Business Growth- Business Implementation

Job Description: CEO Office Implementation Manager

Location: UAE- Dubai

Department: CEO Office

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary:
The Implementation Manager in the CEO Office is a pivotal role designed to transform the CEO's strategic vision into actionable results. This position requires a dynamic leader adept at driving high-impact projects, fostering cross-departmental collaboration, and optimizing operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will excel in fast-paced environments, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with the organization's goals in the UAE and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy Execution & Project Management
   • Partner with the CEO and C-suite to operationalize strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
   • Lead end-to-end management of cross-functional projects, from scoping to delivery, within defined timelines and budgets.
   • Design robust project plans, allocate resources effectively, and implement risk mitigation strategies.
   • Monitor progress using agile methodologies, adjusting priorities as needed to address emerging challenges.
2. Stakeholder Coordination & Government Liaison
   • Serve as the primary liaison between the CEO, internal departments, external partners, and UAE government entities.
   • Facilitate seamless communication to align stakeholders with strategic priorities and regulatory requirements.
   • Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and presentations for board meetings, investor updates, and government submissions.
3. Operational Excellence & Process Innovation
   • Conduct operational audits to identify inefficiencies and implement data-driven process improvements.
   • Champion best practices in workflow automation, digital transformation, and compliance with UAE regulatory standards.
   • Foster a culture of continuous improvement through feedback loops and performance benchmarking.
4. Performance Tracking & Decision Support
   • Develop KPIs and dashboards to track initiative success, providing actionable insights to the CEO.
   • Leverage analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to synthesize complex data into executive summaries.
   • Deliver quarterly performance reviews and ad-hoc analyses to inform strategic pivots.
5. Change Leadership & Organizational Alignment
   • Drive change management programs to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies.
   • Communicate strategic updates across all levels of the organization through town halls, workshops, and tailored messaging.
   • Mentor teams to build capabilities in project management and strategic execution.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelors/Masters in Business Administration, Management, or Finance. PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or Agile certifications are a strong plus.
• Experience: 8+ years in strategic project management, consulting, or corporate strategy, preferably within the UAE/GCC. Exposure to government projects or regulated industries (e.g., energy, finance, real estate) is advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Mastery of project management tools (MS Project, Jira), data analytics platforms, and ERP systems.
• Soft Skills:
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement with a proven ability to influence C-suite and government officials.
• Strategic problem-solving paired with operational pragmatism.
• Resilience under pressure and adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Languages: Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is highly desirable for government and regional stakeholder interactions.

Preferred Industry Background:

• Management Consulting.
• Corporate Strategy & Transformation.
• Government/Public Sector Projects in the UAE.