Intern - Strategy & Culture Transformation

Newcom; Dubai; On-site; AED 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from senior management

Hands-on commercial challenges

Professional development workshops

Industry networking

Job summary

Newcom, a UAE-based boutique distribution firm, is seeking an intern in Strategy & Culture Transformation in Dubai. The role spans part-time or full-time 3–6 months, offering a monthly stipend and exposure to leadership reviews, project management, and ideation across transformation initiatives.

You will support the Strategy team across transformation execution, project management, and ideation, with heavy emphasis on structured problem-solving, stakeholder coordination, and presenting

Qualifications

• Final-year student or MBA candidate.
• Ability to use AI tools to accelerate research and drafting.
• Strong project management and discretion with confidential material.
• Proficiency in Canva for professional presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support transformation initiatives across prioritization areas.
• Track milestones, timelines, and deliverables across workstreams.
• Maintain trackers and status reporting for activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Assist ideation and research for culture and business design initiatives.

Skills

AI research tools

Project management

Canva

Structured thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organization

Self-starter

Education

Final year Bachelor’s/MBA

Tools

AI tools (ChatGPT/Claude)

Job description

Intern - Strategy & Culture Transformation

Position Type: Part-time or Full-time Internship (3-6 months, with potential extension)
Compensation: Monthly Stipend
Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Corporate Strategy

The Strategy & Culture Transformation Intern will support the Strategy team on cross-functional transformation initiatives spanning various areas, with heavy emphasis on project management and ideation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Transformation Execution Support

• Support the execution of transformation initiatives across different prioritization areas.
• Track milestones, timelines, and deliverables across multiple concurrent workstreams.

Project Management

• Maintain structured trackers and status reporting for transformation activities.
• Support coordination across stakeholders to keep initiatives on schedule.

Ideation & Research

• Support ideation for culture and business design initiatives, researching relevant frameworks and best practices.
• Prepare materials and talking points for leadership reviews and checkpoints.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s program (Business, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, or a related field) or pursuing an MBA.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) to accelerate research, synthesize large documents (PDFs/reports), and structure and draft initial content.
• Diligence in validating AI-generated outputs against primary sources.
• Strong project management instinct and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential material.
• Proficiency in Canva with a proven ability to prepare professional-quality presentations.
• Structured thinking with ability to break down complex problems methodically.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to synthesize complex information concisely.
• Strong stakeholder management skills - ability to work across teams, manage expectations, and drive alignment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter mentality with intellectual curiosity and proactive problem-solving approach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel charts).
• Prior internship, work experience, or project work in a relevant area.
• Familiarity with change management or organizational culture frameworks.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay and stipend.
• Direct access to and mentorship from senior management.
• Hands-on involvement in real commercial challenges and high-impact initiatives across the business.
• Real exposure to the systems, processes, and strategy the company is actively building.
• Professional development opportunities including training, workshops, and structured coaching.
• Networking opportunities across the industry.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Newcom is a boutique distribution firm based in the UAE, leading in the categories of accessories, video collaboration, and smart home. We are committed to fostering talent development and providing meaningful learning experiences for our interns.

Company Website: www.newcomme.com