Corporate Strategy Director

Talent Leaders Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven conglomerate is seeking a Corporate Strategy Director in Dubai. The role involves leading corporate strategy development and performance management, advising the CEO and Board. Candidates should have 18+ years of experience and a strong background in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. An MBA or equivalent degree is required.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of leadership experience in corporate strategy or transformation.
• Proven track record of advising CEOs and Boards.
• Strong background in performance management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of corporate strategy and performance management.
• Act as a senior advisor to CEO and Board.
• Oversee enterprise performance management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Enterprise performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

The position reports to : Group Chief Strategy Officer / CEO

About the Organization

Our client is a leading technology-driven conglomerate engaged in digital infrastructure, telecom, and emerging tech services across the MENA region. With a strong footprint in enabling national digital agendas and innovation ecosystems, the organization is actively evolving into a future-ready enterprise. It operates through multiple verticals, maintains a close interface with national stakeholders, and serves as a critical partner in the region’s economic diversification strategy.

Role Overview

The Corporate Strategy Director is responsible for leading strategy formulation, enterprise transformation, and performance oversight at the group level. The role works directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to define strategic priorities, manage enterprise-wide initiatives, and ensure operational alignment across all verticals.

The strategy director will be tasked to

Lead development of the group’s corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term vision, national objectives, and shareholder mandates

Translate strategic intent into actionable roadmaps, transformation programs, and investment priorities

Act as a senior advisor to the CEO and Board, facilitating strategic discussions, business reviews, and stakeholder engagement

Oversee enterprise performance management, including Balanced Scorecards, OKRs, and strategic KPIs

Establish and manage the Transformation Management Office (TMO) to coordinate high-impact initiatives and ensure delivery milestones

Implement commercial performance tracking and revenue assurance frameworks to drive financial discipline

Support M&A assessments, strategic partnerships, and diversification strategies across markets and verticals

Engage with ministries, regulators, consultants, and investor communities as part of the strategic ecosystem

Talent Leaders will accept the application from or respond to candidates having the following experience and background

18+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate strategy, performance management, or transformation within technology, telecom, government advisory, or management consulting domains

Proven track record of advising CEOs and Boards on strategic decision-making and execution oversight

Strong background in strategic planning tools, financial analysis, operating model design, and enterprise performance frameworks (e.g., Strategy Map, BSC, OKRs)

Ability to navigate large-scale organizational change with confidence, agility, and influence

International exposure with experience leading or advising transformation across complex ecosystems

MBA or equivalent from a top-tier institution; engineering or finance undergraduate background preferred

Personal Attributes

Executive-level presence and structured problem-solving capability

Highly analytical with commercial acumen and strategic foresight

Collaborative and influential in high-stakes stakeholder environments

Strong written and verbal communication across C-level and operational layers

J-18808-Ljbffr