37 Strategic Thinking jobs in the United Arab Emirates

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious professional to play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives performance insights and executive-level decision support within the utilities sector.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in strategic planning, business performance analysis, or consulting preferably within the utilities, energy, or infrastructure sectors. Expertise in financial modelling, performance analysis, and market research is essential, along with proficiency in advanced analytics tools and data visualization.

• Deliver in-depth analyses of internal operations, market trends, and industry developments to guide executive decision-making.
• Evaluate financial, operational, and project-specific performance to measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain advanced models and frameworks to assess business performance and project outcomes.
• Develop executive-level reports and presentations translating complex data into clear actionable insights.
• Stay ahead of industry changes by conducting comprehensive research on regulatory updates, market shifts, and technological advancements.
• Analyze operational data to uncover inefficiencies and recommend solutions to optimize resource allocation.
• Support the development, implementation, and tracking of strategic plans ensuring initiatives align with organizational objectives.
• Identify and evaluate risks (financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational) providing mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Create performance dashboards and regular KPI reports for senior management review.
• Manage timelines, monitor project deliverables, and ensure achievement of critical milestones.
• Provide ongoing support in regulatory engagement and audit readiness ensuring compliance excellence.

Requirements:
Proven background in strategic planning, business performance analysis, or consulting.
Expertise in financial modelling, performance analysis, and market research.
Proficient in advanced analytics tools and data visualization.
Strong understanding of regulatory environments and trends impacting the water and power industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver executive-level presentations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Collaborative mindset with excellent stakeholder management capabilities.

Why This Role:
This position places you at the heart of strategic decision-making offering exposure to the highest levels of leadership and the opportunity to directly influence the direction of major initiatives. It's an ideal role for an ambitious professional looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and evolving sector.

Job Title: Business Strategy Executive

Description:

We are seeking a seasoned Business Strategy Executive to convert customer needs into opportunities and oversee contractual agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drive operational excellence focused on contractual agreements and maintain agreed service levels.
2. Continuously enhance reporting and validation processes.
3. Lead regular governance meetings with clients.
4. Meet KPI targets and provide feedback on performance.
5. Highlight poor trending KPIs and ensure timely delivery of monthly reports.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience in business strategy or equivalent.
2. Diverse knowledge of business matters (IT, Marketing, HR).
3. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with business management software (CRM, ERP) and databases.
4. Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Strategy Consultant

We are seeking an experienced strategy consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business analysis, strategic planning, and project management.

The role will involve working with clients to understand their business needs, developing solutions to meet those needs, and implementing changes to drive business growth.

• Conduct thorough business analyses to identify areas for improvement
• Develop and implement strategic plans to address client needs
• Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives
• Provide expert guidance to clients on best practices and industry trends

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in strategy consulting, business analysis, or a related field
• Proven track record of delivering successful projects and driving business growth
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other productivity tools

We are seeking a Business Strategy Consultant to join our forward-thinking team. In this role, you will analyze and interpret business needs, working closely with stakeholders to facilitate solutions that drive business success and enhance operational efficiency.

• Engage with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications and ensure accurate implementation.
• Evaluate current business processes, develop improvement strategies, and implement relevant solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers and IT teams to align requirements and deliver optimal outcomes.
• Conduct user acceptance testing to assure solutions meet defined business requirements.
• Maintain clear and effective documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support training sessions for end-users on newly implemented systems and processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a relevant industry.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in business process modeling and requirements gathering techniques.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and software development processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight deadlines.
• Experience with tools like JIRA, Trello, or similar project management software.
• Strong documentation, presentation, and reporting skills.

• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus
• Remote Job

   We are seeking a seasoned business strategy expert with extensive experience in consulting delivery work. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in shaping and executing business strategies that drive growth and profitability.

• Key Responsibilities:
• • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement business strategies aligned with company goals.
• • Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
• • Develop and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.
• • Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to support business development initiatives.

1. Required Skills and Qualifications:
2. • Excellent presentation, proposal preparation, and communication skills.
3. • Proficiency in excel-based forms and MIS sheets.
4. • Ability to draft and publish policy documents and research papers.
5. • Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
6. • Depth of knowledge in multiple industries and functional areas.

   As a business strategy expert at our organization, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to the success of our business.

   We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive compensation packages, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

   If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for business strategy, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We are seeking a highly skilled and organized Business Operations Manager to join our team in Dubai. This role will play a vital part in ensuring the efficient coordination of various business activities, contributing to the successful growth of the market through diverse responsibilities and skills.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of management systems, experience in bid management, project delivery, and operations. They will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day coordination of the market, assisting in planning and managing projects, tracking progress, and ensuring resources are allocated effectively.

• Market engagement: Act as a key liaison between different teams and markets to ensure all teams are informed about future and current project resourcing requirements.
• Project management: Assist in planning and managing projects, tracking progress, and ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Bid support: Provide bid support to the wider team and engage with Win Work where necessary. Ensure relevant disciplines are briefed on current and upcoming bids, execute corporate governance processes, systems, and procedures related to the preparation and submittal of bids.
• Market operations: Support the Market Director in tracking and managing resources within the market, including utilisation and project deployment.
• Maintain opportunity pipeline tracker: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date opportunity, bid, and project tracker to aid market deliver growth while ensuring compliance and efficient retrieval of information.

