relevant experience in analyzing industry trends and maintaining large data sets a key. Qualification & Experience: Postgraduate or global equivalent with 8 to 10 years’ experience in Business Analyst Role.

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