Senior Strategy & Transformation Specialist

About the role

Group AMANA is looking for a Senior Transformation Specialist in Dubai to support the delivery of transformation initiatives across business functions. The role works closely with functional teams to analyse processes and performance, identify improvement opportunities, develop data-driven recommendations and support the implementation and adoption of transformation initiatives. It suits someone who combines strong analytical and problem-solving skills with business process understanding, stakeholder management and change management capability.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse business processes, performance data and operational gaps to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support the design and implementation of departmental transformation initiatives.
• Conduct benchmarking and structured analysis to develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Develop presentations, reports, business cases and management insights for senior stakeholders.
• Work with cross-functional teams to coordinate initiatives and track deliverables, actions and milestones.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical, data-driven solutions.
• Support change management, including stakeholder communication, adoption tracking and implementation support.
• Maintain project trackers, dashboards, documentation and transformation repositories.
• Prepare meeting minutes and follow up on agreed actions; support risk identification, issue tracking and escalation.
• Work with Transformation Leads/Managers and functional leadership to keep initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Support other Transformation Specialists on shared initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Management or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in transformation, business analysis, strategy, continuous improvement, consulting or related roles.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience analysing business processes and turning findings into practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and supporting organizational change.
• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt, experience in business process improvement, operational excellence or digital transformation, exposure to project and change management methodologies, and experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing or other project-based organisations.

Required skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing business cases, management presentations and performance dashboards.