3 896 Strategic Innovation jobs in the United Arab Emirates

This role is crucial in analyzing business needs, identifying opportunities for creative solutions and developing strategies to enhance business performance.

The specialist will conduct market research, prepare use cases and business plans and provide the latest industry trends and insights to support strategic decision-making.

Cross-functional collaboration is key to developing and implementing digital transformation initiatives, emerging technologies and process improvements.

Responsibilities:

Job Title: Head of Digital Transformation

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Financial Services

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a visionary and technically astute leader to spearhead our digital transformation initiatives. This role will lead the strategic direction and execution of customer-centric technologies across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Lead the development of our CRM and AI roadmap, focusing on customer centricity, automation, and revenue growth.
• CRM Ownership:
• Oversee the delivery and optimization of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM platform, serving the needs of retail, corporate, and wealth management business lines.
• Ai Enablement:
• Deploy advanced analytics, machine learning models, and generative Ai capabilities to personalize customer interactions and automate workflows.
• Data-Driven Marketing & Sales:
• Enable segmentation, campaign management, lead nurturing, and cross-sell strategies through Ai-powered insights and CRM intelligence.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT, and compliance teams to ensure CRM and Ai strategies align with enterprise goals.
• Team Leadership:
• Manage a team of CRM analysts, Ai/ML specialists, and platform architects, driving capability building and innovation.
• Governance & Compliance:
• Ensure data governance, model transparency, ethical Ai practices, and regulatory standards alignment.

Requirements:

• Experience:
• 10+ years in digital transformation/Crm/data-driven roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity within financial services.
• Technology:
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, including Sales, Marketing, Customer Insights, and Power Platform.
• Ai Knowledge:
• Practical understanding of generative Ai, natural language processing, and machine learning lifecycle in financial services.

A full-time role at a prestigious institution in Dubai.

We seek an experienced academic with a strong track record in delivering high-quality teaching and contributing to the university's leadership and management. This involves a proven record of impactful research, typically combined with expertise in strategic management concepts.

• Teaching Excellence : Deliver exceptional teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, incorporating innovative practices and current industry knowledge.
• Course Development : Contribute to the design, development, and evaluation of courses and programs in collaboration with colleagues across multiple locations.
• Research Informed Teaching : Ensure personal research and subject expertise inform teaching practices, enhancing student learning outcomes.
• Best Practices in Teaching and Learning : Actively contribute to initiatives identifying, implementing, and promoting best practices in teaching and learning across the faculty and institution.

• Postgraduate qualification (normally a doctorate or equivalent) in Strategy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, or a related field.
• Expertise in competitive advantage, business model innovation, corporate strategy, innovation management, design thinking, emerging business technologies, digital transformation, disruptive innovation, and technology-driven business strategies.
• Experience with entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, and venture creation within corporate or startup environments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for academics seeking to make a significant impact in their field while being part of a dynamic institution.

This is a unique opportunity to join our institution as a senior academic leader, responsible for leading and contributing to research, learning and teaching, and knowledge transfer.

• Develop and deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, ensuring hands-on, real-world experience aligned with current industry best practices.
• Contribute to the design, development, and evaluation of courses and programmes in collaboration with colleagues.
• Identify and integrate best and innovative practices in learning and teaching into personal teaching methods.
• Ensure that personal research and subject knowledge inform teaching practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Postgraduate qualification (normally a doctorate or equivalent) in Strategy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, or a related field.
• Expertise in strategic management concepts, including competitive advantage, business model innovation, and corporate strategy.
• Strong understanding of innovation management, design thinking, and emerging business technologies.
• Knowledge of digital transformation, disruptive innovation, and technology-driven business strategies.

• Experience with entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, and venture creation within corporate or startup environments.
• Familiarity with sustainability, responsible innovation, and the role of ESG in strategic decision-making.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching in most of the following areas:
• Strategic Analysis and Competitive Advantage
• Business Model Innovation and Digital Transformation
• Corporate Strategy, Mergers, and Acquisitions

The Strategic Business Innovation Lead is responsible for driving the development of innovative products by identifying potential initiatives, conducting market research, generating product epics, time-integrated plans for development, and designing business strategies aligned with client goals. They will collaborate with experienced teams to plan, drive, and execute key product initiatives that cover multiple features.

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders including business users, product owners, and IT teams to understand and document business requirements. Conduct interviews, workshops, and analyses to elicit and prioritize requirements.
• Business Process Analysis: Analyze current processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Propose streamlined processes and system enhancements to optimize operational efficiency.
• Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets related to customer behavior, risk management, and financial performance. Identify trends, patterns, and insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• System Analysis and Design: Assess existing systems and applications to identify gaps and propose enhancements or new solutions. Collaborate with IT teams to define functional specifications, conduct feasibility studies, and support system implementation and testing.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Ensure that proposed solutions and system changes align with regulatory guidelines.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess risks associated with business operations, processes, and systems. Collaborate with risk management teams to develop strategies for risk mitigation and compliance.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Define UAT scenarios and test cases. Collaborate with business users to conduct UAT, ensure system functionality meets business requirements, and validate end-to-end processes.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive documentation including business requirements, process flows, functional specifications, and user manuals. Generate reports and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and project status to stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with business users, project managers, IT teams, and other stakeholders. Facilitate communication and collaboration to ensure alignment between business needs and IT solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor system performance, gather user feedback, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, systems, and customer experiences.
• Project Definition & Design: Participate in exploratory discussions regarding desired business operations performance improvements. Review and analyze current systems documentation and work process requirements to identify capability gaps. Document current and future business/system/data flows.
• Development & Testing: Work with the development team in an advisory capacity to produce new systems. Work with the testing team to develop relevant test scenarios and testing plans.
• Implementation Maintenance & Monitoring: Facilitate implementation or rollout of new functionality. Plan and develop strategies to convert data from the current system to the new structure if required.
• Process Review & Enhancement: Perform continuous reviews of a process or system to align processes with changing business conditions and new products and service offerings.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Strong analytical skills to analyze complex business problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project status.
• Project management skills to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Agile methodology knowledge to apply agile principles and frameworks to deliver software solutions.
• Business acumen to understand business operations, processes, and systems.

