Strategic Planning & Performance Management Manager

Zayed University; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent higher education institution in Dubai is seeking a Strategic Planning & Performance Management Manager. The role involves developing and overseeing strategic initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals. The ideal candidate should have significant managerial experience and strong strategic skills. This position offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package including housing, annual vacation, and healthcare for the employee and family.

Benefits

Competitive salaries free of tax

Housing benefits

Annual vacation

Airline tickets for family

Educational subsidies for children

Healthcare for employee and family

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a relevant field with at least 6 years in a managerial position.
• 8+ years of experience for PhD holders with at least 4 years in a managerial position.
• Certification in a relevant field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement institutional strategic plans aligned with national priorities.
• Monitor performance metrics to assess progress against strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership based on performance insights.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Performance Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Modeling

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Overview

The Strategy and Future Department is seeking a Strategic Planning & Performance Management Manager who will be responsible for implementing the Strategic Planning and Performance Management related activities including the development of strategic plans oversight of performance metrics and execution of scenario planning initiatives to ensure institutional alignment proactive decision-making and long-term strategic impact in line with the Universitys institutional priorities objectives governance frameworks and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement institutional strategic plans in line with national priorities and the Universitys objectives.
• Develop and regularly update strategic financial models with different scenarios in line with the strategic plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain alignment and seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
• Engage with the concerned internal and external stakeholders to align decision-making processes with strategic governance frameworks.
• Conduct scenario planning and long-term foresight initiatives to proactively identify institutional challenges and strategic opportunities.
• Execute strategic projects while ensuring timely delivery adherence to scope and alignment of the same with institutional quality standards.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership leveraging performance insights trend analysis and emerging strategic developments.
• Monitor performance metrics including key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess institutional progress against strategic objectives.
• Prepare and deliver performance reports to summarize progress insights and recommendations for institutional application.
• Perform ad-hoc activities related to the job duties as required by the direct supervisor.

Requirements

• Masters degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience and at least 6 years in a managerial position.
• PhD with a minimum of 8 years of experience and at least 4 years in a managerial position.
• Certification in a relevant field is preferred.

Other Essential Requirements:

• Certification in a relevant field is preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic & English
• Ability to travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Desired or preferred requirements:

• Experience working in the academic environment.

Benefits

The Universitys benefits package is highly attractive with competitive salaries free of tax in the U.A.E. cash housing annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family educational subsidies for children and healthcare is provided to the employee and sponsored family members.

While we appreciate all applications you will be contacted only if selected for an interview.

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Required Experience:

Manager