Senior Strategy and Planning Manager | Group Transformation | Dubai

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives . Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

About The Role

The Al Futtaim Group Transformation team, led by our Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) is a division within the group who adopt a wide approach for large scale sustainable improvement and restructuring programs, working across support functions and companies in Automotive, Retail, Real Estate, Contracting and Logistics. We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity as a ‘Senior Strategy and Planning Manager’ to join our Group Transformation team. This role would be an ideal fit for a talented Management Consultant who is looking to move into industry.

Key accountabilities include;

• Facilitating the co-development of strategy and transformation plans for select divisions within the Group
• Acting as the interface between the transformation office and select divisional presidents & Group directors
• Challenging perceived wisdoms and entrenched ways of doing things to orchestrate major change towards new revenue streams/business models
• Tracking quality, ROI and benefits realization on behalf of the CTO
• Developing perspective on critical issues and required counter measures during delivery of key change programs
• Developing employee engagement plans & embed the skills & tools required to deliver objectives

Candidate Requirements

Education: Master’s level, preferably an MBA

Minimum Experience And Knowledge

• Previous experience working in either the Automotive, Insurance, Retail, Real Estate, Contracting or Logistics sectors.
• 12+ years of professional experience, typically in strategy and program delivery across variety of businesses
• Leadership experience and track record of managing high performing teams and developing talent
• Clear strategic thinking and ability to create buy-in and influence at the C-suite level.
• Deep understanding of large-scale transformations
• Ability to quickly master new topics across a wide range of areas and industries
• Understanding of operations, business models, and value chain in core businesses (Auto, Retail, Real Estate, and Contracting)
• Commercial acumen and proficiency in financial statements
• Exemplary program management, communication and organizational skills
• Strong track record of success demonstrated through academic performance, promotions, etc.

Job-Specific/Technical Skills Required To Complete The Tasks

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish contact and trust with senior leaders
• Strong managerial skills with ability to direct and inspire team to elevate performance
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and resourcefulness
• Ability to anticipate conflict and resolving pending issues
• Strong oral and written communication – excellent ability to crystalize messages for executives
• Strong understanding of business and policy issues faced by organizations
• High attention to detail as well as big picture, strategic thinking
• Ability to operate well under ambiguity and to drive people towards an endpoint
• Senior management consultant with strong background across variety of sectors
• Deep understanding of transformation and program management
• Experience in building and implementing broad scale, cross enterprise initiatives

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