Strategy Director

maw engineering consult & structure solutions; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

maw engineering consult & structure solutions is seeking a Strategy Director for a part-time remote role in the United Arab Emirates. You will lead the development and refinement of growth strategies, conduct market analyses, and advise on pricing, positioning, and differentiation.

The role collaborates with senior leadership to translate priorities into actionable plans and performance metrics. You will provide management consulting support, prepare strategic reports, guide business

Qualifications

• Analytical ability to interpret market data, financials, and performance metrics.
• Expertise in strategic planning to design and monitor initiatives.
• Experience in consulting and management consulting to advise leadership.
• Strong business strategy skills for positioning, portfolio and GTM approaches.
• Engineering/construction/professional services background beneficial.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and refinement of growth strategies aligned with market opportunities and goals.
• Conduct market and competitive analyses; identify new services or segments.
• Advise on pricing, positioning and differentiation strategies.
• Translate priorities into actionable plans, metrics, and processes.
• Provide management consulting support and prepare strategic reports/presentations.
• Guide business development initiatives and suggest operational improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Strategic Planning

Management Consulting

Business Strategy

Independent work

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree (Business or Engineering Management)

Job description

Role Description

The Strategy Director will lead the development and refinement of the firm's business and growth strategies, ensuring alignment with market opportunities and organizational goals. This part-time, remote role involves conducting market and competitive analyses, identifying new service offerings or target segments, and advising on pricing, positioning, and differentiation strategies. The Strategy Director will collaborate with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, performance metrics, and process improvements. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing management consulting support, preparing strategic reports and presentations, guiding business development initiatives, and recommending operational enhancements to strengthen MAW's overall market presence.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to interpret market data, financial information, and performance metrics.
• Candidates should possess expertise in Strategic Planning to design, implement, and monitor short- and long-term business initiatives.
• Candidates should possess experience in Consulting and Management Consulting to advise leadership on organizational improvements and growth opportunities.
• Candidates should possess sound Business Strategy skills to shape competitive positioning, service portfolio, and go-to-market approaches.
• Relevant experience in engineering, construction, or professional services environments is highly beneficial.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple priorities, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.
• Advanced degree in Business, Engineering Management, or a related field is preferred, along with prior leadership experience in strategic roles.