Executive Director - Corp. Excellence & Strategic Partnership

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Abu Dhabi seeks an Executive Director for Corporate Excellence & Strategic Partnership. This role involves strategic planning, relationship management, and financial oversight to enhance organizational growth and effectiveness. The successful candidate will lead initiatives, manage partnerships, and ensure alignment with the company's mission.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and managing partnerships.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead change strategies and enhance consumer experience.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with partners.
• Oversee the development of partnership programs.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Relationship Management

Financial Management

Leadership

Job description

Job Code:

4830

Job Title:

Executive Director - Corporate Excellence & Strategic Partnership

Job Location:

Abu Dhabi

Key Focus Areas

1. Emiratization

1. Strategic Planning

Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership strategy aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for strategic partnerships that enhance organizational growth.

1. Corporate Excellence

Lead change strategies and enhance consumer experience.
Foster a quality-driven culture and implement service standards.
Manage service improvement initiatives and track performance metrics.

1. Policy

Direct policy projects and contribute to UAE-wide initiatives.
Monitor policy trends and provide strategic insights.
Represent the company in external policy discussions and collaborations.

1. Relationship Management

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing partners and stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for key partners, ensuring clear communication and ongoing engagement.

1. Partnership Development

Identify, negotiate, and formalize new partnership opportunities that drive mutual value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create joint initiatives and programs that leverage partner strengths.

1. Program Oversight

Oversee the development and execution of partnership programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and effective resource allocation.
Monitor and evaluate the success of partnership initiatives, adjusting as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

1. Stakeholder Engagement

Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and meetings to promote partnership opportunities and increase visibility.

1. Financial Management

Develop and manage budgets related to partnership initiatives, ensuring financial sustainability and accountability.
Identify funding opportunities and assist in grant writing and proposal development to support partnership projects.

1. Reporting and Analysis

Prepare and present regular reports on partnership activities, outcomes, and impact to the executive team and board of directors.
Utilize data and feedback to inform strategic decisions and improve partnership effectiveness.

1. People Development & Management

Lead, direct, and motivate employees to ensure objectives are met. Coach employees by clearly stating work standards and expectations, setting objectives, providing regular feedback, and identifying development needs.
Monitor, guide, and direct employees during daily operations.
Ensure clear top-down communication and bottom-up feedback to senior management.

1. Leadership Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to direct reports towards achieving KPIs. Guide and motivate them to enhance performance, produce quality work, and develop for higher roles.
Prepare performance evaluations and identify training needs.
Ensure team members are aware of organizational changes and developments.