Planning & Reporting Lead

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly skilled Planning & Reporting Lead. This key strategic position involves leading annual and multi-year strategic planning, setting KPIs, and producing executive reports to support decision-making. Candidates should have 6–15 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and ideally have a background in government or large organizations. Join us in contributing to a world-class museum project in Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• 6–15 years of experience in strategic planning, performance reporting, or consulting.
• Experience in government, cultural institutions, or large-scale organizations is an advantage.
• Ability to work confidently with senior leadership in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and multi-year strategic planning across all museum departments.
• Set & monitor KPIs, project progress, and departmental performance.
• Produce high-quality executive reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and strategic analysis.
• Coordinate cross-departmental planning and ensure alignment with museum-wide objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration or MBA

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Planning & Reporting Lead to join our team within one of Abu Dhabi’s flagship cultural institutions. This role is a key strategic position, responsible for driving planning cycles, monitoring performance, and ensuring alignment across all museum departments.

About the Role

As the Planning & Reporting Lead, you will partner directly with the Museum Director to coordinate strategic planning, consolidate organizational reports, track KPIs, and provide insights that support decision-making. You will act as the central link between leadership and departments, ensuring priorities are executed effectively and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual and multi-year strategic planning across all museum departments
• Set & Monitor KPIs, project progress, and departmental performance
• Produce high-quality executive reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and strategic analysis
• Coordinate cross-departmental planning and ensure alignment with museum-wide objectives

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s in business administration, (MBA) or equivalent.
• 6–15 years of experience in strategic planning, performance reporting, or consulting
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills
• Experience within government, cultural institutions, or large-scale organizations is an advantage
• Ability to work confidently with senior leadership in complex environments

If you are a strategic thinker with strong planning and reporting skills — and excited to contribute to a world-class museum project in Abu Dhabi — we’d love to connect.