Director – Logistics and Capital Strategy

Alvarez & Marsal; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Dubai seeks a senior project leadership professional to drive complex engagements in the Transport & Logistics sector, delivering strategy, execution and value creation for clients.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and guide capital project life cycles across the GCC with a results‑driven, collaborative approach.

Travel as required and present findings to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, Economy, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-10 years experience in project management and business development, ideally within management consulting.
• 8-10 years experience in Transport & Logistics with 4-5 years in GCC.
• Proven experience in the capital project life cycle across value chain steps (capital strategy, financing, delivery, asset management & optimization, PPPs).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to articulate ideas to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Self-starter with strong business acumen and a results-driven approach.
• Ability to understand client's challenges and issues.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of project workstreams and identify opportunities for process improvement within the assigned tasks.
• Conduct meetings and presentations with clients and internal managerial/executive stakeholders, showcasing proficiency and confidence.
• Collaborate with teams and clients, engaging in negotiations and fostering effective partnerships between leadership.
• Develop and nurture client relationships, seeking to understand their needs and contributing to their satisfaction.
• Participate in industry events and associations to broaden professional connections and identify potential growth avenues.
• Contribute to the identification and pursuit of new business prospects, aligned with the strategic goals of the company
• Drive project analyses, propose actionable plans, and exhibit strong decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities while effectively guiding project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in business administration, Economy, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Description

Activities and Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of project workstreams, demonstrating expertise and identifying opportunities for process improvement within the assigned tasks.
• Conduct meetings and presentations with clients, as well as internal managerial and executive stakeholders, showcasing proficiency and confidence in discussing project matters.
• Collaborate with teams and clients, engaging in negotiations and fostering effective partnerships between leadership.
• Develop and nurture client relationships, seeking to understand their needs and contributing to their satisfaction.
• Participate in industry events and associations to broaden professional connections and identify potential growth avenues.
• Contribute to the identification and pursuit of new business prospects, aligned with the strategic goals of the company
• Drive project analyses, propose actionable plans, and exhibit strong decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities while effectively guiding project delivery.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business administration, Economy, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management and business development, ideally within management consulting.
• 8-10 years experience within the Transport & Logistics sector (i.e.: one or more sub-sectors like Ports, Shipping, Railways, Roads, Aviation, Logistics) with at least 4-5 years experience in the GCC.
• Proven experience in the capital project life cycle in one or more steps of the value chain (i.e.: capital strategy, financing, delivery, asset management & optimization, operational models - PPPs)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of articulating ideas to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and develop solutions, emphasizing creativity and critical thinking.
• Self-starter with strong business acumen and a results-driven approach.
• Ability to understand client's challenges and issues.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Desired Characteristics:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interactions with senior management, clients, and colleagues.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition and risk appetite.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Developing client management skills and aptitude for business development and negotiation.
• Thrives in a high-energy, fast-paced, and dynamic culture.