Strategic Operations Lead: Planning & Growth

ai71; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

ai71 is scaling its Ask unit and seeks an analytical operations professional to run planning cycles, budget and headcount planning, and performance analysis. You will turn complex questions into clear, actionable recommendations for the leadership team and boards.

You will research markets, size segments, and model economics of engagements, ensuring pricing and delivery reflect actual costs and margins. Strong business acumen is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business operations or a similar analytical role.
• Ability to build a model from scratch and present conclusions to senior stakeholders.
• Experience in technology, professional services or government/enterprise sales is a plus.
• Curiosity about AI and how markets evolve is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run annual and quarterly cycles; set, track and review objectives.
• Build unit budgets with central finance and run headcount planning.
• Create evidence-based analyses for business reviews and decisions.
• Analyze deployment economics, margins and delivery costs by client and project.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business operations

Headcount planning

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Job description

ai71 is scaling its Ask unit and seeks an analytical operations professional to run planning cycles, budget and headcount planning, and performance analysis. You will turn complex questions into clear, actionable recommendations for the leadership team and boards.

You will research markets, size segments, and model economics of engagements, ensuring pricing and delivery reflect actual costs and margins. Strong business acumen is essential.