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An exceptional opportunity for a strategic and commercially minded Director of Strategy to shape the future of a dynamic retail organization in the UAE. This role is ideal for a seasoned strategist with deep experience in consumer-focused industries, who thrives on driving growth, digital innovation, and customer-centric transformation in a competitive and fast-paced environment.

Why Join Our Client?

Lead Strategic Retail Transformation – Drive forward-thinking initiatives that redefine customer experience, retail operations, and market expansion.

C-Suite Collaboration – Work closely with the CEO and executive team to set strategic direction, evaluate new business opportunities, and optimize performance across brands and formats.

Bridge Digital & Physical Retail – Navigate the evolving retail landscape by integrating online and offline strategies, data insights, and customer engagement models.

What’s On Offer?

Executive-Level Compensation – Includes a competitive base, performance incentives, and long-term growth potential.

Customer-Centric Impact – Directly influence how customers engage with brands, products, and platforms.

Opportunity to Innovate – Lead strategic projects around e-commerce growth, loyalty programs, brand positioning, and regional expansion.

Who We Are

We are a boutique executive search firm specializing in identifying and placing top leadership talent across the MENA region. Since 2015, we have leveraged our expertise, innovation, and network to connect visionary executives with organizations looking to drive business excellence. Our personalized approach and deep market insights ensure tailored solutions for every client.

About Our Client

Our client is a market-leading retail group with a growing portfolio of global and regional brands across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and e-commerce. With a strong focus on innovation, customer experience, and digital transformation, they are seeking a Director of Strategy to help shape long-term plans, assess new business opportunities, and enhance operational and commercial excellence across the group.

Experience and Competencies Requirements :

• Minimum 12–15 years of experience in corporate strategy, business planning, or management consulting, with at least 5 years in the retail, consumer goods, or e-commerce sectors.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale strategic initiatives, digital growth strategies, and market entry plans.
• Deep understanding of retail trends, consumer behavior, omnichannel models, and brand strategy.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to work cross-functionally with merchandising, marketing, operations, and digital teams.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience reporting to board-level stakeholders.

Functional Description :

• Define and drive the long-term strategic agenda of the retail group across all business units and channels.
• Lead the annual corporate planning cycle, including market assessments, opportunity sizing, and risk analysis.
• Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and brand launches aligned with the group’s vision.
• Develop performance dashboards, KPIs, and strategic scorecards to monitor and report on execution.
• Champion digital innovation by aligning e-commerce, CRM, and data analytics with customer and commercial goals.
• Support international expansion efforts through market feasibility, entry strategy, and localization planning.
• Collaborate with brand leaders to develop customer experience strategies and commercial roadmaps.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership on strategic priorities, market shifts, and innovation.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

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Full-time

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Retail

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Who We Are:

Who We Are:

160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers doers and makers across every cultural corner of the world the agency offers a full-service channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people places and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev Amazon Coca-Cola DP World Macys Marriott International McDonalds Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of WME Group a global representation business comprising the worlds leading talent intellectual property and brands.

A laugh. A tear. A heart skipping a beat. A human reaction to something completely unexpected. This is what drives us. Its also the inspiration for our name btw (an elevated blood pressure since you ask). Wed love to tell you its easy to be a cultural marketing agency when youre connected to a force like this. But the truth is it takes a badass team to make it all make sense. To navigate the cultural currents of what people care about most today and tomorrow; to attach a brand to the right and relevant cultural momentand then bring that to life across every/any part the marketing spectrum all under one (metaphorical) roof.

Is your heart beating faster yet

The Role and What Youll Do:

First and foremost youre serially curious; about brands about people and the world around us. How all of it is changing and evolving. Youre plugged into culture; Interested and inspired by the now and next. Simply put you love to ask (and understand) why.

You appreciate the value of others. Because we ask our leaders to inspire creative teams and nurture teams of strategists. To power the collective that gets us to bigger and better; that gets us to wow.

When in doubt you do. Because you value courage over comfortand because you always give a damn. About the client the agency the people and the work. Success in this role requires the intellectual curiosity to stay at the forefront of cultural and category dynamics the emotional intelligence to question and understand consumer behaviour and the collaborative spirit to work closely with internal creative account and project management teams. It also requires a certain confidence gravitas and way with words (written and spoken) that means clients listen.

