Manager – Strategy & Value Creation

Dubai Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment company in Dubai is seeking a Manager – Strategy & Value Creation to support strategic planning and analyses. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in a strategy role, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, and an MBA is preferred. The position is on-site and involves liaising with stakeholders to enable informed decision-making. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years’ experience in a strategy role within consulting or relevant roles.
• Experience in strategic transformation programs is desirable.
• Industry knowledge in real estate, hospitality, or entertainment sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end strategic management process.
• Conduct financial and commercial analyses for informed decision-making.
• Identify and prioritize key strategic business opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MBA from a top-tier institution

Job description

Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 45,000 individuals. In line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai’s socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.

Dubai Holding is committed to the diversification of Dubai’s non‑oil economy. Our portfolio, valued at over AED 280+ billion, spans 10 sectors, including real estate, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing & logistics, and science.

For the Good of Tomorrow

Manager – Strategy & Value Creation

The role holder is responsible for supporting on several activities including strategic, financial, and commercial analyses, developing business cases, and supporting documentation, and producing executive‑level presentations to enable management to make informed decisions on key strategic and operational initiatives and matters. The role holder is also responsible for supporting on the Group’s Strategic Management Process across the respective phases in close collaboration with the vertical’s strategy teams and the corporate support functions. A key focus in this process concerns with supporting on key activities to develop, calibrate, execute, and monitor the Group strategy with respect to the defined strategic objectives in order to create long‑term value.

If you are driven by integrity, curiosity, and a passion for uncovering insights that shape better decisions, we would be delighted to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Performance Management

• Support the end‑to‑end strategic management process, with a focus on strategic planning to establish priorities and monitor delivery status.
• Collaborate with verticals’ strategy teams to align strategic planning activities across the organization.
• Maintain key strategic planning templates and contribute to the development of standards and best practices for initiative delivery.

Analysis & Insights

• Plan and execute in‑depth analyses of strategic and operational initiatives to inform actionable recommendations in line with the overarching strategic roadmap.
• Conduct financial and commercial analyses and prepare high‑quality, executive‑friendly presentations outlining findings and recommendations for informed decision‑making.
• Analyze market trends, industry competition, and business practices to generate recommendations for potential new sectors and value creation opportunities.
• Interpret ambiguous data from multiple internal and external sources to provide actionable insights.

Opportunity Assessment & Value Creation

• Identify and prioritize key strategic business opportunities and initiatives to strengthen market position and financial performance.
• Drive assessments and evaluations of strategic and business opportunities.
• Assist in exploring potential new sectors and industries aligned with value creation objectives.

Strategic Insight Oversight

• Support the management of transformative and strategic group initiatives, including PMO‑related activities, progress monitoring, and stakeholder updates.
• Monitor delivery risks and identify actionable plans for execution.
• Co‑lead selected pilot initiatives in close collaboration with the wider department.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Liaise with management and key stakeholders to provide updates on progress, risks, and performance.
• Develop and deliver executive‑level communications to enable informed decision‑making by senior leadership.

Who we are looking for:

• 6‑8 years’ experience in a strategy role within consulting or relevant roles (must)
• Experience in strategic transformation programs (desirable)
• Good industry knowledge gained through direct industry experience and / or strategy projects in real estate, hospitality, or entertainment sector (desirable)

Education / Professional Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree, preferably MBA from a top‑tier institution

Technical Competencies:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Sophisticated quantitative analysis and modelling skills
• Ability to take ownership and deliver in line with high expectations
• Able to synthesize and clearly, and coherently, frame and communicate analyses and findings to management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a fast‑paced
• Excellent ability to prioritize activities whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent mastery of Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Evolved organizational awareness and stakeholder management

Behavioral Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation
• Business Awareness
• Curious & Creative
• Sense of Urgency
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Builds Relationships
• Empowerment
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork

As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volumes of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.

This job description is not all inclusive. Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.