VP Strategic Planning and Performance Management

Omanyp; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic planning leader to drive growth and performance management. This role involves leading a team to align objectives with the company's vision, developing robust business cases, and presenting strategic plans to executive leadership. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and a strong background in consulting within the utilities sector. If you are a proactive leader with exceptional analytical skills and a passion for driving strategic initiatives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a Master's degree in relevant fields.
• Proven track record in international consulting within the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and performance management processes.
• Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps and business cases.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Performance Management

Financial Analysis

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration

Degree in Finance or Economics

Job description

Well established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale.

• Leading the strategic planning process, facilitating strategic dialogues across business units and functions to align objectives and priorities with company vision
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive strategic roadmap, identifying key growth opportunities and assessing potential risks and challenges
• Overseeing the development of robust business cases to support strategic investments and initiatives, ensuring thorough financial and operational analysis
• Establishing and driving a comprehensive performance management framework, including the definition of key performance indicators (KPIs), target setting and performance monitoring mechanisms
• Leading a team of professionals within the strategic planning and performance management function, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting their professional development
• Collaborating closely with finance, operations, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution
• Presenting strategic plans and performance reports to the executive leadership team and the board of directors
• A strong academic background, ideally with a Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• A proven track record of success working for an international consulting firm within the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a blend of both consulting and in-house industry strategic planning experience
• Highly desirable sector experience within the utilities industry, demonstrating a strong understanding of the sector's dynamics and challenges
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
• A hands-on, proactive approach and a demonstrated ability to both develop strategy and drive implementation
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in managing and developing a team
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership through your story telling expertise

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