Senior Engagement Manager – Workforce Planning & Organizational Design

Marsh McLennan Companies; Abu Dhabi Emirate; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the UAE is looking for a Senior Engagement Manager specialized in workforce planning and organizational design. You will lead significant projects in the GCC, providing strategic advisory services to top executives. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in consulting, fluency in Arabic, and a passion for driving organizational change. Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive culture with competitive benefits and a commitment to hybrid work.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Leadership development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of consulting or strategic advisory experience.
• Proven success leading complex projects at a senior level.
• Deep expertise in advanced workforce analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Develop innovative workforce planning frameworks.
• Drive organizational design initiatives.

Skills

Organizational design

Workforce planning

Change management

Advanced workforce analytics

Predictive modeling

Fluency in Arabic

Leadership

Job description

Description : Mercer Middle East

HR Transformation Practice

🚀 Join Our Team as a Senior Engagement Manager – Workforce Planning & Organizational Design!

Are you a seasoned strategic leader with extensive experience in transforming organizations within the GCC region? Do you excel at delivering innovative, high-impact solutions that shape the future of work? If so, we want to hear from you!

At Mercer Middle East’s HR Transformation Practice, we’re seeking a Senior Engagement Manager to lead complex, high-stakes projects in workforce planning and organizational design across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. This is your opportunity to influence organizational change at a regional level, working with top-tier clients and a dynamic, collaborative team.

What You Will Do

• Lead and oversee large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects that redefine organizational structures, talent strategies, and workforce models aligned with strategic client objectives.
• Develop and execute innovative workforce planning frameworks utilizing advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and scenario planning to anticipate future talent needs.
• Drive organizational design initiatives that incorporate change management, cultural transformation, and leadership development to ensure sustainable impact.
• Provide strategic advisory services to C-suite executives and senior stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Champion thought leadership by contributing to industry best practices, regional market intelligence, and Mercer’s intellectual capital.
• Manage and mentor project teams and client teams, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring delivery excellence.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships, positioning Mercer as a trusted partner for organizational transformation.
• Stay at the forefront of regional regulatory developments, labor market trends, and innovative HR practices to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Contribute to business development efforts through proposal development, client presentations, and thought leadership initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global leader in consulting, shaping the future of work in the GCC.
• Lead impactful projects that drive meaningful change for organizations and communities.
• Accelerate your career with leadership development, strategic influence, and regional visibility.
• Work in a vibrant, inclusive culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive environment to help you excel.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of consulting or strategic advisory experience, with a strong focus on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Proven success leading complex projects at a senior level within the GCC region, with a track record of delivering measurable results.
• Deep expertise in advanced workforce analytics, predictive modeling, and organizational diagnostics.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and the ability to influence C-suite stakeholders.
• Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and team management skills.
• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) is essential — effective communication within the regional context is key.
• Willingness to travel and be on-site in Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries as required.

Ready to Lead the Future of Work?

If you’re a visionary leader passionate about organizational transformation and want to make a lasting impact in the GCC, apply now and join Mercer’s innovative team!

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE : MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses : Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex / gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.