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Fitch Learning | Strategic Planning Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Requisition ID: 48692

Business Unit: Fitch Learning

Category: Operations

Location:Dubai, Dubai, AE

Date Posted: Sep 16, 2025

Fitch Learning is a leader in financial services training. With unrivaled breadth and depth, we deliver learning solutions for apprentices, graduates, and experienced professionals across Financial Services through expert faculty, e-learning, coaching, and blended assessments. Working at Fitch Learning means joining a global leader in professional education, collaborating with experts to deliver impactful learning that drives business performance.

Fitch Learning is currently seeking a Strategic Planning Manager based out of our Dubai office. This role sits within our global planning team, which is responsible for the effective utilization of resources across the business and partners closely with all functions to ensure seamless delivery.

About the Team:

• Collaborative global planning team working with stakeholders across regions
• High visibility and impact at the center of the business
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Own the strategic planning process for MEA and APAC, allocating training resources in line with demand
• Build detailed resourcing plans using historical and forecasted demand; identify cross-skilling opportunities and hiring needs to address gaps
• Maintain accurate schedules in the Planning system to reflect planned training
• Produce timely, accurate MI reporting and monitor key performance metrics
• Provide thought leadership and contribute to best practices in strategic planning and execution

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You have at least 5 years of experience in strategic resource planning and scheduling within a fast-paced environment
• You can build and manage excellent relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and third parties, influencing and engaging indirect teams
• You possess strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, translating complex data into actionable resourcing decisions
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiar with workforce management software

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines across competing priorities
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Power BI or Qlik Sense
• Commercial acumen with an understanding of business operations and strategy to align planning with organizational goals

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment:3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development, and mentorship programs
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including generous global parental leave
• Inclusive Work Environment: Employee Resource Groups and a culture where all voices are valued
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations, and community engagement

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our colleagues come together to achieve more than they could alone. Every team member is essential, and every perspective matters. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, ensuring your voice is heard and your work has impact.

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Strategic Planning Manager.
The Strategic Planning Manager - External Investment will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic investment opportunities outside the UAE. This role involves conducting in-depth market research, developing comprehensive business plans, and formulating strategic initiatives to attract and secure investments from international investors.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in real estate investment, strategic planning, or a related field, with a focus on international markets.
• Proven track record of successfully sourcing, evaluating, and executing real estate investment transactions.
• Deep understanding of global real estate markets, including market dynamics, investment trends, and regulatory environments.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills, with the ability to develop complex financial projections and investment analyses.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with international investors and other key stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and deal-structuring skills, with experience in negotiating complex investment agreements.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with the UAE real estate market is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Experience in identifying booming communities and target nationalities for real estate investment.

Tahseen Consulting is seeking a Strategy Analyst to join their team and contribute to making a change. If you are up for the challenge, we'd love to get to know you.

• Work with project teams to support clients in end-to-end project development and implementation
• Conduct rigorous financial, business case, statistical and other quantitative analyses
• Analyze research results and manage portions of projects
• Project management: ensure quality and timeliness of project deliverables, delegate tasks to junior staff, and meet deadlines
• Participate in marketing activities, including whitepapers, proposals, and capability briefings

• 1-3 years of relevant industry or functional work experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics or related field
• Superior creative problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with demanding deadlines
• Effective communication skills and ability to share and synthesize knowledge
• Proficiency in MS applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet research
• Written and spoken proficiency in English; bilingual English and Arabic proficiency preferred

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. You will have the chance to develop your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow professionally.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Functional Consultant to support the configuration and delivery of strategic planning capabilities across the organization. The role will focus on company-wide planning alignment using the Delmia Quintiq platform.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of strategic planning, KPIs, and enterprise collaboration, as well as hands-on experience with Delmia Quintiq's company planning features.

Main Responsibilities

• Define and configure company-level planning modules in Delmia Quintiq.
• Align planning processes across business units and geographies.
• Support planning cycles for budgeting, resource allocation, and S&OP.
• Document functional requirements and provide end-user training.
• Support business decision-making with planning data and analytics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Delmia Quintiq's company planning features.
• Understanding of strategic planning, KPIs, and enterprise collaboration.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills in remote settings.

About This Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a cutting-edge planning platform and contribute to the success of our organization. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for planning and process improvement, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking a Strategic Planning Engineer to join our team for a PMC project. This role will be site-based and involve working on LNG and gas processing projects.

This is a challenging opportunity for an experienced planning engineer looking to utilize their skills in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have a strong background in oil and gas, with experience in detail engineering and EPC phases of the project.

• Minimum 15+ years of oil and gas experience
• Experience in ADNOC Projects involving gas processing plants
• Must have at least 5 years of experience working in LNG and gas processing projects
• Bachelor's degree in engineering

We offer a diverse, inclusive environment where each person can feel safe, respected, and valued. We empower our people to grow and reach their full potential.

