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Assistant Manager/ Manager - Tourism and Culture Advisory - Capital Projects & Consulting

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm
Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
1 months ago
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)Target Operating Model DesignBusiness Process ImprovementLean Six SigmaStakeholder ManagementProject Management
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Role Overview

  • The role at Protiviti is mission critical and requires multi dimensional capabilities – Business Development, Account Management and Practice Development.
  • Identify business opportunities within their immediate client's business or across an industry.
  • Develop a deep understanding of client's business and build lasting relationships with client personnel.

Governance & Compliance

  • Develop and implement governance frameworks aligned with local regulatory requirements, client standards, and organizational objectives.
  • Establish clear accountability structures and decision making protocols to ensure transparency and compliance.
  • Conduct governance audits, gap analyses, and maturity assessments to identify improvement areas and implement corrective actions.
  • Design and roll out governance policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms to monitor adherence and effectiveness.
  • Lead awareness and training programs to embed governance principles across teams and stakeholders.

Target Operating Model Design

  • Design and implement target operating models for portfolio, program, engineering and project management functions.
  • Define organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities to ensure clarity and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Benchmark operating models against industry best practices and regional standards to deliver agile and efficient solutions.
  • Develop supporting documentation, including SOPs, templates, and process maps, to enable seamless adoption.
  • Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to validate design and secure buy in for implementation.

Business Process Improvement

  • Lead end to end process improvement initiatives across development and delivery functions.
  • Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred) to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and enhance operational performance.
  • Map and analyze current workflows, redesign processes for scalability, and implement continuous improvement frameworks.
  • Develop standardized policies, procedures, and templates to ensure consistency and compliance.
  • Monitor process performance through KPIs and dashboards, driving data driven decision making.

Stakeholder Engagement & Market Understanding

  • Build strong relationships with government entities, and clients, demonstrating cultural awareness and market knowledge.
  • Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment on governance and operating model initiatives.
  • Facilitate workshops, presentations, and strategic discussions to secure stakeholder buy in and consensus.
  • Prepare and deliver detailed reports, dashboards, and recommendations to executive committees and regulatory bodies.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging insights into market dynamics and regulatory frameworks to guide decision making.

Desired Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 7 10 years of experience in Real Estate, Tourism and Culture Sector in GRC, operating model design, and process improvement.
  • Proven experience in Middle East region projects.
  • Big four experience desirable.
  • Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt is a plus) are highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Familiarity with GRC tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.

Key Personal Attributes

  • A good blend of creative thinking and rigorous analysis in solving business problems.
  • High energy individual possessing excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment required.
  • Excellent time management skills. Must have ability to multi task.
  • Regular reading habits to stay abreast of new trends & developments and exhibit high level of confidentiality.
  • Enjoys travelling and meeting new people. Flexibility to travel to, and work in, other locations is essential.

Location

  • Abu Dhabi

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