EY Parthenon Strategy Manager/Senior Manager - Transport & Mobility

Iris Software; Dubai; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks a seasoned Manager for their strategy team in MENA. The role involves leading impactful strategic consulting projects for a diverse clientele, including global corporates and public entities. Ideal candidates bring a robust consulting background, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based rewards

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 4 to 10 years of strategy consulting experience.
• Experience in Mobility & Transport strategy and related sectors.
• Proficiency in English and ability to travel within MENA.

Responsibilities

• Translate client needs into project tasks and deliverables.
• Work on strategy-related projects including digital transformation and market strategy.
• Collaborate closely with clients and seniors to define objectives.

Skills

Market analysis

Customer research

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree from a top-ranking school

MBA or Masters from a top-tier business school

Job description

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. EY-Parthenon Strategy is a leading advisory organization focused on big-picture strategy consulting, spanning areas that include coming up with long-term strategy roadmaps, market entry & expansion strategy, and growth strategy.

The opportunity

In today’s complex business landscape, creativity has become a necessary ingredient for sustained success. EY-Parthenon has an ideal balance of strengths that combines deep sector and local expertise with top notch analytical and executional capabilities in addition to intimate client relationships, proven processes, and a progressive spirit.

We are looking for seasoned strategy professionals to join our rapidly growing team in MENA at the Manager level. As part of EY Parthenon Strategy, you will have the opportunity to deliver projects that make a strong impact on the region and develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning.

Your key responsibilities

In this role within the strategy consulting practice, you will be a key participant in work streams and engagements as you translate client needs into project tasks and deliverables. You will work closely with clients to define the objective and scope of the engagements and deliverables in consultation with your seniors.

You can expect to spend most of your time working on strategy-related projects which include long-term strategy roadmaps, growth strategy, market entry & expansion strategy, go-to-market strategy, digital transformation projects, commercial due diligence, and greenfield projects.

Your clients may include global corporates, governments and public entities, family conglomerates, and sovereign wealth funds. The EY-Parthenon Strategy team typically works directly with C-Suite executives on their strategic and transaction decisions.

Skills and attributes for success

As a strategy consulting expert, you should be able to:

• Develop business strategies using tools such as market analysis, customer research, macro-economic forecasting, and portfolio optimization.
• Review transaction rationale and/or deal documents to identify critical business issues and risks relating to a proposed transaction.
• Collect, analyse, and translate large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data into realistic plans, goals, and actionables.
• Motivate and counsel junior team members with diverse skills and backgrounds.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Bachelor's degree from a top-ranking school with outstanding academic performance, and at least 4 to 10 years of strategy consulting experience.
• Experience working on Mobility & Transport strategy, Logistics strategy, SEZ strategy, Future of automotive, Transit authority, 3PLs, City transport modelling, Ride hailer and related sector offerings.
• Experience in working on ‘big picture’ strategy projects including commercial due diligence, digital transformation, growth strategy, and market strategy.
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industries, products, markets, competitors, and customers to identify risks and opportunities.
• Proficiency in English, including listening, understanding, reading, and communicating effectively in professional environments.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the MENA region, approximately 25-50% of the time.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• MBA or Masters from a top-tier business school.
• Prior experience in client advisory or strategic planning within professional services or similar environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Full fluency in Arabic is a plus.

What we look for

We seek candidates with a strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to link business strategy to performance. Being a strong team player with adaptability to changing requirements or deadlines is critical.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based rewards, and recognition for your contributions. Additionally, we provide:

Continuous learning: Develop skills to navigate future challenges.

Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact your way.

Transformative leadership: Insights, coaching, and confidence to become the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: Embrace your identity and use your voice to empower others.

If you meet the above criteria, please contact us as soon as possible.

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