32 Strategic Initiatives jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Role Full-Time | Strategic Leadership Role

AddedEducation is Asia’s leading education and talent development firm, guiding high-potential students and families through global university admissions, life design, and academic growth. We work with high-net-worth families and high-performing students across more than 15 countries.

As we continue to grow, we are building new business lines that deepen our value proposition to families—including psychometric assessments and high-end tutoring services. We’re looking for a sharp, entrepreneurial VP Strategic Initiatives to build and scale these new offerings from the ground up.

This is a strategic and operational leadership role for someone who can take an idea, turn it into a go-to-market strategy, and launch it at scale. You’ll work closely with the CEO to identify growth opportunities, validate markets, design offerings, pilot, and scale new service verticals that complement our core business.

• Own the end-to-end business plan for new service lines (psychometrics, tutoring, and more)
• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and customer needs analysis and evaluating how offerings can be tailored to regional needs (e.g., India vs UAE vs SEA markets).
• Define value proposition, scope of service, user experience,pricing, packaging, and positioning aligned with our premium brand

• Run A/B Testing and pilot programs for tutoring and assessments
• Identify and onboard delivery partners (tutors, test vendors, psychologists, etc.
• Work with marketing and sales teams to build initial traction with existing families

• Define and track success metrics for each new vertical
• Build cross-functional playbooks to scale new ventures
• Optimize operational workflows and delivery models to ensure service excellenceDefine delivery workflows, quality checks, and escalation processes

• Coordinate with Sales, Client Delivery, Marketing, and Product teams
• Present regular updates and decision memos to the CEO and leadership team

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Experience 5–10 years in strategy, growth, or new business development roles (edtech, consulting, consumer startups, or venture studios)

Track Record Has launched and scaled business lines or owned P&L

Strategic Acumen Strong in market analysis, opportunity sizing, and business modeling

Operational Grit Bias for action—can move fast and get things done with minimal resources

Communication Excellent written and verbal communication; persuasive with internal and external stakeholders

Education Top-tier academic background (MBA a plus, but not mandatory)

The Strategy Lead will be evaluated based on the following performance metrics:

• Service Launch Milestones: Timely and successful launch of at least 2 new service lines within the first 6 months.
• Pilot-to-Scale Conversion: Conversion of pilot programs into scalable offerings with clearly defined unit economics.
• Revenue Generation: Revenue contribution of new ventures in the first 12 months (target to be co-developed upon onboarding).
• Customer Adoption: % of existing clients opting into new services within first 6 months post-launch.
• Partner Onboarding: Number and quality of delivery partners (tutors, assessors) onboarded and trained.
• Operational Readiness: SOPs, onboarding frameworks, and scalable delivery workflows developed.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Satisfaction score from Sales, Marketing, and Delivery teams on interdepartmental execution.
• CEO Feedback & Strategy Reviews: Quarterly review scores based on strategic insight, planning discipline, and execution effectiveness.

• Work closely with a visionary founder and an elite team
• Take full ownership of high-impact new businesses
• Shape the future of premium education services in Asia
• Grow fast, learn fast, and be part of something meaningful

• Chief Executive Officer – Ancillary Services
  Oversee all non-core services with full P&L responsibility, operations, and growth.
• Chief Strategy Officer
  Partner with the CEO on long-term strategy, geographic expansion, and acquisitions.
• CEO of a Spin-off Business Line
  For ventures that scale independently, this role could evolve into a CEO-level mandate for an internal startup.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Capital Projects Coordinator to oversee and coordinate various capital projects within our organization. This role involves managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, as well as ensuring that all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage capital project initiatives from conception through to completion
• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Facilitate communication between various teams involved in the project, including engineering, finance, and operations
• Monitor project progress, prepare reports, and analyze project metrics to identify areas of improvement
• Ensure that all project documentation is organized and accessible

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably in the IT or software industry
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment

Policy Strategist

We are seeking an experienced Policy Strategist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic policy initiatives that drive meaningful impact.

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis across foreign policy, public policy, and geopolitics.
• Advise senior leadership and project teams on geopolitical risks and policy recommendations.
• Lead and structure policy analyses, syntheses, and actionable insights.
• Instil policy and geopolitical perspectives across strategic initiatives.
• Direct and coach high-performing teams and analysts to build internal capabilities.
• Engage with government, private sector, and academic stakeholders on policy matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, International Relations, or related field; Master's preferred (e.g., MPP, MPA, MBA).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in foreign policy, geopolitics, or government advisory roles. Experience in education policy is highly advantageous.
• Strong background in high-level advisory work (e.g., advising ministers, heads of government, international organisations, etc.).
• Proven experience leading and delivering complex research and strategy projects.
• Exceptional analytical skills, with ability to break down complex policy problems and propose innovative solutions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence senior decision-makers.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative team environment.

About Us

We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to creating lasting impact through strategic policy initiatives. Our mission is to drive positive change through informed decision-making.

Our Payments Team is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Program Manager to lead the development and execution of customer incentivization strategies across multiple markets.

• Design and implement strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth and enhance customer engagement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop marketing campaigns, including bank partnerships and promotional activities
• Analyze program performance and provide data-driven insights to optimize future initiatives
• Lead strategy sessions with marketing teams to plan campaign visibility and measure program effectiveness

As a member of our diverse team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for program execution, managing relationships with financial partners, and overseeing budget allocation and utilization.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives that shape the future of payments and contribute to the success of our business. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for innovation and customer satisfaction, we encourage you to apply.

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects. He will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and meet the highest quality standards.

• Consult and prescribe optimal structure and use cases per each customer.
• Provide advice and training to new and existing customers.
• Collaborate in the creation of documentation to help scale onboarding efforts.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Proactively address issues and obstacles that may impact project timelines or quality.
• Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets. Prepare regular status reports and presentations for stakeholders, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and milestones.
• Nurture customer relationship and share best practices and experience with the CS Global team.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the project management framework. Drive initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and collaboration across teams.
• Collaborate with the team, participate actively in ongoing initiatives and campaigns.
• Support the activities of the department.