Strategy & Growth Expert - UAE National (various positions)

Consultz; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UAE is seeking a Strategy & Growth Expert to lead strategic initiatives and transformation programs. This role involves collaboration with the leadership team and stakeholders to align strategies with long-term goals. The ideal candidate has an MBA and 2-10 years of relevant experience in corporate strategy or consulting, preferably in steel or manufacturing. Competitive compensation and potential for growth within the organization are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-10 years of total experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or investment banking.
• Proven track record in managing enterprise-wide strategy and transformation programs.
• Experience with CAPEX governance and PMO operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic project portfolio planning and approval processes.
• Oversee transformation projects aligning with corporate objectives.
• Establish governance frameworks for large-scale projects.
• Develop enterprise-wide PMO standards across delivery approaches.
• Monitor project performance through KPIs and dashboards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MBA from a top-tier business school

Job description

Consultz is supporting our client a well-renowned SWF in the region in their search for Strategy & Growth Experts. There are various positions across junior to mid-management level.
Job Overview

The Strategy & Growth Expert will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives and transformation programs that align with the company s long-term goals. This role will work closely with the leadership team and stakeholders across business units to ensure strategic priorities are effectively executed governed and monitored for impact.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Governance

• Lead the annual strategic project portfolio planning and approval process in alignment with Board directives ExCo guidance and business unit input.
  

• Oversee the portfolio of strategic and operational transformation projects to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
  

• Establish governance frameworks for large-scale CAPEX projects to ensure process discipline visibility and timely cross-functional support.
  

Project Management & Delivery

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide PMO standards methodologies and tools across both agile and traditional delivery approaches.
  

• Monitor project performance through KPIs dashboards and regular reports for senior management.
  

• Ensure proper project financial management including budgeting forecasting and variance tracking.
  

• Conduct project close-out meetings lessons learned sessions and knowledge-sharing forums.
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with business unit heads plant managers and functional leaders to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources.
  

• Serve as a liaison between the PMO executive leadership and external stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment.
  

• Facilitate issue resolution and cross-functional integration of transformation efforts.
  

Organizational Development

• Lead change management initiatives including communication and sustainability planning.
  

• Build mentor and manage a high-performing team of project managers analysts and support staff.
  

• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery cost control quality assurance and innovation in tools and practices.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering or a related field (preferred).
  
• MBA from a top-tier business school (mandatory).
  
• 2-10 years of total experience including corporate strategy management consulting or investment banking.
  
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide strategy and transformation programs.
  
• Experience with CAPEX governance and PMO operations in a complex matrix organization.
  
• Industry experience in steel or manufacturing is strongly preferred but may be relaxed for exceptional candidates.