[UAE] Manager/Senior Manager

Sia; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sia is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead project delivery and drive business development across clients in the Middle East. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of management consulting experience, possess strong project management skills, and be proficient in Arabic and English. This role offers competitive salary and significant opportunities for career development in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development programs

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management consulting experience.
• Knowledge of strategy development and process reengineering.
• Ability to formulate and implement business development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Leading project delivery across multiple clients in the Middle East.
• Supporting business development activities and building external networks.
• Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues.

Skills

Management Consulting

Business Analysis

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Team Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

As part of our team, you will experience a wide range of projects, helping clients with business transformation challenges such as:

• Harnessing the power of new technologies and digital transformation, including utilizing new technologies, augmented intelligence, AI/machine learning, and automation.
• Analyzing and defining the future workforce needs using people analytics to understand current trends and requirements.
• Increasing customer-centricity by designing organizations centered around customer needs and experiences.
• Enhancing agility and adaptability by fostering an agile mindset, removing barriers, silos, and bureaucracy.
• Transforming the workplace environment and work practices, including promoting collaboration and flexible working.

As a Manager or Senior Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading project delivery across multiple clients in the Middle East and supporting overseas engagements if required.
• Supporting business development activities by working with Senior Managers and Directors to develop proposals.
• Identifying opportunities to expand Sia Partners' offerings to existing clients.
• Building and maintaining external professional networks.
• Contributing to thought leadership through blogs and development of methodologies and tools.
• Supporting marketing campaigns and external positioning on social media.
• Supporting the learning and development of team members and sharing knowledge.
• Collaborating with other teams within Sia Partners.
• Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Developing your specific service expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management consulting experience with increasing managerial responsibilities.
• Knowledge of strategy development, process reengineering, business analysis, organizational turnaround, and market regulation.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, team-oriented, results-driven, and dynamic.
• A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Project management skills: team management, organization, independent work, and regular updates to management.
• Ability to formulate and implement business development strategies.
• Ability to establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders.
• Business proficiency in Arabic and English is required.
• Willingness to relocate to Dubai or Abu Dhabi depending on project needs.
• UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Career development programs with guidance and feedback.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Our teams' diverse experiences and cultures foster an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, focuses on areas such as working parents and disabilities.

To learn more about our mission, values, and sectors, please visit our website.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on performance, competence, conduct, and business needs.

Location: Manager UAE • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates