Manager - Strategy & Planning

Weekday AI; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 326,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-impact consulting firm in Dubai is seeking a Manager – Strategy & Planning to drive enterprise-level strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, including exposure to sectors like manufacturing and energy. Responsibilities include leading strategic planning, managing investor relations, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Engineering, an MBA, and exceptional communication skills. This is a full-time role with high travel expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, planning, or a Founder’s Office role.
• Exposure to manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or capital-intensive sectors preferred.
• Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and quarterly strategic planning cycles across the organization.
• Own investor communications and fundraising efforts.
• Manage relationships with senior B2B stakeholders and strategic partners.

Skills

Strategy & Planning

Investor Relations

Business Development

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Management

Market Intelligence

Sales

Marketing

PR

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

MBA

Job description

Overview

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. Salary range: Rs 8000000 - Rs 9000000 (ie INR 80-90 LPA). Min Experience: 4 years. Location: Dubai. JobType: full-time. We are looking for a high-impact Manager – Strategy & Planning to work closely with the Founder and drive enterprise-level strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead annual and quarterly strategic planning cycles across the organization.
• Define, track, and report KPIs and OKRs to ensure alignment with long‑term growth and sustainability objectives.
• Translate leadership vision into actionable roadmaps with clear milestones and accountability.

Investor Relations & Fundraising

• Own investor communications, including pitch decks, data rooms, and investment memoranda.
• Present business, technical, and financial progress to VCs, PEs, and strategic investors .
• Support fundraising, ESG reporting, and ongoing investor engagement initiatives.

Customer & Business Engagement

• Manage relationships with senior B2B stakeholders , strategic partners, and institutional customers.
• Represent leadership in high‑level meetings, negotiations, and strategic discussions.
• Clearly articulate the organization’s long‑term value proposition and transformation strategy.

Market Intelligence & Insights

• Track global trends in policy, regulation, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
• Deliver data‑driven insights to inform strategic pivots, investments, and growth opportunities.
• Support leadership decision‑making with structured analysis and scenario planning.

Executive Support & Travel

• Partner closely with the Founder during critical business engagements and travel.
• Lead executive presentations, negotiations, and on‑ground project or partner assessments.
• Ensure professional representation across internal and external forums.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, planning, or a Founder’s Office role; exposure to manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or capital‑intensive sectors preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any discipline) with an MBA .
• Ability to interpret technical concepts alongside financial and commercial metrics.
• Communication: Exceptional storytelling, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills; advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and executive reporting.
• Executive Presence: High emotional intelligence, polished professional demeanor, and strong relationship‑building skills with investors, customers, and internal leaders.
• Mobility: High willingness to travel domestically and internationally in a fast‑paced, opportunity‑driven environment.

What You Will Own

• Strategy: Build and execute long‑term transformation and growth roadmaps.
• Investors: Lead investor relations, fundraising narratives, and performance reporting.
• Customers: Manage strategic B2B relationships and executive‑level engagements.
• Leadership Support: Act as a trusted partner to the Founder across strategic initiatives.

Skills

• Strategy & Planning
• Investor Relations
• Business Development
• Executive Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Market Intelligence
• Sales
• Marketing
• PR
• Customer Engagement