Intrigued

You Have These:
This role is located in our Dubai office reporting into a Senior Director based in London with the majority of the responsibility allocated against one of our core accounts but with additional responsibilities outside of that including supporting the development of strategy within the region. As such responsibilities cover:
Lead (as required) key aspects of the strategy process from research and analysis to insight and creative brief development.
Provide strategic counsel and client recommendations across the account as needed; including proactive opportunities
Development of comms plans consumer journeys and activation frameworks that guide creative execution across the account with a specific remit for in region activity.
Create and present briefs and strategic solutions to internal and external audiences.
Serve as a thought leader on client and category dynamics and emerging consumer and cultural trends.
Collaborate with and mentor junior strategists in the team
Partner with internal account and creative teams to ensure strategic alignment throughout projects.
Assist (and potentially) lead strategy for new business opportunities (mainly within the region) as needed.
Support and enhance how the Strategy Department integrates with and services the agency in the region.
Wed Love If You Also Have These:
6 years of agency-based strategy experience at creative and/or specialist agencies (experiential/pr/digital partnerships etc.) which may include a period brand-side!
Experienced with a variety of research tools and methodologies.
Proven ability to translate research and data into meaningful inspiration for big ideas.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop a clear POV that sells strategy (internally and externally).
The soft skills of strategy: emotional intelligence curiosity empathy and collaboration.
Experience as both a maker of great work and an instigator of it. Partnership Marketing experience a plus.
Ability to grow and thrive in a large complex (and atypical) organization managing diverse stakeholders and building stronger relationships and deeper connections within WME Group.
As for your qualifications we care more about you and your work than your school.

How we work:
WME Group is at the center of sports media entertainment and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration develop our future talent and build on relationships across leadership peers and teams we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Dont meet every single requirement We are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Director

Tahseen Consulting is looking for Strategy Associates who believe in our mission and are ready to join one of the Arab region’s fastest growing management and public policy consulting firms. We aim to nudge the world just enough to make a change. Help us to make it happen. If you are up for the challenge, we'd love to get to know you.

Strategy Associates take responsibility for part of the problem solving for each client engagement. They structure and perform analysis and conduct primary research to uncover the insights that support recommendations to clients. Strategy Associates are typically responsible for identifying information sources, gathering and interpreting data, and presenting their findings to project team members. As Associates become stronger contributors to their teams, they gain more client contact and broader strategic development responsibilities.

• Work within a project team to support clients in end-to-end project development and implementation
• Perform rigorous financial, business case, statistical and other quantitative analyses
• Analyze research results and manage portions of projects
• Project management: managing the quality and timeliness of project deliverables, delegate project tasks to junior staff and ensure deadlines for tasks are met
• Participate in marketing activities, including whitepapers, proposals, and capability briefings

• 1-3 years of relevant industry or functional work experience in one or more of the following:
  • Strategy or strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Organizational restructuring/transformation
  • Operations or Information Technology
  • Finance
  • Public policy
• A Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Mathematics, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics or a related field
• Superior creative problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects with demanding deadlines
• Effective communication skills with an ability to share and synthesize knowledge
• Knowledge of MS applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Access), Internet research
• Written and spoken proficiency in English, bilingual English and Arabic proficiency is preferred

• You have 1-3 years of work experience in strategy or strategic planning, project management, organizational restructuring/transformation, operations or information technology, finance, or public policy
• You can demonstrate superior creative problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills
• You can provide examples of instances where you have had to manage multiple, simultaneous projects with demanding deadlines
• You have effective communication skills with an ability to share and synthesize knowledge, and exceptional written and spoken proficiency in English
• You are an expert in conducting internet research and experienced with MS applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• You hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mathematics, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics or a related field

Facilitate the onboarding process for new vendors ensuring all necessary documentation and information are collected and processed efficiently.

Coordinate with vendors to ensure they understand our onboarding requirements and timelines.

Develop and deliver training programs for new vendors to familiarize them with our systems processes and standards.

Provide ongoing training and support to existing vendors as needed.

Conduct regular mystery shopping activities to evaluate vendor performance and adherence to company standards.

Prepare detailed reports on findings and provide actionable feedback to vendors and internal teams.

Manage the distribution of marketing assets to vendors ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

Coordinate with the marketing team to develop and update promotional materials as needed.

Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and support requests.

Resolve issues promptly and escalate to appropriate teams when necessary.

Maintain strong relationships with vendors ensuring their needs are met and they are satisfied with our services.

Qualifications :

• Qualifications/ Experience:

  • Must own a car

  • Bachelors Degree in any discipline

  • Working experience in the same or relative positions is a plus

  • Excellent communication skills

• Essential Skill Sets and Criteria

  • High attention to details

  • Strong time management

  • Team cooperation attitude

  • Strong communication research and writing skills.

  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high quality work.

  • Driving Licence

• Desired Skill Sets and added bonus:

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Flexibility

• Languages/system experiences etc. :

  • Fluent English (Spoken and written)

  • Arabic is a plus

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Intern

Director Strategy
The Strategy team maps out where we re going, what that means, and what it looks like whilst our Corporate Planning team ensures we prioritise investments across a broad range of competing priorities. Our Research teams analyse current and future operational performance so that we re never playing catch-up and Design translates strategies into award winning products and experiences. Our Program Management team are responsible for the delivery of our strategies into realised benefits.

This Is What Agility Feels Like
STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT
Director Strategy
The Strategy team maps out where we re going, what that means, and what it looks like whilst our Corporate Planning team ensures we prioritise investments across a broad range of competing priorities. Our Research teams analyse current and future operational performance so that we re never playing catch-up and Design translates strategies into award winning products and experiences. Our Program Management team are responsible for the delivery of our strategies into realised benefits.
What You'll Deliver

• You ll be responsible for shaping, communicating and driving the long-term strategic direction of the organisation. Leading the overall corporate strategy development, execution and performance monitoring whilst supporting development and execution of the airport masterplans
• You ll provide insights through market analysis, benchmarking, and analysing performance metrics to inform executive decision-making
• You ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners identifying opportunities to enhance airport performance and gain a deeper understanding of our guests and the related services, infrastructure, and commercial offerings
• You ll develop and implement the customer insights strategy aligned with the airport s vision of being the biggest and best by delivering a world-class guest experience
• You ll lead the long-term strategic financial planning process across DA linking the financial plan to overall corporate strategy and communication with senior leadership teams and external parties
  

This Is What Agility Feels Like
STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT
Director Strategy
The Strategy team maps out where we re going, what that means, and what it looks like whilst our Corporate Planning team ensures we prioritise investments across a broad range of competing priorities. Our Research teams analyse current and future operational performance so that we re never playing catch-up and Design translates strategies into award winning products and experiences. Our Program Management team are responsible for the delivery of our strategies into realised benefits.
What You'll Deliver

• You ll be responsible for shaping, communicating and driving the long-term strategic direction of the organisation. Leading the overall corporate strategy development, execution and performance monitoring whilst supporting development and execution of the airport masterplans
• You ll provide insights through market analysis, benchmarking, and analysing performance metrics to inform executive decision-making
• You ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners identifying opportunities to enhance airport performance and gain a deeper understanding of our guests and the related services, infrastructure, and commercial offerings
• You ll develop and implement the customer insights strategy aligned with the airport s vision of being the biggest and best by delivering a world-class guest experience
• You ll lead the long-term strategic financial planning process across DA linking the financial plan to overall corporate strategy and communication with senior leadership teams and external parties
  

• You ll be educated to a degree Level with a specialization in Strategy, Business Administration or related
• You ll have a minimum of 10-12 years of experience with at least 7-10 years of relevant experience in Corporate strategy, Customer insights, Business information and Corporate finance within the Airline/Aviation Industry
• You ll have previous experience in shaping and driving long-term strategies for an organization
• You ll have proficiency in translating complex information into clear, actionable insights for audiences across senior management level as well as manage internal and external stakeholders.
  

Role Level:
Director
Work Type:
Full-Time
Country:
United Arab Emirates
City:
Dubai
Company Website:

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Strategy Manager

Work Location: Abu Dhabi

Salary: Negotiable

Closing Date: ASAP

Type: Contract Hire

Note: Candidates must have EPC business serving Oil & Gas industry or consulting industry. International exposure is an added value. Preference for candidates with a consulting background (EY, KPMG, Deloitte, PwC or boutiques).

Given the demands of such an accelerated role, you need to have an analytical mindset and be skilled in the main areas of responsibility of the CDO. Be an extremely good communicator, team player, and show leadership. Successful candidates are intellectually curious, passionate about solving complex problems, hardworking, enthusiastic, and have an entrepreneurial mindset. We want people who are great communicators, who collaborate well with the team and our internal clients, and who have a desire to both learn and coach others.

• Have experience managing projects, teams, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Have both quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
• Be a strong communicator, able to engage effectively with both clients and team members.
• Possess a desire and ability to solve complex and open-ended problems.
• Be able to write well and concisely, expressing what really matters.
• Be good at building productive working relationships with clients and team members.

• M&A execution process.
• Post-merger integration process.
• Market assessment/intelligence experience.
• Financial modeling and planning.
• Performance management frameworks.
• Written and spoken English skills.
• Strategic thinking.

• Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or Engineering (preferably Industrial Engineering) or equivalent.
• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant experience in the EPC business serving Oil & Gas industry or consulting industry. International exposure is an added value.

Job Location - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Purpose of the Role:

This position is responsible for the overall management of the PMO department. The Manager, PMO, is tasked with planning, developing, executing, and monitoring activities and systems using optimal resources at an efficient cost. The role ensures delivery per company quality standards while managing risks and opportunities to enhance the department's performance.

Key Accountabilities:

Project Governance:

• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities for all project team members.

Project Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Ensure alignment of projects with the strategic objectives of the organization.

Financial Management:

• Oversee project budgets, ensuring that financial targets are met and costs are controlled.
• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions where needed.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify risks and potential issues that could impact project delivery.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track project progress against established metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare comprehensive reports for senior management and stakeholders on project performance.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure construction and project standards are met.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to maintain high-quality outcomes.

Stakeholder Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle, managing stakeholder expectations.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes and methodologies.
• Implement industry best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in project execution.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor the PMO team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure team members are motivated and equipped with the skills needed to meet department objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Knowledge and Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in Project Management or a related field, preferably in engineering and construction.

Education and Certifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is typically required.
• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, ITIL, CCIE are advantageous.

Why Join Alfanar Projects

Since 1976, we’ve grown and diversified our business to meet the evolving needs of a changing world. Alfanar Projects is an integrated global project developer and engineering, construction, and technology solutions provider with a robust portfolio of landmark projects across the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.

From Saudi Arabia to the rest of the world, we work closely with governments and partners to deliver strategic projects that support national goals and long-term visions. Our work directly contributes to sustainable development and infrastructure modernization in multiple countries.

At the heart of our success are more than 10,000 professionals, diverse, skilled, and united by purpose. Our global teams are committed to delivering impact-driven solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.

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• Problem Solving
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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology, engineering solutions, and mission-critical services that help governments and companies worldwide accomplish their most important objectives while also achieving sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize both planned and operating assets.

Strategy Specialist

(Iraq Mega Projects Consultancy Programme)

Location: Dubai, UAE

The role will be primarily office-based with flexibility for remote working. Travel to Iraq on a visiting basis may be required.

The Role

We are currently seeking a strategy specialist with over 20 years of experience to work on a major transformation and restructuring program in the FMCG sector.

The successful candidate will collaborate with team members to review current strategies and business models of companies under review, conduct benchmarking of similar organizations, perform regional and international market research, analyze competitors, define new strategies, determine new objectives, and identify new opportunities for successful turnaround and growth of the companies under review to deliver the strategy.

Main Responsibilities

• Analysis of current strategy and business model, including sales targets, current market, current positioning, and financial prospects.
• Conduct benchmarking exercises of similar companies regionally and internationally to understand current trends, opportunities, and gaps for transformation.
• Collaborate with the market research team to analyze available market research and competitor analysis to support strategy development.
• Work with production consultants to understand future product lines and productivity values.
• Collaborate with leadership to conceptualize and draft a strategy for the pilot and potential blueprint for other factories under review.
• Coordinate with the finance specialist on restructuring and merger possibilities.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field (minimum).
• Master's degree in business administration or strategy (preferable).
• At least 15 years of relevant post-qualification work experience.
• Experience in developing strategies within business-wide transformation programs.
• Experience in business development or research.
• Sector experience in manufacturing and FMCG (preferable).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience working in the Middle East.
• Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.

Competencies

• Team player
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in English (written and oral)
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable

Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Tahseen Consulting is looking for Strategy Associates who believe in our mission and are ready to join one of the Arab region's fastest growing management and public policy consulting firms. We aim to nudge the world just enough to make a change. Help us to make it happen. If you are up for the challenge, we'd love to get to know you.

Strategy Associates take responsibility for part of the problem solving for each client engagement. They structure and perform analysis and conduct primary research to uncover the insights that support recommendations to clients. Strategy Associates are typically responsible for identifying information sources, gathering and interpreting data, and presenting their findings to project team members. As Associates become stronger contributors to their teams, they gain more client contact and broader strategic development responsibilities.

• Work within a project team to support clients in end-to-end project development and implementation
• Perform rigorous financial, business case, statistical and other quantitative analyses
• Analyze research results and manage portions of projects
• Project management: managing the quality and timeliness of project deliverables, delegate project tasks to junior staff and ensure deadlines for tasks are met
• Participate in marketing activities, including whitepapers, proposals, and capability briefings

• 1-3 years of relevant industry or functional work experience in one or more of the following:
  • Strategy or strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Organizational restructuring/transformation
  • Operations or Information Technology
  • Finance
  • Public policy
• A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Mathematics, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics or a related field
• Superior creative problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects with demanding deadlines
• Effective communication skills with an ability to share and synthesize knowledge
• Knowledge of MS applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Access), Internet research
• Written and spoken proficiency in English, bilingual English and Arabic proficiency is preferred