Head of Transformation & Enterprise Change

Wasl Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasl Group is seeking a Head of Transformation Office to lead the enterprise-wide transformation agenda in Dubai. The role partners with senior leaders to design, govern, and deliver high-impact initiatives spanning strategic ventures, operating model shifts, digital innovation, and business integration.

You will drive governance, design transformation roadmaps, and oversee budgets and resources, ensuring timely delivery and measurable ROI while collaborating with cross-functional teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Digital Transformation, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of experience leading cross-functional transformation programs.
• At least 5–7 years in leadership roles focused on strategy, innovation, or delivery excellence.
• Strong governance, transformation design, program management, and enterprise reporting.
• Experience in managing M&A, integrations, and corporate strategic initiatives.
• Proficiency in digital tools, ERP systems, and agile frameworks.
• Master’s degree in Strategy, Business Administration, or Innovation Leadership.
• Certifications in change management, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or PMP.
• Exposure to real estate, hospitality, or urban development sectors in the GCC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-level transformation strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Design and lead strategic initiatives including M&A, JVs, due diligence, and integrations.
• Drive transformation design for each business unit in alignment with enterprise strategy.
• Operate and manage transformation governance structures, forums, and decision gates.
• Consolidate and monitor enterprise transformation portfolio performance and reporting.
• Track budgets and resourcing at initiative and vertical level to flag risks early.

Skills

Business Analysis

Systems Integration

IT Infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Application Development

Strategic Transformation Design

Governance & Change Management

Design Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Strategy/DT

Master's degree in Strategy/ MBA / Innovation Leadership

Certifications: Change Mgmt / Lean Six Sigma / Agile / PMP

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Wasl Group is seeking a Head of Transformation Office to lead the enterprise-wide transformation agenda in Dubai. The role partners with senior leaders to design, govern, and deliver high-impact initiatives spanning strategic ventures, operating model shifts, digital innovation, and business integration.

You will drive governance, design transformation roadmaps, and oversee budgets and resources, ensuring timely delivery and measurable ROI while collaborating with cross-functional teams and