Head of Transformation

About the role

Dubai Airports is seeking a senior leader to drive enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives that align with its corporate strategy across DXB and DWC. The role will translate strategic objectives into phased roadmaps, ensuring integration and visibility across all business functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver transformation programmes aligned to corporate strategy, covering operating model, workforce and capability changes.
• Develop clear, phased transformation roadmaps and embed adoption, readiness and change management into delivery plans.
• Provide executive and board‑ready updates on progress, issues, options and impacts.
• Manage cross‑functional dependencies, risks and critical paths across initiatives.
• Partner with Strategy & Development, Digital and business leaders to ensure effective implementation.
• Define, track and realize benefits and value, monitoring KPIs and recommending corrective actions.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior leaders on sequencing, trade‑offs and delivery risks.
• Prepare high‑quality executive communications, reports and narratives.

Required profile

• Degree in Strategy, Business or a related field.
• 10–12 years of professional experience, including 5–7 years in transformation, strategy execution and change management within aviation or airport environments.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross‑functional programmes in large, matrixed organisations.
• Experience with digital and/or ConOps transformation initiatives is preferred.

Required skills