Head of Strategy & Transformation

Al Hilal Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 661,000 - 1,102,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Hilal Bank in Abu Dhabi seeks a Head of Transformation and Strategy to lead enterprise-wide transformation, strategy execution, and change initiatives. The role focuses on translating strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes across the bank.

You will govern planning, portfolio value realization, and internal communications, while guiding executive reporting to senior stakeholders and ensuring sustainable value creation.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in banking, financial services, strategy or transformation.
• Experience in leading enterprise initiatives and managing senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee enterprise transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Govern Transformation Management Office governance framework and delivery standards.
• Lead strategic planning and execution across the Bank.
• Monitor portfolio performance, benefits tracking and value realization.
• Direct change management, adoption and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee internal communications relating to transformation and priorities.
• Prepare executive updates, board materials and strategic briefing papers.
• Manage the team and budgeting for the Transformation function.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Change management

Portfolio governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Strategy/Finance

Job description

Overview

Job title

Head - Transformation and Strategy

Responsibilities

To develop, govern and oversee enterprise transformation, strategy execution, internal communications and change initiatives across the Bank in order to ensure strategic priorities are translated into measurable business outcomes, disciplined delivery, operational improvement and sustainable value creation

Division

Operations and shared services

Description

Enterprise Transformation Strategy

Develop and oversee the enterprise transformation strategy and roadmap by translating the Bank’s strategic direction into prioritised initiatives, integrated delivery plans and measurable outcomes to ensure transformation objectives support growth, operational resilience, customer outcomes, regulatory expectations and long term value creation

Transformation Management Office Governance

Establish and manage the Transformation Management Office governance framework, including delivery standards, milestone tracking, dependency management, escalation routes, reporting disciplines and decision forums to ensure projects are governed consistently and delivered in line with approved priorities, timelines, quality expectations and risk parameters

Strategic Planning and Execution

Lead the development, coordination and monitoring of strategic plans across the Bank by working with executive management, division heads and relevant stakeholders to align strategic priorities, business plans and operating initiatives with the Bank’s vision, financial objectives and transformation agenda

Portfolio Performance and Value Realisation

Monitor transformation portfolio performance through performance indicators, benefits tracking, cost control measures, delivery dashboards and post implementation reviews to ensure initiatives remain aligned to approved objectives, risks are addressed and expected business value is realised

Change Management and Adoption

Direct the change management approach for major transformation initiatives by defining adoption plans, stakeholder engagement activities, readiness assessments, communication requirements and implementation support to minimise resistance, strengthen employee adoption and embed sustainable ways of working

Internal Communications and Strategic Narrative

Develop and oversee internal communications relating to transformation, strategy and key organisational priorities by coordinating leadership messaging, employee updates, townhalls and communication campaigns to ensure employees understand the Bank’s direction, strategic milestones and expected contribution

Executive Reporting and Stakeholder Advisory

Prepare and present executive level updates, board and committee materials, investor readiness inputs, regulatory updates and strategic briefing papers to support informed decision making, maintain transparency on progress and provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders on transformation priorities and delivery risks

People Management

Manage self and team in line with AHB’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximise own and employee contribution to business performance. Manage the effective achievement of the team’s objectives through setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing the team and providing formal and informal feedback to maximise overall performance, engagement and motivation

Budget Management

Contribute to the preparation of the business area’s budget and manage and monitor the financial performance against the budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon

Policies, Processes, Systems and Procedures

Recommend and implement improvements to departmental policies, procedures and processes covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural requirements are fulfilled while ensuring that AHB delivers best-in-class services, products and innovation

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Minimum Experience

At least 12 years of experience in banking, financial services, strategy, transformation, programme management, business operations or change management, including experience in leading enterprise initiatives, managing senior stakeholders and overseeing cross functional delivery

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from a well recognised university in Business Administration, Strategy, Finance, Economics, Project Management, Operations Management or a related discipline

Professional Qualifications

Project Management Professional certification, programme management certification, change management certification or equivalent professional qualification relevant to transformation and strategy delivery