Business Transformation and Strategy Specialist

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; In loco; AED 350.000 - 550.000; Tempo pieno

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ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Business Transformation and Strategy Specialist to support strategic transformation, process improvement and organizational change initiatives in Abu Dhabi. You will analyze performance, identify opportunities and implement initiatives aligned with divisional and corporate objectives.

The role requires 8–9 years' experience, including ≥4 years in a similar role, with on-site duties in Abu Dhabi. Oil and energy sector experience is preferred.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 8–9 years of experience in business transformation, with ≥4 years in a similar role.
• Experience in oil and gas is preferred.

Mansioni

• Study and analyze operations to identify transformation initiatives aligned with ADNOC objectives.
• Develop implementation plans with milestones and resources.
• Monitor transformation activities and ensure progress against plans.
• Coordinate organizational readiness and change management activities.
• Support governance meetings and board preparation materials.
• Track KPIs and benefits realization for transformation programs.

Conoscenze

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder mapping

Business requirements gathering

Process improvement

Automation opportunities

Performance measurement (KPIs)

Cross-functional coordination

Governance meeting support

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin/Finance/Economics/Engineering/IS

Strumenti

PM tools & methodologies

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Business Transformation and Strategy Specialist Job Snapshot

Role: Business Transformation and Strategy Specialist - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Business-Strategic Management - Experience: 8 to 9 years, including at least 4 years in a similar role - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced business transformation professional to support strategic transformation, process improvement and organizational change initiatives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on analyzing business performance, identifying transformation opportunities and implementing initiatives that support divisional and corporate strategic objectives. Responsibilities include developing implementation plans, coordinating change management activities, improving business processes and establishing performance measurement frameworks to assess transformation outcomes. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into practical improvements, monitor key performance indicators and support corporate governance activities, including shareholder alignment meetings and Board meeting preparations.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Business-Strategic Management - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Transformation and Business Improvement
  • Study and analyze business operations to identify transformation initiatives aligned with divisional and ADNOC Group strategic objectives.
  • Evaluate business improvement opportunities and recommend initiatives that support organizational priorities.
  • Develop implementation plans for approved transformation initiatives, including milestones, resource requirements and delivery schedules.
  • Monitor the execution of transformation activities to ensure progress against established plans and intended outcomes.
  • Execute business improvement projects in support of departmental strategies and approved business plans.
  • Coordinate with relevant functional teams to support the implementation of strategic initiatives across business operations.
• Organizational Change Management
  • Support the development and implementation of organizational change strategies associated with business transformation initiatives.
  • Conduct change impact assessments to identify how proposed improvements may affect existing processes and functional activities.
  • Support stakeholder mapping and engagement activities required for transformation implementation.
  • Coordinate organizational readiness activities to facilitate the adoption of revised processes and operating practices.
  • Assist functional teams in integrating approved changes into day-to-day business operations.
  • Monitor implementation progress and identify issues affecting the effective adoption of transformation initiatives.
• Business Process Excellence and Automation
  • Work with the Business Process team to document and map existing business processes.
  • Analyze current workflows to identify process gaps, inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
  • Recommend process enhancements and automation opportunities that support operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate with relevant departments to evaluate changes to business processes, policies and information systems.
  • Support the implementation of approved process improvements in accordance with organizational requirements.
  • Develop approaches for measuring the effectiveness and compliance of newly adopted business processes.
• Business Requirements Analysis
  • Gather and analyze business requirements for proposed changes across functional areas.
  • Engage relevant stakeholders to understand operational needs and transformation objectives.
  • Validate business requirements to ensure alignment with intended process, policy and information system changes.
  • Support the translation of business requirements into defined improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate with functional teams to address requirements and implementation considerations.
  • Maintain consistency between agreed business requirements and transformation project objectives.
• Transformation Performance and Benefits Monitoring
  • Define and establish baseline key performance indicators (KPIs) for transformation initiatives.
  • Monitor transformation KPIs to evaluate progress against approved objectives.
  • Track the realization of expected transformation benefits and identify variances from planned outcomes.
  • Develop measurement capabilities to quantify operational performance and compliance following process changes.
  • Analyze performance information and provide management with relevant findings.
  • Prepare updates on transformation progress, performance indicators and benefits realization.
  • Highlight deviations from established targets to support management review and appropriate follow-up.
• Shareholder Alignment and Corporate Governance Support
  • Coordinate and support monthly shareholder alignment meetings.
  • Prepare meeting agendas and consolidate inputs received from relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate the development and compilation of shareholder meeting materials.
  • Maintain records of agreed actions and follow up with responsible stakeholders to support timely closure.
  • Support communication and coordination associated with shareholder alignment activities.
  • Assist with the end‑end preparation of Board meetings in accordance with established governance requirements.
  • Coordinate the development, review and quality assurance of Board meeting materials.
  • Support the timely submission of Board documentation and related information.
  • Ensure meeting preparation activities follow applicable corporate governance processes and timelines.
• Project and Program Coordination
  • Apply relevant project and program management methodologies to support transformation delivery.
  • Coordinate implementation activities, milestones and resource requirements across assigned initiatives.
  • Track project progress and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders.
  • Identify delivery issues and support appropriate actions to maintain progress against implementation plans.
  • Maintain effective coordination between business functions involved in transformation and improvement projects.

Qualifications and Experience

Education - Bachelor 's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Management Information Systems or an equivalent discipline or professional qualification.

Professional Experience - 8 to 9 years of experience in business transformation, process excellence, strategy development, change management or program management within a large organization. - At least 4 years of experience in a similar role. - Experience in the oil and gas sector is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills - Good working knowledge of project and program management tools and methodologies. - Understanding of business transformation planning and implementation. - Knowledge of organizational change management and change impact assessment. - Ability to analyze existing business processes and identify improvement opportunities. - Business requirements gathering, analysis and validation. - Understanding of process improvement and automation opportunities. - Development and monitoring of transformation KPIs and benefits realization measures. - Performance measurement and variance analysis. - Stakeholder mapping and cross-functional coordination. - Preparation and quality assurance of corporate governance meeting materials. - Coordination of shareholder meetings and follow-up of agreed actions. - Planning, organizing and monitoring strategic transformation initiatives.

About ADNOC Group

Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a diversified energy group wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. Its integrated businesses operate across the energy value chain, supporting the responsible supply of energy to meet changing global market demands. ADNOC is among the world 's lower‑carbon‑intensity oil and gas producers and continues to invest in cleaner energy solutions and decarbonization technologies. The Group has announced an initial allocation of $23 billion to advance lower‑carbon solutions, invest in new energies and accelerate decarbonization technologies. These investments support ADNOC 's ambition to achieve net zero by 2045 and its commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030.