17 Internal Strategy Departments jobs in the United Arab Emirates

This senior role involves driving business strategy and execution across various areas to drive revenue growth, product penetration, capital efficiency, and platform digitization.

The successful candidate will support the Chief of Staff Team in developing and implementing strategic plans, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve financial targets and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive all aspects of business strategy to achieve revenue growth, product penetration, and operational excellence.
• Develop and deliver strategic materials for updates and events such as town halls, offsites, and management presentations.
• Design and track business execution against financial targets and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with business partners to drive roadmap and objectives.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a bank or financial services firm.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of functional topics like strategy, operating model, market research, macroeconomics, and management accounting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and presentation skills to interact with leadership.
• Ability to transform data into intelligence and design management reports.
• Team player with high-level competence in Microsoft Office suite, especially advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Employment Details:

• Full-time employment in the Banking and Financial Services industry.

Company: Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is now looking to recruit an Internal Strategy Manager (Business Impact) to join our Middle East office and be part of our IMEA (India Middle East Africa) team!

The role will be based out of Dubai office.

The Business Impact Team (BIT) serves as a strategic cornerstone of our organization, bridging the gap between consulting operations and essential support functions. Led by the Chief of Staff and Head of Business Impact Team, we orchestrate the region's strategic direction and operational governance.

Our scope of work is broad and strategic. Collaborating closely with the Region Head, we design and implement strategic initiatives that align with our growth ambitions. We facilitate high-level management and governance meetings to drive actionable outcomes. We ensure effective operations of markets and practices, ensuring compliance with market-specific regulations and efficient management of large-scale practices/markets.

Additionally, we lead the business development function, covering both the administrative aspects of RFP operations and the strategic elements of market positioning and client outreach. Through these efforts, the Business Impact Team empowers the organization to achieve its strategic objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented person to join our Business Impact Team, a vital function that connects consulting operations with support functions. In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement strategic initiatives that drive regional growth and enhance operational excellence. You will leverage your analytical skills to provide actionable insights, lead cross-functional projects, and ensure effective coordination among diverse stakeholders. This position demands a proactive mindset, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for making an impact and fostering collaboration, we invite you to apply and help us deliver exceptional client value and sustainable growth across the IMEA region.

• Design and Execute Strategic Initiatives: Work closely with the IMEA Management Committee, Leadership Team, Region Head, and Chief of Staff to conceptualize and implement strategic initiatives that drive regional objectives and growth. Engage in all phases of the project lifecycle—from initiation and design to execution, testing, and final monitoring—ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering measurable impact.
• Data-Driven Decision Support: Conduct in-depth analysis of operational data to uncover trends, identify gaps, and seize opportunities. Transform your findings into actionable insights and recommendations that empower executive decision-making and enhance strategic outcomes.
• Lead Cross-Functional Projects: Spearhead high-impact regional projects by effectively coordinating with diverse functions and stakeholders. Track project progress meticulously and foster clear communication to ensure successful project delivery and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Facilitate Connectivity Across Functions: Serve as a vital link between partners, support functions, and teams across the IMEA region. Ensure seamless collaboration and alignment with global processes and procedures, promoting operational excellence and efficiency.
• Assess and Enhance Operational Efficiency: Analyze current operational processes to identify areas of improvement and design impactful solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive initiatives that enhance performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support Executive Leadership: Provide critical analytical and operational support to the Chief of Staff and Head of Business Impact Team. Prepare high-quality materials for executive meetings and facilitate stakeholder engagement to drive strategic initiatives forward.
• Ad Hoc Business Support: Assist the IMEA Chief of Staff in preparing various materials and analyses that contribute to the effective operation of the IMEA region, ensuring responsiveness to evolving business needs.

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience: 3 years in an analytical, strategic, or consulting role; experience in a consulting firm is a must.
• Skills:

• Ownership mentality with a strong impact focus
• Initiative and a can-do attitude with a willingness to embrace new challenges
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a varied workload with conflicting priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, particularly under pressure
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and adaptability to change
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of advanced data analysis is a plus

Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a management consulting firm combining deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise to help clients optimize their business, improve operations, and accelerate performance. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy, and people advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Marsh McLennan supports hybrid work, including remote flexibility and in-office collaboration, with colleagues expected to work onsite at least three days per week, with designated anchor days for team in-person meetings.

We are seeking an experienced business analyst to provide insight and analysis on our products and services. You will advise our company on how we might improve our products and services by identifying new opportunities and applying the best practices of our industry. Additionally, you will provide support to the strategy and marketing team by preparing them for meetings and providing them with intelligence on our industry.

Whats On Your Plate

• Conduct business analysis and research to identify key metrics and opportunities for improvement

• Create automated business report and procedures to ensure business solutions meet strategic goals

• Consult with key stakeholders to determine business objectives and success factors

• Collaborate with team members to collect, analyze, and evaluate information from multiple sources

• Write and document business requirements, functional requirements, and design specifications

• Use Predictive modeling analytics to improve existing business processes and to improve efficiency of products and services

• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders

What Did We Order

• 1-3 years experience in analytics or related field

• Bachelor or Master’s degree(preferable) in Mathematics, Statistics, Business administration, finance or related field

• Working knowledge of SQL, Python (or R)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience in Data visualization tools such as Tableau

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and analytical skills

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

(A) Build Business Momentum Client Product and Other Strategic Initiatives

Collaborate with Coverage and Product Heads in International to build a robust customer franchise; support client activities (including account planning events marketing analytics) and business discussions necessary to deliver targets.

Collaborate with the Product Heads in International and HO locations to ensure that the Bank is able to provide customers with the full suite of FAB product offerings.

Collaborate with key business and functional heads across FAB International and HO to lead the development and implementation of International strategy and other strategic initiatives.

Prepare insights and updates that Head of International provide to Group EXCO and key stakeholders.

Provide communications support to Head of Business Management International: drafting emails reports memos presentations internal and external communications.

(B) Support International Business Management

Drive and manage initiatives cascaded from Head Office and Business Management to International (inclusive of Employee Engagement Client Surveys and Ad-Hoc events).

Contribute to annual budget setting monitor financial performance versus budget monitor projects / initiatives cost / revenue ratio and update Head of BM International on performance gaps with proposals on how to improve performance.

Review the budgets for key strategic projects and change management initiatives for International locations and to ensure budgets are effectively managed and monitored across teams in these locations.

Drive key work streams and leading the agenda with International members and ensuring timely follow-up.

Manage and deliver ad hoc key initiatives related to International. Plan and manage leadership team retreats developing objectives and agenda.

(C) Internal Collaboration & Liaison Lead for International Across Departments

Develop a close working relationship with key stakeholders across International business segments and enablement functions; act as the liaison between Departments on matters related to International strategy change management initiatives projects roll out performance against objectives and to enable effective implementation of the matrix structure.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Business Economics Finance or relevant discipline.
• 8 years of experience in similar capacity preferably with international experience
• Experience working in a matrix organisation structure
• Extensive budgeting forecasting and business planning experience involving interaction with senior management
• Knowledge of the banking sector and FABs products and business strategies

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region’s growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region.

Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.

Role Summary:

• As part of the Strategy & Business Operations team, we’re looking for a Manager, Strategy & Business Operations who’ll play a critical role in driving the Company's growth.
• High impact role with constant C-level visibility
• You will work with an exceptional group of ex consultants from McKinsey, Bain, BCG and the Big 4.

Key Responsibilities:

Owns the end-to-end activity of competitive intelligence. This covers the following aspects:

• Partner with internal procurement teams to manage relationship with external competitive intelligence information providers
• Collect relevant information (through primary and secondary research) about the industry, market and competition
• Partner with Business Analytics and Data Engineering to surface the data to relevant stakeholders
• Uncovering insights and providing recommendations:
• Develop and maintain a view of the market/industry trends, and competition’s current performance and future strategy
• Define actionable recommendations to win against the competition
• Provide input to the Director of Business Performance for the weekly business review and monthly business review
• Drive implementation of recommendations:
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the senior leadership to help them make better-informed decisions
• Drive the implementation of these recommendations by partnering with relevant functions (e.g. Product, Commercial, etc.)
• Calculating our TAM for International Markets
• Develop strong understanding and calculation of the funnel from transaction value to classifieds spend to PF revenue for International Markets (EGY, QA, BH, KSA)
• Board/Investor requests
• Share PF’s latest competitive positon to external stakeholders such as PF’s Board/Investors

The person:

• 5+ years of experience in strategy roles, in a top-tier global consulting firm or leading technology company. The ideal candidate would have a mix of both (though not a must)
• Very strong business acumen
• Story-telling: ability to extract insights from data, translate that into clear, actionable recommendations and put a compelling business case for the recommendations
• Strong sense of ownership
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to be flexible to meet project deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Proven record of high performance and achievements in career
• Very strong Excel, PowerPoint skills

Location :

• Dubai, UAE

Our promise to talent

At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care. Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.

Property Finder Guiding Principles

• Think Future First
• Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
• Our People, Our Power
• The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All

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Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region’s growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region.

Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.

Role Summary:

• As part of the Strategy & Business Operations team, we’re looking for a Manager, Strategy & Business Operations who’ll play a critical role in driving the Company's growth.
• High impact role with constant C-level visibility
• You will work with an exceptional group of ex consultants from McKinsey, Bain, BCG and the Big 4.

Key Responsibilities:

Owns the end-to-end activity of competitive intelligence. This covers the following aspects:

• Partner with internal procurement teams to manage relationship with external competitive intelligence information providers
• Collect relevant information (through primary and secondary research) about the industry, market and competition
• Partner with Business Analytics and Data Engineering to surface the data to relevant stakeholders
• Uncovering insights and providing recommendations:
• Develop and maintain a view of the market/industry trends, and competition’s current performance and future strategy
• Define actionable recommendations to win against the competition
• Provide input to the Director of Business Performance for the weekly business review and monthly business review
• Drive implementation of recommendations:
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the senior leadership to help them make better-informed decisions
• Drive the implementation of these recommendations by partnering with relevant functions (e.g. Product, Commercial, etc.)
• Calculating our TAM for International Markets
• Develop strong understanding and calculation of the funnel from transaction value to classifieds spend to PF revenue for International Markets (EGY, QA, BH, KSA)
• Board/Investor requests
• Share PF’s latest competitive positon to external stakeholders such as PF’s Board/Investors

The person:

• 5+ years of experience in strategy roles, in a top-tier global consulting firm or leading technology company. The ideal candidate would have a mix of both (though not a must)
• Very strong business acumen
• Story-telling: ability to extract insights from data, translate that into clear, actionable recommendations and put a compelling business case for the recommendations
• Strong sense of ownership
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to be flexible to meet project deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Proven record of high performance and achievements in career
• Very strong Excel, PowerPoint skills

Location :

• Dubai, UAE

Our promise to talent

At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care. Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.

Property Finder Guiding Principles

• Think Future First
• Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
• Our People, Our Power
• The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All

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Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region’s growing tech ecosystem. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region.

Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.

Role Summary:

• As part of the Strategy & Business Operations team, we’re looking for a Manager, Strategy & Business Operations who’ll play a critical role in driving the Company's growth.
• High impact role with constant C-level visibility
• You will work with an exceptional group of ex consultants from McKinsey, Bain, BCG and the Big 4.

Key Responsibilities:

Owns the end-to-end activity of competitive intelligence. This covers the following aspects:

• Partner with internal procurement teams to manage relationship with external competitive intelligence information providers
• Collect relevant information (through primary and secondary research) about the industry, market and competition
• Partner with Business Analytics and Data Engineering to surface the data to relevant stakeholders
• Uncovering insights and providing recommendations:
• Develop and maintain a view of the market/industry trends, and competition’s current performance and future strategy
• Define actionable recommendations to win against the competition
• Provide input to the Director of Business Performance for the weekly business review and monthly business review
• Drive implementation of recommendations:
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the senior leadership to help them make better-informed decisions
• Drive the implementation of these recommendations by partnering with relevant functions (e.g. Product, Commercial, etc.)
• Calculating our TAM for International Markets
• Develop strong understanding and calculation of the funnel from transaction value to classifieds spend to PF revenue for International Markets (EGY, QA, BH, KSA)
• Board/Investor requests
• Share PF’s latest competitive positon to external stakeholders such as PF’s Board/Investors

The person:

• 5+ years of experience in strategy roles, in a top-tier global consulting firm or leading technology company. The ideal candidate would have a mix of both (though not a must)
• Very strong business acumen
• Story-telling: ability to extract insights from data, translate that into clear, actionable recommendations and put a compelling business case for the recommendations
• Strong sense of ownership
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to be flexible to meet project deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Proven record of high performance and achievements in career
• Very strong Excel, PowerPoint skills

Location:

• Dubai, UAE

Our promise to talent

At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care. Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.

Property Finder Guiding Principles

• Think Future First
• Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
• Our People, Our Power
• The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All

Interested in building your career at Property Finder? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

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An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a seasoned business development professional to lead our Abu Dhabi office and drive strategic growth in the Middle East region.

The Senior Business Development Manager will be responsible for meeting the practice and business development needs of the practices of the Abu Dhabi office, while working closely with the Dubai office and the wider organization.

• Develop and implement lawyer and practice group business plans by coordinating and tracking the group's efforts. Monitor implementation to ensure that deadlines are met, and commitments are kept.
• Promote the Abu Dhabi office and the Middle East region internally and externally, facilitating information sharing and collaboration with the wider organization.
• Identify opportunities to offer new services or enhance existing services to attract high-value work and enhance value provided to clients.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals/RFPs/presentations in coordination with lawyers and other relevant business development team members. Keep track of pitch wins and losses.
• Work with the Communications Team on profile raising opportunities, social media activity, awards submissions, press releases, and implementing a strategic communications/PR strategy.
• Prepare various legal directory submissions, collaborating with the Senior Business Development Coordinator and External Legal Directory Consultant.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Technology Team to utilize technology tools targeting existing clients and generating new business to grow demand.
• Track and maintain transactions and cases for proposals, league tables, etc., and update Foundation and marketing materials accordingly.

Educational Qualifications/Jobs Experience Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong work ethic and service orientation.
• Strong communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and a team mindset.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload, work independently, and as a member of teams, and complete tasks under deadlines, as necessary.
• Poise, tact, and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a marketing-related field. Advanced degree or Master's, a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, preferably within a law firm environment.

Position Title: Head – Business and Product Strategy

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits: Company laptop and mobile

Job Location: Sharjah, UAE

About the Client:

A newly launched segment of one of the largest paint manufacturers in the Middle East, offering a diverse range of products such as adhesives, aerosols, 3D filaments, air fresheners, art supplies, and mosquito repellents

Job Description:

• Lead full product lifecycle management—from market research and product design to launch, post-launch execution, and continuous improvement—ensuring alignment with market demands and company goals across adhesives, aerosols, 3D filaments, air fresheners, arts, and mosquito repellents.
• Develop and implement data-driven business, sales, and financial strategies for UAE, regional, and international markets; collaborate with sales teams to create market-specific forecasts and identify growth opportunities.
• Oversee product positioning, branding, and marketing strategies, including campaign development and performance monitoring, to ensure strong market differentiation and competitive advantage.
• Manage and develop cross-functional teams including product development, marketing, and sales; drive seamless coordination to meet timelines, budgets, and strategic business objectives while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Business, Marketing, or related; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in product/business management, ideally in consumer goods or manufacturing
• Skilled in product lifecycle, market research, and marketing strategy. With strong leadership, communication, and proven sales growth track record.

How to Apply:

Send your CV in word format to: SALESJOBZ22020 AT GMAIL DOT COM and use “Head – Business and Product Strategy” as email subject.