Senior Manager – Strategy

Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 45,000 individuals. In line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai’s socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.

Dubai Holding is committed to the diversification of Dubai’s non-oil economy. Our portfolio, valued at over AED 284+ billion, spans 10 sectors, including real estate, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing & logistics, and science.

For the Good of Tomorrow

Dubai Holding is looking to hire a Senior Manager – Strategy & Value Creation at the corporate office.

The job holder is responsible for working closely with the Executive Director – Strategy & Value Creation Office in establishing and implementing the governance framework for Strategy Execution & Monitoring and supporting in implementation of strategic initiatives to meet the intended objectives, and also support with Governance activities as required.

If you are ready to embark on a dynamic journey where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a real impact, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Transformation and Tech

• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide transformation programmes, including operating model redesign, process optimization, AI-enabled transformation and customer experience improvement.

Building new businesses

• Develop robust blueprints for new businesses, covering market assessment, value proposition, go-to-market strategy, operating model and business plan validation.
• Translate approved business blueprints into executable implementation plans and lead mobilization through launch.
• Lead periodic reviews of portfolio companies’ strategic initiatives and key milestones.
• Prepare management updates highlighting progress, key risks and mitigation actions.
• Review and challenge vertical submissions to ensure accurate, consistent and reliable reporting.

Implementation special projects

• Define and assess the readiness of initiatives ensuring that they are set up for success aligned with Dubai Holding’s business objectives and priorities.
• Manage initiatives end-to-end e.g., identifying and structuring problems, analyzing root causes, developing and recommending solutions, developing execution approach / methodology, mitigating identified risks, while managing a complex stakeholder landscape across business.
• Define effective and sustainable delivery milestones of strategic transformational initiatives.

Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Manage cross-functional initiatives and ensure on-time delivery with high level of accuracy through effective collaboration.
• Ensure regular information exchange with all relevant stakeholders and update them on the development progress across projects.
• Build relationships with key personnel to help achieve organizational goals.

Reporting

• Contribute to the development of presentations on business cases, research, progress across key mandated objectives, performance and communicate results across the organization.
• Responsible for the preparation of business presentations and reports related to Strategy & Value Creation for various stakeholders, on periodic and ad hoc basis as and when required.

Who we are looking for:

• Between 4-6 years’ experience in a strategy role within consulting or similar organizations
• Good knowledge of the real estate industry gained through direct industry experience or several projects in the sector.

Education / Professional Certifications:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Advanced quantitative analysis and modelling skills
• Excellent mastery of Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to take ownership and deliver in line with high expectations
• Ability to synthesize and clearly, and coherently, frame and communicate analyses and findings to management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team too
• Excellent ability to prioritize activities whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Evolved organizational awareness and stakeholder management.
• Solution-oriented mindset
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity
• Collaborative communication and stakeholder influence
• Intellectual curiosity and constructive challenge
• Resilien