Director of Strategy (UAE)

About the role

The organization is seeking a high‑performing Director of Strategy to lead long‑term planning, annual plans, and priority‑setting activities across the entity. Reporting to senior leadership, you will translate vision into concrete objectives, measurable outcomes, and executable initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the integrated planning cycle that aligns strategy, operations, finance, and resources.
• Translate senior leadership direction into clear objectives, initiatives, delivery plans, and performance measures.
• Produce business cases, decision papers, and executive briefings to inform strategic decisions.
• Define, track, and report KPIs, milestones, and strategic outcomes, highlighting risks and dependencies.
• Drive strategic reviews, diagnostics, and structured problem‑solving for complex organizational challenges.
• Prioritize projects and resources based on strategic impact and feasibility.
• Build planning, performance‑management, and problem‑solving capability across the organization.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing strategy and planning team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in strategy, business administration, economics, public policy, finance, engineering, or a related field; MBA or master’s preferred.
• 10‑12+ years of relevant experience in strategy, planning, transformation, performance management, or organizational development.
• Proven experience reporting to senior leadership, preferably at Director or Executive Director level.
• UAE citizenship with a Khulasat Al Qaid (mandatory requirement).

Required skills