• Honesty
• Trust
• Courage
• Fairness
• Prudence
• Tenacity

We are a team of teams that values collaboration and mutual respect. If you are passionate about delivering innovative solutions and making a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

We are hiring a Strategic Planning Manager. The Strategic Planning Manager - External Investment will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic investment opportunities outside the UAE. This role involves conducting in-depth market research, developing comprehensive business plans, and formulating strategic initiatives to attract and secure investments from international investors.

• Identify, evaluate, and execute strategic investment opportunities outside the UAE.
• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to inform investment decisions.
• Develop comprehensive business plans and financial models to support investment proposals.
• Formulate and implement strategic initiatives to attract and secure investments from international investors.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in real estate investment, strategic planning, or a related field, with a focus on international markets.
• Proven track record of sourcing, evaluating, and executing real estate investment transactions.
• Deep understanding of global real estate markets, market dynamics, investment trends, and regulatory environments.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills, with the ability to develop complex financial projections and investment analyses.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with international investors and other key stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and deal-structuring skills, with experience in negotiating complex investment agreements.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with the UAE real estate market is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Experience in identifying booming communities and target nationalities for real estate investment.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planning Engineer to perform planning and scheduling activities related to infrastructure projects.

• Review and endorse the Engineer's consent to the Contractors' Baseline schedule of works in line with Contract conditions
• Validate project resource compatibility for timely project completion
• Develop a Master Schedule integrating multiple packages considering their interdependencies
• Evaluate and verify planning and scheduling information from updated progress schedules
• Analyze time impact of each change, variation, and potential event at an early stage
• Prepare regular progress reports with program analysis and recommendations
• Detailed assessment of claims including Extension of Time, Disruption, etc.
• Collaborate with the Client to finalize contractor programs, reports, and claims

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling relevant Infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6

Parsons values diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Strategic Planning Manager

We are seeking a seasoned Integrated Planner to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing integrated plans across drilling, production, maintenance, projects, HSE, logistics, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and update comprehensive 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year integrated plans covering various operational aspects.
• Facilitate regular planning meetings with asset teams to ensure seamless alignment between business objectives and operational execution.
• Ensure that operational plans are in sync with annual work programs and budgets.

To excel in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Petroleum, Chemical, Electrical) or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in upstream planning within an E&P environment.
• Prior experience working in an E&P operator, JV, IOC, or major oilfield service company.
• Certifications such as Primavera P6, PMP, Prince2, Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP), Offshore Safety, or Asset Planning courses are advantageous.

We are hiring a Strategic Planning Manager who will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic investment opportunities outside the UAE. This role involves conducting in-depth market research, developing comprehensive business plans, and formulating strategic initiatives to attract and secure investments from international investors.
Your missions :

Market Research and Analysis:

• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential real estate investment opportunities in international markets.
  
• Analyze market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory environments to assess the feasibility and attractiveness of investment projects.
  
• Evaluate potential risks and opportunities associated with international real estate investments.
  
• Identify booming communities with high growth potential and investment returns.
  

Investment Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to attract and secure investments from international investors.
  
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key international investors, including institutional investors, private equity firms, and high-net-worth individuals.
  
• Create compelling investment proposals and presentations that effectively communicate the value proposition of investment opportunities.
  
• Determine target nationalities based on investment trends, economic factors, and cultural affinity.
  

Business Planning and Financial Forecasting:

• Develop detailed business plans for potential investment projects, including financial projections, sensitivity analyses, and risk mitigation strategies.
  
• Prepare accurate and comprehensive cost forecasts, revenue projections, and return on investment (ROI) analyses.
  
• Monitor and track the financial performance of investments, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
  

Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior management, finance, legal, and development teams.
  
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as international investors, financial institutions, and real estate consultants.
  
• Represent the company at international conferences, industry events, and investor meetings.
  

Due Diligence and Transaction Execution:

• Manage the due diligence process for potential investment opportunities, ensuring all relevant information is gathered and analyzed.
  
• Negotiate and structure investment agreements, working closely with legal counsel to protect the company's interests.
  
• Oversee the execution of investment transactions, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
  

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and success of investment initiatives.
  
• Prepare regular reports for senior management, providing updates on investment performance, market trends, and future opportunities.
  
• Analyze investment performance data to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for strategic adjustments.
  
  

Education:

· Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred.

· Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in real estate investment, strategic planning, or a related field, with a focus on international markets.

· Proven track record of successfully sourcing, evaluating, and executing real estate investment transactions.

· Deep understanding of global real estate markets, including market dynamics, investment trends, and regulatory environments.

· Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills, with the ability to develop complex financial projections and investment analyses.

· Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.

· Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with international investors and other key stakeholders.

· Strong negotiation and deal-structuring skills, with experience in negotiating complex investment agreements.

· Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.

· Familiarity with the UAE real estate market is an advantage.

· Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other languages is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary – Attractive and performance-based compensation
  

• Training Provided – Full support to help you succeed in your role
  

• Visa Sponsorship – For eligible international candidates
  

• Health Insurance – Comprehensive medical coverage
  

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