Director

Job Description : DIRECTOR CORPORATE STRATEGY UAE Location: Dubai Salary Offered: Gross Salary AED 50,000 - 55,000 + Family Benefits (Tickets + Insurance + Education Allowance) + Annual Bonus (a) Support in development of long-term strategy and corporate plans (b) Provide Strategy Office-related input and insight into setting of annual corporate strategic priorities and goals and performance target setting and metrics for assessment for the year (c) Identify new growth opportunities within and related to existing core businesses, as well as new efficiency and effectiveness opportunities within company’s support services (d) Elaborate business plans and feasibility studies for new ventures – new markets (geographies), product/service expansion and/or spin-offs and acquisitions with proposed implementation plans via potential partnerships, etc. (e) Work closely with Business Unit Heads and Finance to stress-test business growth and corporate efficiency opportunities and present recommendations aligned with strategic vision to the CEO and Board of Directors (f) Drive formation and implementation of select projects from idea to operational kick-off, including securing resources, engaging partners, developing concept and piloting (g) The role is expected to manage Functional Heads (market/ segment/ service development, sales and operational process enhancements etc.) to develop and implement strategic initiatives and deliver company-wide performance. (h) Build and maintain collaborative relationships with senior management and working level members across front line and corporate support service units – showcasing an ability to work effectively, gain credibility and respect of others, lead and negotiate with/persuade others - positively influence outcomes/ drive decisions from the team. Requirements: (a) Masters’ Degree in Business Administration (minimum); Additional degree in Analytical Disciplines, Business, Economics or Statistics are an advantage (b) 10+ years of Global Management Consulting experience (c) Ideally 3-5 years of additional relevant industry experience in C-level advisory or divisional role including experience in managing and fostering with alignment cross-functional executive management teams/ or departments within a large organisation (d) Profiles with prior work experience in Corporate Centres/HQ Strategy Units in MNCs; Private Equity firms/ Turn Around management firms

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