131 Corporate Strategy jobs in the United Arab Emirates

This is a key position that oversees the development and implementation of corporate strategy to drive business growth.

About Us:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Corporate Strategy Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing projects, teams, and internal and external stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve business objectives
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects and initiatives
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and threats
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement organizational strategies
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communication

Requirements:

• Masters degree in finance, Business Administration, or Engineering
• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant experience in the EPC business serving Oil & Gas industry or consulting industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Key Skills:

• M&A execution process
• Post-merger integration process
• Market assessment/intelligence experience
• Financial modeling and planning
• Performance management frameworks

Working Conditions:

The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and have excellent time management and organizational skills.

Benefits:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package.

This is a newly created role that directly reports to the Head of Strategy. The role requires an ambitious individual who wants to gain a wide range of experience in a rapidly growing company. This role is ideal for a highly numerate, conscientious person with strong communication skills. This role will have an evolving set of responsibilities, depending on organizational needs and the individual strengths, and will likely include:

1. Coordinating strategic projects working with the Head of Strategy
2. Development of strategic capabilities for project reporting
3. Monthly project analysis, reporting and forecasting
4. Develop and implement financial models in support of a wide range of projects and initiatives
5. Conduct research and diligence on new products and markets in support of competitive intelligence, business development
6. Presenting to the Senior Management/Business Partners
7. Ad hoc work on project analysis

Minimum Requirements:

1. Ideally an MBA, CMA, or CFA. Alternatively a CGA/CPA or commerce major with strong finance and management accounting skills and at least 5-8 years of related work experience. This is not an entry level role.
2. Expert level Excel skills, comfortable with using a wide array of advanced functions (look-ups, conditional functions, arrays, and Boolean - VBA and SQL a bonus)
3. At least 3-4 years' experience in a similar role
4. Detailed focused and conscientious in your work
5. Strong organization and innovation problem solving skills
6. Effective verbal and written communication skills
7. Ability to deal with all clients, both internal and external
8. Self-starter and the ability work both in a team environment and independently
9. Positive and friendly attitude
10. Technology savvy

About The Company:

Manpower Professional, a division of Manpower Inc., offers comprehensive, expert recruitment services backed by award winning training, assessment and selection and outsourcing. Our extensive resources, world-class client list, and reputation attract a diverse group of talented candidates, with every level of education, skills and experience. Manpower Professional helps find and retain top people in IT, accounting, banking, finance, engineering, sales, and marketing.

The position reports to: Group Chief Strategy Officer / CEO

About the Organization
Our client is a leading technology-driven conglomerate engaged in digital infrastructure, telecom, and emerging tech services across the MENA region. With a strong footprint in enabling national digital agendas and innovation ecosystems, the organization is actively evolving into a future-ready enterprise. It operates through multiple verticals, maintains a close interface with national stakeholders, and serves as a critical partner in the region’s economic diversification strategy.

Role Overview
The Corporate Strategy Director is responsible for leading strategy formulation, enterprise transformation, and performance oversight at the group level. The role works directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to define strategic priorities, manage enterprise-wide initiatives, and ensure operational alignment across all verticals.

The strategy director will be tasked to

• Lead development of the group’s corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term vision, national objectives, and shareholder mandates

• Translate strategic intent into actionable roadmaps, transformation programs, and investment priorities

• Act as a senior advisor to the CEO and Board, facilitating strategic discussions, business reviews, and stakeholder engagement

• Oversee enterprise performance management, including Balanced Scorecards, OKRs, and strategic KPIs

• Establish and manage the Transformation Management Office (TMO) to coordinate high-impact initiatives and ensure delivery milestones

• Implement commercial performance tracking and revenue assurance frameworks to drive financial discipline

• Support M&A assessments, strategic partnerships, and diversification strategies across markets and verticals

• Engage with ministries, regulators, consultants, and investor communities as part of the strategic ecosystem

Talent Leaders will accept the application from or respond to candidates having the following experience and background

• 18+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate strategy, performance management, or transformation within technology, telecom, government advisory, or management consulting domains

• Proven track record of advising CEOs and Boards on strategic decision-making and execution oversight

• Strong background in strategic planning tools, financial analysis, operating model design, and enterprise performance frameworks (e.g., Strategy Map, BSC, OKRs)

• Ability to navigate large-scale organizational change with confidence, agility, and influence

• International exposure with experience leading or advising transformation across complex ecosystems

• MBA or equivalent from a top-tier institution; engineering or finance undergraduate background preferred

Personal Attributes

• Executive-level presence and structured problem-solving capability

• Highly analytical with commercial acumen and strategic foresight

• Collaborative and influential in high-stakes stakeholder environments

• Strong written and verbal communication across C-level and operational layers

This is a newly created role that directly reports to the Head of Strategy. The role requires an ambitious individual who wants to gain a wide range of experience in a rapidly growing company. This role is ideal for a highly numerate, conscientious person with strong communication skills. This role will have an evolving set of responsibilities, depending on organizational needs and the individual strengths, and will likely include:

• Coordinating strategic projects working with the Head of Strategy
• Development of strategic capabilities for project reporting
• Monthly project analysis, reporting and forecasting
• Develop and implement financial models in support of a wide range of projects and initiatives
• Conduct research and diligence on new products and markets in support of competitive intelligence, business development
• Presenting to the Senior Management/Business Partners
• Ad hoc work on project analysis

Minimum Requirements:

• Ideally an MBA, CMA, or CFA. Alternatively a CGA/CPA or commerce major with strong finance and management accounting skills and at least 5-8 years of related work experience. This is not an entry level role.
• Expert level Excel skills, comfortable with using a wide array of advanced functions (look-ups, conditional functions, arrays, and Boolean - VBA and SQL a bonus)
• At least 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Detailed focused and conscientious in your work
• Strong organization and innovation problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deal with all clients, both internal and external
• Self-starter and the ability work both in a team environment and independently
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Technology savvy

About The Company:

Manpower Professional, a division of Manpower Inc., offers comprehensive, expert recruitment services backed by award winning training, assessment and selection and outsourcing. Our extensive resources, world-class client list, and reputation attract a diverse group of talented candidates, with every level of education, skills and experience. Manpower Professional helps find and retain top people in IT, accounting, banking, finance, engineering, sales, and marketing.

The CMS Consulting Director role is a key strategic growth area for the company as it expands beyond core consumer card payments and into broader money movement flows among individuals, businesses, and governments.

The main objective of the role is to help deepen relationships and optimize performance, focusing on the Corporate segment. This involves helping clients design and assess their strategy, implement initiatives around their payments and channels, and capture the full potential from Corporate customers.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Using data to analyze client needs across focus markets and identify opportunities for consulting assignments with key clients.
• In coordination with Country Managers and

• Gaining exposure to the CEO Office’s daily operations and supporting on strategic topics such as corporate development, strategy, and PR
• Coordinating initiatives like the Student Innovation Challenge, external PR activities, newsroom articles, and LinkedIn content for business updates
• Assisting in preparing leadership presentations for business reviews and management meetings
• Managing department meetings, workshops, events, ad hoc admin tasks, and regular performance reporting
• Supporting PR activities including scheduling regional PR calls, tracking and consolidating market reporting, and liaising with markets and the PR agency on content collection
• Drafting LinkedIn posts for the CEO, coordinating with Marketing on newsroom schedules, and ensuring PR content is shared on PME LinkedIn
• Handling press fleet logistics, documentation, compliance checks, and press event RSVP management
• Collaborating with AI Tastic on media list reviews, improving media dashboards, and creating topic-specific media coverage reports
• From time to time, you will be required to step in and cover our HQ reception desk
• Passion for cars and interest in Porsche brand
• University studies in Business Administration, Economics, PR or related field
• Excellent oral and written English language skills
• Advanced MS Office Skills (Power Point, Word, Excel) & basic knowledge of creative tools such as Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, or InDesign is an advantage
• Social media content creation skills & familiarity with social CMS and analytics tools such as Sprout or Sprinklr is a plus

This is a senior corporate finance leadership opportunity with a growth focused renewable energy developer.

• Lead the development and execution of the company's long-term financial strategy to support its business objectives.
• Analyze and optimize the company's capital structure, balancing debt, equity, and hybrid instruments to maximize financial flexibility and shareholder value.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute strategic M&A opportunities, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in corporate finance, project finance, and capital markets, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

• Proven track record in leading large, diverse teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to develop and execute long-term financial strategies that align with business goals and market dynamics.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive favorable outcomes in complex transactions.

Great exposure and leadership opportunity.

About the Role -The Manager – Corporate Strategy will support the development and execution of strategies that align with DTC's mission and goals. This includes conducting market research, analyzing industry trends, and offering insights on competitors. The role involves working with stakeholders to implement key initiatives, track performance, manage strategic risks, and recommend improvements to ensure long-term growth, efficiency, and resilience.

Responsibilities -

• Assist in formulating and executing the company's corporate strategy to align with its mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of strategy plans, policies, procedures, and performance monitoring across the company.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, strategic opportunities, and competitive insights relevant to the company's growth.
• Contribute to the identification and definition of strategic objectives that support the company's long-term goals.
• Provide analysis of internal capabilities, market trends, and competitor performance to inform corporate strategy development.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives and resources.
• Support the development of short-, medium-, and long-term strategic plans based on internal and external forecasts.
• Monitor and evaluate the execution of strategic projects to ensure alignment with overall corporate strategy and objectives.
• Assist in communicating the company's strategic direction to employees and stakeholders, promoting alignment with the broader business goals.
• Establish performance indicators and action plans to monitor the progress of strategic initiatives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of sustainable transportation solutions and environmental impact reduction strategies.
• Monitor departmental and cross-functional performance, ensuring that services are delivered as per established schedules and guidelines.

Qualifications -

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role within a similar industry.
• Experience in conducting market analysis, competitive intelligence, and scenario planning.
• Experience in the United Arab Emirates or the Gulf countries is a plus.

Required Skills -

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Economic, or any related field.
• Professional certification(s) such as Certified Strategic Management Professional (CSMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), or equivalent is mandatory.

Preferred Skills -

• MBA or Postgraduate Degree in related field is a plus.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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This is a government organisation exploring a broad range of new cultural, educational and socio - economic strategic initiatives for Abu Dhabi to create a lasting impact.

• Drive the strategic conceptualization and design of new and existing programs to advance the UAE's knowledge economy.
• Spearhead the implementation of key programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and intended outcomes.
• Formulate and monitor critical performance indicators and risk mitigation strategies for optimal program success.
• Oversee financial planning and cost optimization across the program portfolio, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Cultivate and strategically leverage a high-value network of local and global entities to foster entrepreneurial promotion, knowledge creation, and partnerships.
• Develop and present high-quality, data-driven strategic analyses and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to junior team members, ensuring successful program delivery and team development.

• Must have an undergraduate degree from a top - tier international university, preferably in the fields of economics, business administration, finance, public policy, or engineering.
• An MBA or relevant master's degree is strongly beneficial but not essential.
• Must have 5 years' experience in consulting from an international strategy/management consulting firm, or a mix of strategy consulting and relevant industry experience (with at least 3 years in a consulting firm).
• Highly motivated and driven, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build long- lasting relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
• Ability to interact and engage with the C-level management and executive leadership team.
• Mast be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi, UAE.