Strategy Manager

Carter Knight FZ LLC; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Knight FZ LLC is seeking a Strategy Manager in the United Arab Emirates to lead high-impact transformation initiatives. The role focuses on managing cross-functional teams and delivering measurable outcomes by translating strategic priorities into actionable plans. Candidates should have experience in top-tier consulting firms and proven success in transformation programmes within public or large-scale organizations. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and stakeholder management are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transformation programmes within public sector or large-scale organisations.
• Strong background in strategy development, programme delivery, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and structured thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of large-scale transformation programs.
• Manage cross-functional teams, ensuring clear governance and timely delivery.
• Advise senior stakeholders on strategic priorities and performance improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Experience within a top-tier consulting firm

Proven experience leading transformation programmes

Job description

We are supporting a leading public sector organisation in the UAE in their search for a Strategy Manager to lead and deliver high-impact, experience-led transformation initiatives.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, requiring a candidate who can drive large-scale programmes, manage cross‑functional teams, and translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to design and implement initiatives that enhance service quality, access, and overall organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of large-scale transformation programmes across service delivery, digital initiatives, policy implementation, and operational improvement
• Manage cross‑functional teams, ensuring clear governance, accountability, and timely delivery of initiatives
• Advise senior stakeholders on strategic priorities, transformation roadmaps, and performance improvement opportunities
• Develop business cases, implementation plans, and actionable recommendations that deliver measurable outcomes
• Establish performance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to track progress and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with government entities and ecosystem partners to align on end-to-end service improvements
• Drive stakeholder engagement, ensuring buy‑in and successful adoption of transformation initiatives
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to capability building within the organisation

Requirements

• Experience within a top‑tier consulting firm (MBB or Tier 1) e.g., Roland Berger, Oliver Wyman, Kearney, Strategy&
• Proven experience leading transformation programmes within public sector or large‑scale organisations
• Strong background in strategy development, programme delivery, and stakeholder management
• Exposure to customer experience or service transformation initiatives preferred
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and structured thinking capabilities
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution