Strategy and Planning Manager

Robinson Faris Jones - Human Resources (RFJ-HR); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson Faris Jones - Human Resources (RFJ-HR) is seeking a candidate with a Master's degree in business administration for a strategic planning role. Responsibilities include developing the company's strategy development process, supporting the executive team with insights, and leading organizational development initiatives. The candidate should have 8-12 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in corporate planning at a middle management level. Strong skills in strategic thinking, analytical abilities, and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience is essential.
• 8 - 12 years of experience required, with at least 3 years in corporate/organizational planning at a middle management level.

Responsibilities

• Develops the strategy development process at the company.
• Supports the development of the strategic plan.
• Monitors achievement of strategic plans and recommends action where necessary.
• Facilitates the identification of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Commercial and business acumen

Communication Skills

Education

Masters degree in business administration

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Develops and institutionalizes the strategy development process at the company
2. Supports the development of strategic plan based on the overall guidelines, mission and vision, and objectives of BoD; takes inputs from all the division heads on the same.
3. Facilitates translation of strategy into functional plans that will ensure a successful, coordinated, and focused implementation of strategic plans.
4. Monitors the achievement of strategic plans of the various divisions regularly and recommending/ facilitating remedial action where necessary.
5. Supports the CEO and executive team with strategic insights and analysis that enable robust decision making.
6. Identifies and leads key organizational development initiatives and monitor their progress and effect on business excellence.
7. Facilitates the identification of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), methodologies for their measurement, and their subsequent analysis to support executive decision making by respective divisions.
8. Develops and institutionalizes the divisional performance review process at ICT.
9. Leads the quarterly review of performance indicators and presents the key findings to the executive team and communicate results across the organization.
10. Provides key information / research / data for decision making support to executive team.
11. Supports Finance Division in developing financial plan and budget.
12. Performs any other relevant task as directed by CEO.

Qualifications

Masters degree in business administration preferably with specialization in Strategic Planning

Relevant experience.

8 - 12 years experience, with at least 3 years in corporate /organizational planning at a middle management level.

Skills/Attributes

• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Skills
• Commercial and business acumen
• Communication Skills