Strategy Consultant

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Strategy Consultant to join the Africa Strategy Team. In this role, you will lead strategic project execution focused on growing the Resources Industries across Africa. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in strategy and project management. This full-time position requires strong project management, stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to driving innovation and customer focus in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Total rewards package

Variable bonus potential

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in strategy, project management, Mining.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or structured problem-solving methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Engage stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Enable growth and improve customer outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Creative Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking & Decision Making

Customer Focus

Data Gathering & Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Career Area

Strategy

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About EAME Distribution

We enable superior customer experience and profitable market leadership through world‑class distribution performance. Our team governs and supports Caterpillar dealers across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Eurasia.

The Opportunity

Caterpillar is looking for a Strategy Consultant to join the Africa Strategy Team (EAME Distribution). In this role, you’ll drive strategic project execution to deliver on Africa Must Wins, working closely with district teams and business partners to support growth in the Resources Industries across Africa.

Ready to drive growth and innovation in Africa? Apply now and help shape Caterpillar’s future across the region!

What You’ll Do

This role is ideal for someone with experience in Resources Industries and Project Management. You’ll lead strategic initiatives, structure solutions, and engage stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes. You’ll help shape the future by enabling growth, improving customer outcomes, and delivering real business impact.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Project Management – Lead and execute complex, cross‑functional initiatives. Proven ability to align teams and deliver results across streams including sales, and operations. Familiarity with Six Sigma and structured problem‑solving is a plus.
• Creative Problem Solving – Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving innovative solutions. Strong ability to synthesize insights and trends into forward‑thinking strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication – Build trust with internal and external stakeholders. Strong written and verbal skills tailored to diverse audiences.
• Relationship Management – Foster collaboration, ensure stakeholder alignment, and drive follow‑through on commitments.
• Strategic Thinking & Decision Making – Turn strategy into action. Confident in using data to create clarity, direction, and strategic choices.
• Customer Focus – Understand customer needs, define solutions across short‑ and long‑term horizons, and continuously evaluate impact.
• Data Gathering & Analysis – Confident working with complex data. Skilled in identifying gaps and implementing new data sources and systems.

What Will Put You Forward

• A completed bachelor’s degree (required).
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in strategy, project management, Mining.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or structured problem‑solving methodologies is a plus.

Additional Information

• Travel Requirement: Approximately 25% travel across the region may be required to support strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement.
• Work Arrangement: This is a full‑time onsite role, with presence required five days a week at the local office.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions. Caterpillar commits itself to the realization of employment equity goals as envisaged in the South‑African Employment Equity Act and policies relating to workplace equality. Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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NB: The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

How We Support You (Employee Benefits)

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus and additional benefits.

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Posting Dates:
February 11, 2026 - February 17, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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