37 Strategic Decision Making jobs in the United Arab Emirates

As a Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our business by leading a cross-functional team of Business and System analysts, Solution Architects, Software Engineers, Application, and Business support professionals.

Your primary responsibility will be to establish an effective IT strategy that aligns with our business goals, leveraging your expertise in managing large-scale IT teams and transformation programs. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining working relationships with Chiefs and department heads, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across departments.

Key responsibilities include providing strategic direction to Business alignment, Software Engineering, and Support teams, defining and delivering annual work programs, and monitoring key business cases to ensure cost-effectiveness. You will also be responsible for ensuring service level objectives are met, conducting regular service reviews, and escalating issues when necessary.

Furthermore, you will contribute to IT leadership by supporting build-versus-buy decisions, assisting in sourcing best-of-breed solutions, and negotiating SLAs. Your ability to promote business synergies, drive innovation, and reduce time-to-market will be essential in driving business growth.

In addition to these responsibilities, you will own ultimate responsibility for IT deliveries to the business, monitoring project milestones, costs, and key risks. You will actively participate in steering group decisions, promptly resolving escalated issues to ensure customer satisfaction and successful execution.

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
• Bachelor's Degree or Honours in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Master's degree in engineering or MBA is preferred
• Fluent in English
• 10+ yrs experience of IT Management, Product/Project delivery and Transformation programs. Experience in leading large IT teams comprising Business analysts, solution architects Software Engineering, application, and business support
• Airline Industry knowledge and awareness of emerging technologies

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)
• Inspiring & Developing Others
• Decision Making
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen

This role offers a unique opportunity to join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of our business. As a Senior Manager, you will have the chance to leverage your skills and experience to drive business growth, develop your career, and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunity to lead a cross-functional team and drive business growth
• Chance to develop your career and take on new challenges
• Range of benefits including competitive salary, bonuses, and professional development opportunities

As a Senior Manager, you will be expected to:

• Read and comply with ISR policies
• Report any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team
• Complete all required ISR awareness sessions

Join our team of experts who drive business growth and success through innovative strategies. We are looking for a skilled Key Business Strategy Advisor to join our dynamic team.

A successful Key Business Strategy Advisor plays a crucial role in driving business growth, identifying opportunities, and delivering results-driven solutions. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex business problems and develop effective solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of business strategy, marketing, and sales principles, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a business development or sales role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with CRM tools and software

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off. Our dynamic work environment is perfect for those who thrive on challenge and collaboration.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values creativity, innovation, and teamwork. If you are passionate about business strategy and growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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.

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.