• Organizational skills: Strong organizational abilities essential for managing multiple tasks and activities simultaneously.
• Communication skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills for liaising internally between colleagues across the business as well as with external stakeholders/suppliers.
• Problem-solving: Ability to identify issues and develop solutions in a fast-paced business environment.
• Leadership skills: Possess strong people leadership skills, confidence to approach colleagues and stakeholders at all levels to progress activities and resolve issues.
• Technical skills: Advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dynamics CRM, and Adobe Acrobat InDesign.

• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Annual leave
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal, and family care specialists, and access to personal health, fitness, and nutrition consultants;

The Business Strategy Analyst is expected to play a key role at the intersection of business strategy and data analytics. This role combines strategic thinking with strong analytical and technical capabilities, enabling the organization to make well-informed decisions. You will support the Strategy Department by evaluating business opportunities, analyzing financial and operational performance, and translating data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to work across both the holding company and its subsidiaries.
• Support the development and implementation of corporate and business strategies, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders and operating entities within the organization.
• Analyze financial statements, business cases, and financial models to assess strategic initiatives and investment prospects.
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in business operations and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the design and monitoring of strategic KPIs and performance scorecards.
• Review and analyze KPIs and performance metrics by creating reporting frameworks, interpreting trends, and presenting recommendations to monitor progress against strategic goals.
• Translate business and operational data into actionable insights, supporting decision-making through dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI).
• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment between strategy, operations, and execution.
• Prepare strategic presentations and reports for senior leadership and board-level discussions.
• Support scenario planning and forecasting exercises to guide long-term decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, IT, or a related field.
• Should have 3–5 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business planning, or analytical roles, preferably within the Technology/IT sector.
• Proficient in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel, SQL, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and structured analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to link financial and technical insights to strategic outcomes.
• Arabic language skills will be an added advantage.

The Business Strategy Analyst is expected to play a key role at the intersection of business strategy and data analytics. This role combines strategic thinking with strong analytical and technical capabilities, enabling the organization to make well-informed decisions. You will support the Strategy Department by evaluating business opportunities, analyzing financial and operational performance, and translating data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to work across both the holding company and its subsidiaries.
• Support the development and implementation of corporate and business strategies, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders and operating entities within the organization.
• Analyze financial statements, business cases, and financial models to assess strategic initiatives and investment prospects.
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in business operations and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the design and monitoring of strategic KPIs and performance scorecards.
• Review and analyze KPIs and performance metrics by creating reporting frameworks, interpreting trends, and presenting recommendations to monitor progress against strategic goals.
• Translate business and operational data into actionable insights, supporting decision-making through dashboards and reports (e.g., Power BI).
• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment between strategy, operations, and execution.
• Prepare strategic presentations and reports for senior leadership and board-level discussions.
• Support scenario planning and forecasting exercises to guide long-term decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, IT, or a related field.
• Should have 3–5 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business planning, or analytical roles, preferably within the Technology/IT sector.
• Proficient in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel, SQL, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and structured analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to link financial and technical insights to strategic outcomes.
• Arabic language skills will be an added advantage.

Job Overview

This role leads the development and implementation of comprehensive business strategies to drive sustainable growth and profitability in mortgage operations.

• Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and implement business strategies to prudently grow market share, drive sales volumes through product innovation, and control risk within acceptable levels.
  2. Drive portfolio profitability by managing P&L constituents, optimize resource utilization, achieve portfolio growth and performance targets, and maximize revenue by managing pricing for new business and existing book.
  3. Maintain product policies in line with regulatory guidelines and Shariah requirements, work with the Shariah Team to ensure Islamic propositions are compliant.
  4. Product Development
     1. Enhance the value proposition, product attractiveness, and profitability of existing products, timely calibration of product parameters to sustain competitiveness and maintain acceptable risk levels.
     2. Develop innovative products to cater to varying customer segments and create new markets and opportunities, drive for change and continuous product improvement.
     3. Develop creative seasonal campaigns, promotions, and special packages to maintain share of voice, brand awareness, and boost business volumes.
  5. Maintain healthy relationships with developers, dealers, employers, brokers, valuers, and insurers to ensure continued mutual benefit.
  6. Lead reporting lines, work closely with peers to deliver planned objectives, lead by example by upholding key values, and provide support for optimal employee performance and morale.
  7. Steer personal career progression through effective management of personal relationships, recognize development requirements, improve capabilities through self-education, and remain abreast with global industry developments.
• Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Skills and Attributes:
    Extensive knowledge and experience in financial institutions related to business, local market knowledge with UAE Central Bank regulations, project management, business process, business modeling, data modeling, retail and business banking product cycle, excellent presentation development, highly creative and resourceful, analytical and problem-solving, teamwork, and planning.

Qualifications Summary
Bachelor's degree, 8+ years experience in mortgage operations, business strategy development, product management, portfolio management, relationship building, team leadership, personal development, and project management.