Manager -Corporate Development & Agility | UAE Nationals Only

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority seeks a senior leader to manage Corporate Development & Agility (CDA) initiatives across the organisation in Dubai. You will govern the CDA system, align development priorities with strategic goals, and drive cross-unit coordination and continuous improvement to boost efficiency and resilience.

You will lead enterprise-wide change programmes, design training, assess initiatives, and report outcomes to executives, embedding agile practices and innovative

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise-wide change programmes.
• Ability to align CDA initiatives with business objectives.
• Strong governance and policy development skills.
• Proven track record of delivering organisational agility improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide change programmes, ensuring stakeholder alignment and minimal disruption.
• Develop and deliver training programs to embed new processes and tools.
• Assess change initiatives using feedback and data to drive improvements.
• Establish cross-sector squads and tribes to enhance resilience and accountability.
• Integrate AI-enabled decision support systems to guide strategy and execution.
• Govern analysis of strategic and operational indicators with advanced tools.
• Ensure closure of corrective actions from audits and quality systems.
• Enforce effective change management requirements during transformations.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-unit coordination

Executive reporting

AI-enabled decision support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Organizational Development/Strategic Management

Master’s degree in Business Administration/Organizational Development/Strategic Management

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Manage corporate development and agility initiatives by implementing frameworks, systems, and programs that strengthen organizational agility and performance. Ensure alignment of development priorities with strategic goals, oversee continuous improvement, and drive capability-building, innovation, and best-practice adoption across RTA sectors. Identify and promote innovative practices that improve institutional effectiveness and efficiency, aligned with resilience and agility principles.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and govern the Corporate Development & Agility (CDA) system, including policies, work models, and mechanisms, with cross-unit coordination and implementation oversight.
• Design, implement, and execute change management plans that guide the organisation through transitions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and minimising resistance.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to foster collaboration and support during change. Communicate clearly about the necessity, benefits, and impacts to secure buy-in and commitment.
• Conduct risk assessments for upcoming changes, identifying challenges and developing mitigation strategies to minimise operational disruption.
• Provide executive reports to management and stakeholders on change progress, outcomes, and insights to support ongoing improvement and informed decisions.
• Establish and steer the RTA-wide CDA roadmap; coordinate with agencies and sectors; ensure execution and periodic reporting.
• Define and approve organizational agility groups, objectives, and support mechanisms to secure intended results.
• Prioritize corporate development areas aligned to global and future trends; mandate initiatives with departments and track implementation.
• Align the organizational change management system with strategy, best practices, challenges, and opportunities.
• Restructure departmental operations within the CDA system in line with strategy and future directions, coordinating with organizational units.

Operations

• Lead enterprise-wide change programmes, ensuring stakeholder alignment and minimising operational impact.
• Develop and deliver training programs that equip employees with the skills and tools to adapt to new processes, technologies, and structures, empowering a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Assess change initiatives by analyzing feedback and data to measure success and identify improvement areas.
• Establish cross-sector squads and tribes to enhance resilience and agility, driving accountability and delivering results.
• Integrate AI-enabled decision support systems to enhance strategic direction and execution.
• Govern analysis of strategic and operational performance indicators using advanced quantitative and qualitative tools; ensure reporting on trends, gaps, and improvements.
• Ensure implementation and closure of corrective actions from internal audits and quality systems; validate evidence and reporting to approved standards.
• Enforce effective change management requirements to avoid negative impacts during the transformation of projects, services, and functions.

Product / Process Improvement

• Institutionalize process re-engineering and optimization cycles, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and digitization recommendations.
• Continuously measure agility maturity; identify improvement areas aligned with business needs; enhance internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Optimize processes through structured mapping and improvement cycles to sustain CDA targets and outcomes.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• Education Bachelor's degree / Master’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or Strategic Management
• Experience:12+ years in case of Master’s degree/14+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree