Senior Strategy & Transformation Leader — MEA Infrastructure

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM, a global infrastructure firm, seeks an Associate Director to lead advisory and transformation engagements across the UAE and Middle East. You will shape strategy, operating models and governance, working with senior clients to deliver measurable change.

You'll build capable teams, design roadmaps and drive implementation across infrastructure, transport and energy sectors, ensuring value and sustainable outcomes for major programmes.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in consulting, advisory, transformation or organisational change.
• Experience with government and infrastructure sectors in the Middle East.
• Proven track in leading complex client engagements.
• Experience advising senior executives and government stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and multiple workstreams.
• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship management.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategy, transformation, and operating model engagements.
• Shape strategy, governance, and organisation design.
• Develop transformation roadmaps and client-ready deliverables.
• Lead client engagements and mentor teams.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across people, process, technology, governance and delivery.

Skills

Strategy leadership

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teams

Client engagements

Government stakeholders

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Job description

AECOM, a global infrastructure firm, seeks an Associate Director to lead advisory and transformation engagements across the UAE and Middle East. You will shape strategy, operating models and governance, working with senior clients to deliver measurable change.

You'll build capable teams, design roadmaps and drive implementation across infrastructure, transport and energy sectors, ensuring value and sustainable outcomes for major programmes.