Head of Strategy & Transformation

Foreground.; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client, a diversified UAE-based group, is seeking a Head of Strategy & Transformation to lead strategic planning, transformation initiatives, and execution governance across the group. You will partner with the board and executive leadership to define long-term priorities, track delivery, and establish PMO discipline and decision frameworks.

This role requires senior experience in strategy, transformation or management consulting, with exposure to multi-business environments and executive

Qualifications

• Senior experience in strategy, transformation, or management consulting.
• Exposure to multi-business environments and executive stakeholders.
• Experience in the UAE or GCC markets preferred.
• Strong analytical strength, executive presence, and change leadership capability.
• Experience building PMOs or transformation offices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, transformation initiatives, and execution governance across the group.
• Support the board and executive leadership in defining long-term priorities and tracking delivery.
• Manage cross-functional initiatives, performance dashboards, and transformation roadmaps.
• Establish PMO discipline and decision frameworks.
• Act as a bridge between strategy and execution.

Job description

Our Client

Our client is a diversified UAE-based group undertaking a group-wide transformation initiative to improve performance, governance, and scalability. The organisation operates across multiple sectors and geographies.

The Role

The Head of Strategy & Transformation will lead strategic planning, transformation initiatives, and execution governance across the group. This role will support the board and executive leadership in defining long-term priorities and tracking delivery. A key responsibility will be managing cross-functional initiatives, performance dashboards, and transformation roadmaps. The role will also establish PMO discipline and decision frameworks. This position will act as a bridge between strategy and execution.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have senior experience in strategy, transformation, or management consulting. Strong exposure to multi-business environments and executive stakeholders is essential. Experience in the UAE or GCC markets is preferred. The candidate must demonstrate analytical strength, executive presence, and change leadership capability. Experience building PMOs or transformation offices is a strong advantage.