As a Strategic Business Innovation Lead, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive business innovation and develop new products and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Develop your career through training and mentorship programs.

We are a global organization committed to using logic to create a better experience. We are passionate about simplifying life and automating complex decision-making for customer-centric industries. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact!

Global Market Insights Analyst

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Our mission is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, we work worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

Why Work with Us?

We are driven by our mission to fight world hunger and feed people's dreams of a brighter future. Being part of a global, diverse and multicultural community like ours will continuously expose you to new ideas and perspectives. You will unlock possibilities you never thought you'd find. We go anywhere it is needed and do whatever it takes to get the job done.

About this Opportunity

This role is part of our GCC WFP Office based in Dubai. As a Global Market Insights Analyst, you will support the development and implementation of our new Goods & Services Supplier Relationship Management strategy at a global level with a focus on the GCC region. Your responsibilities will include conducting market analyses to find the best-value suppliers, assessing market dynamics in the GCC / UAE region to enhance our procurement of goods and services items, and maintaining and supporting the development of strategic supplier networks across the GCC to foster a robust supply chain.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive)

• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for WFP in the GCC / UAE region.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the GCC / UAE region.
• Identify and recommend potential suppliers for WFP's procurement needs in the GCC / UAE region.
• Monitor market trends and pricing in the GCC / UAE region to inform WFP's procurement strategies.
• Provide data analysis and insights to inform business decisions related to procurement in the GCC / UAE region.

Requirements:

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, International relations, or a related field.
• Bilingual, proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

As a Global Market Insights Analyst with WFP, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world. You will also have the chance to develop your skills and expertise in a rapidly evolving field, and to contribute to the achievement of WFP's goals and objectives.

Leadership Framework

As a Global Market Insights Analyst with WFP, you will be expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP Leadership Framework, namely:

• Leading by example with integrity.
• Driving results and delivering on commitments.
• Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork.
• Applying strategic thinking.
• Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.

Grow your career in our Strategy practice, driving growth ambitions and sustainable value creation for clients across the Education sector.

We are seeking a seasoned Deals Strategy Manager to join our team. As a member of our strategy group, you will work closely with clients to help them realize their growth potential through mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Your expertise will be invaluable in developing and executing client strategies, conducting market assessments, and providing operational advice.

• Develop and execute strategic plans to drive client growth
• Conduct market research and analysis to inform client decisions
• Provide operational advice and support to clients
• Lead complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• At least 8 years of experience in management consulting, with a focus on advising governments and major stakeholders in the Education sector
• Proven experience working within the Middle East region, with a strong understanding of regional market dynamics
• A deep understanding of investment strategies, deal structuring, and the M&A process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will have the chance to work on high-profile projects, collaborating with experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds.

We are a leading provider of strategy and consulting services, helping organizations navigate growth ambitions and drive sustainable value creation. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional results, and we are committed to building long-term relationships with our clients.

Help organizations realize the potential of growth strategies, value creation, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Drive the creation of sustainable value through data driven insights.

Our team helps governments and companies navigate growth ambitions. As a Deals Strategy Manager, you'll formulate actionable growth strategies, drive identification and prioritization of initiatives to capture value, develop roadmaps to activate those initiatives, determine required acquisitions or divestments to enable growth, and consider financial reporting implications for deals.

• Provide strategic and operational advice for clients, with focus on pre-deal work.
• Support clients across government entities and utilities in developing and executing their strategy.
• Conduct market assessments, feasibility studies, commercial due diligence, business planning, and strategy development for clients.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in management consulting with a focus on advising governments and major stakeholders.
• Proven experience working within the region, with a strong understanding of regional market dynamics.
• Has lead high-impact projects with both public and private sector clients.
• Possess a deep understanding of investment strategies, deal structuring, and the M&A process.
• Demonstrates a track record of successfully guiding teams and managing projects from inception to completion.

Acquisition Strategy, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Plan Evaluation, Capital IQ, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Development, Creativity, Customer Due Diligence, Deal Structures, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity

We're seeking an experienced and resourceful Senior Growth Strategy Specialist to develop and implement growth opportunities in existing and new markets.

This is a unique opportunity for professionals who have a solid track record of creating long-term value for organizations.

• Sales experience in software and digital marketing solutions.
• Creating proposals (documentation and presentation).
• Identifying new sales leads and following up on leads.
• Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years experience in UAE.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive, or a relevant role.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MBA in business administration, sales, or a relevant field.