Director of Growth & Partnerships (UAE National Role)

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a UAE-based senior leader to drive GCC growth, partnerships and revenue for a technology and transformation-focused organisation. You will develop commercial strategy across government and enterprise sectors, lead a high-impact team, and build relationships with senior public and private sector stakeholders.

Collaborate across functions to win tenders and procurement opportunities, and shape the region's growth with clear leadership and strategic vision.

Qualifications

• UAE National with family book.
• Proven experience in commercial leadership, business development, partnerships, or growth roles.
• Track record of delivering revenue growth within B2G and/or B2B environments.
• Experience engaging with government entities, procurement processes, and senior decision-makers.
• Fluent Arabic and English communication skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute GCC growth and commercial strategies.
• Lead business development initiatives across government and enterprise sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior public and private sector stakeholders.
• Drive tender, RFP, and procurement opportunities through to successful completion.
• Lead and develop a commercial team focused on revenue growth and market expansion.
• Manage pipeline development, forecasting, and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and convert new opportunities.

Job description

• Lead GCC growth, partnerships & revenue
• UAE Nationals with commercial leadership experience

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected UAE-based organisation operating at the intersection of technology, innovation, and large-scale transformation programmes. Working across the GCC, the business partners with government entities, strategic stakeholders, and enterprise organisations to deliver solutions that create meaningful and measurable impact.

Job Description

• Develop and execute GCC growth and commercial strategies.
• Lead business development initiatives across government and enterprise sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior public and private sector stakeholders.
• Drive tender, RFP, and procurement opportunities through to successful completion.
• Lead and develop a commercial team focused on revenue growth and market expansion.
• Manage pipeline development, forecasting, and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and convert new opportunities.

The Successful Applicant

• UAE National with family book.
• Proven experience in commercial leadership, business development, partnerships, or growth roles.
• Track record of delivering revenue growth within B2G and/or B2B environments.
• Experience engaging with government entities, procurement processes, and senior decision-makers.
• Strong leadership experience managing commercial, partnerships, or business development teams.
• Fluent Arabic and English communication skills are highly desirable.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to influence growth strategy across the UAE and GCC.
• Exposure to senior government, regulatory, and enterprise stakeholders.
• Leadership of an established commercial function with significant regional scope.
• Clear pathway towards broader executive leadership responsibilities.
• Work on initiatives that have tangible impact across the region.
• Join a forward-thinking organisation with strong growth ambitions.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7132892