Senior Strategy Manager - Special Projects

Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking government entity in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Strategy Manager to bridge strategy with real-world delivery. The role involves leading transformation programs, conducting financial planning, and translating research into actionable strategies. Ideal candidates will have 7-10+ years of experience in strategy roles, strong expertise in foresight, and financial acumen. Competitive compensation and career development support are offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape national policy

Competitive compensation

Career development support

Exposure to cutting-edge policy design

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in strategy roles across private sector, government, and consulting.
• Proven expertise in foresight, scenario planning, and systems dynamics modeling.
• Strong financial acumen including budget planning and ROI analysis.
• Experience in strategic transformation and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to bridge research with practical implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic transformation programs across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement foresight and scenario planning frameworks.
• Conduct financial planning and ROI modeling for strategic initiatives.
• Oversee business case development and resource allocation.
• Translate research insights into actionable strategies.
• Assess emerging technologies and trends for policy relevance.
• Drive performance measurement and change management in implementation.

Skills

strategy

Job description

Overview

This role bridges upstream strategy with real-world delivery, leading transformation efforts, strategic foresight, and financial planning. The Senior Strategy Manager will play a pivotal role in translating research into practice, ensuring strategies are built for implementation and impact.

Client Details

A forward-thinking government entity focused on delivering innovative, evidence-based policy and strategic transformation. Operating within a high-profile division, the team drives future-ready solutions and real-world implementation across critical national initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic transformation programs across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and implement foresight and scenario planning frameworks.
• Conduct financial planning and ROI modeling for strategic initiatives.
• Oversee business case development and resource allocation.
• Translate research insights into actionable strategies.
• Assess emerging technologies and trends for policy relevance.
• Drive performance measurement and change management in implementation.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in strategy roles across private sector, government, and consulting.
• Proven expertise in foresight, scenario planning, and systems dynamics modeling.
• Strong financial acumen including budget planning and ROI analysis.
• Experience in strategic transformation and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to bridge research with practical implementation.

What You Get

• Opportunity to shape national policy and strategic direction.
• Work within a high-impact, future-focused government division.
• Collaborate with top-tier experts across disciplines.
• Competitive compensation and career development support.
• Exposure to cutting-edge policy design and implementation frameworks.

Skills

• strategy