Transformation Strategist

About SYPartners

SYPARTNERS is a consulting firm that focuses on organizational transformation. Using the tools of strategy and design, we work alongside CEOs, leaders, and their executive teams to design a better future for their organizations in times of great change.

The animating idea that drives us is our belief that organizations designed for both humanity and performance create unprecedented impact. We partner with leaders in organizations that have the courage and rigor to pursue both as equally essential and mutually reinforcing.

And we seek to design our own organization in alignment with this idea, as well. SYPartners was founded in 1994. The company has headquarters in New York City with an office in Abu Dhabi, and is a founding member of kyu, a collective of best-in-class creative firms.

The Opportunity

The Transformation Strategist (TS) is a systems thinker and expert at managing complex projects with strong strategic and creative components. The TS serves as the COO on client engagements, collaborating with the Partner/Principal to oversee the operations of an engagement.

The TS is responsible for complex program workflow and ensuring that resources and communication are optimized across all tracks of work, and that the program execution is fully aligned with the overall strategic intent.

Candidate Profile

You are a proactive problem solver
- You are a skilled multi-tasker
- You are adept at moving between minutia and system views
- You are a dedicated collaborator, experienced at driving teams to succeed
- You are an excellent communicator and relationship builder

How You'll Drive Impact

Planning, workflow, and delivery
- Cultivate positive and effective relationships with clients of all levels, and be the point of contact for all aspects of the engagement.
- Develop and manage workflow to meet outcomes for a multi-month, multi-track engagement, knowing how to prioritize and segment work, and how to focus the team on what matters most.
- Manage the creative process and workflow for anything from digital tools and videos to specialty print and large-scale events.

Budget and Finance

Price new work and contribute to proposal development.
- Track and evaluate program profitability, identifying discrepancies and leveraging data to anticipate and recommend necessary adjustments.
- Draft scopes of work (SOWs), track budgets, facilitate contract negotiations and ensure that all appropriate documentation is in place.
- Team health and partnerships
- Co-create alongside teams of strategists, designers, and studio team members, as well as external partners including copywriters, photographers, printers, developers, and videographers.
- Advocate on behalf of your team members, acknowledge team success, and monitor morale.
- Create strong partnerships with each team member and encourage team behaviors that foster deep collaboration and partnership.
- Anticipate and properly communicate resource needs to maximize impact, including scenario plans to resolve challenges, taking into account individual growth goals and superpowers, and team needs.

Qualifications

Minimum 10+ years of relevant program/account management experience with knowledge of the creative, digital, or experiential process.

Able to speak Arabic fluently preferred.

Must be available to work in-person with our team in UAE.

SYPARTNERS Commitment to Diversity

We strive to become a more diverse and inclusive organization ourselves. We commit to working with and designing for people of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, physical ability or attribute, religion, national origin, or political belief. Our goal is continually learning, reflecting, and imagining ways to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation based on skills and experience, market rate for similar roles outside SYPARTNERS, and pay equity across similar roles within the company. This includes four guiding principles: informed, equitable, consistent, and transparent compensation philosophy. Our aim is fair compensation that reflects the value you bring to our team. We also provide benefits to support your well-being, allowing you to take care of yourself while thriving professionally.

Taking Care of Our People

We prioritize creating a safe, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. As a result, talent at SYPARTNERS feels empowered to be themselves and perform at their best. We focus on providing opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and recognizing individual achievements. Your personal growth is just as important as your professional success. We want to help you reach your full potential while feeling fulfilled in your role.