Manager Business Planning & Development
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About the Role
AD Ports Group is seeking a Manager for Business Planning & Development to support international expansion. The role involves market research, financial analysis, business case development, and project management across ports, maritime, logistics, and infrastructure sectors.
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Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of market research, business planning and growth strategies across international markets
- Identify and assess new business opportunities, including market entry strategies, partnerships, and structuring
- Manage development of project investment cases, feasibility studies, and due diligence processes
- Provide comprehensive financial analysis to support decision making
- Support implementation and asset management of existing portfolio investments in the Middle East & Egypt region
- Prepare presentations, reports, and memos for line manager, internal stakeholders and leadership
- Monitor project performance and support analysis of operational, financial, and commercial data
- Support client and partner engagements, including meetings, proposals, and follow ups
- Maintain and update records of business development pipelines, opportunities, and performance metrics
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging opportunities across target markets
- Supervise and support junior team members in executing assigned tasks
- Contribute to the implementation of business development and expansion strategies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field; Master’s degree is an advantage
- Minimum 7–12 years of relevant experience
- Experience in business planning, strategy, or business development roles
- Exposure to international markets, preferably within ports, maritime, logistics, or infrastructure sectors
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Experience in project coordination and execution
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, cross functional environment
- Proficiency in English and Arabic (written and spoken)
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About the International Office
- The International Office is a business unit of AD Ports Group (ADPG) to accelerate its expansion globally, supporting growth synergy and focusing on developing projects that support the five pillars of ADPG: Ports, Maritime, Logistics, Digital and ECFZ.
- International Office currently spreads in 3 main geographical regions – Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia.
- ADPG now has presence in almost 40 plus countries.
Job Purpose
- Support the development and execution of business planning and development initiatives across international markets by identifying growth opportunities, conducting market and financial analysis, and contributing to the implementation of expansion strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Core Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of market research, business planning and growth strategies across international markets.
- Identify and assess new business opportunities, including market entry strategies, partnerships, and structuring.
- Manage development of project investment cases, feasibility studies, and due diligence processes.
- Provide comprehensive financial analysis to support decision making.
- Support implementation and asset management of existing portfolio investments in the Middle East & Egypt region.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and memos for the line manager, internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Monitor project performance and support analysis of operational, financial, and commercial data.
- Support client and partner engagements, including meetings, proposals, and follow ups.
- Maintain and update records of business development pipelines, opportunities, and performance metrics.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging opportunities across target markets.
People Management Responsibilities
- Supervise and support junior team members in executing assigned tasks.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and development support.
- Contribute to performance evaluations and team capability building.
Strategic Responsibilities
- Contribute to the implementation of business development and expansion strategies.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on market intelligence and competitive analysis.
- Support the development of initiatives that drive revenue growth and enhance customer value.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Proficiency in English and Arabic (written and spoken). Knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.
- Minimum 7–12 years of relevant experience.
- Preference to in house development team for multinational, financial modelling consultancy, or Big Four accounting firm.
- Experience in business planning, strategy, or business development roles.
- Exposure to international markets, preferably within ports, maritime, logistics, or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Experience in project coordination and execution.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, cross functional environment.
About AD Ports Group
- AD Ports Group is an integrated premier enabler of trade, industrialisation, and economic diversification.
- Established by Emiri Decree and owned by ADQ.
- AD Ports Group is committed to building elite trade and logistics propositions across 5 clusters: Digital, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Logistics, Maritime, and Ports.
About The Team
- We offer exciting opportunities to people from different backgrounds and nationalities through internal career advancement programmes.
- We are proud to be the first organization from the Middle East region to receive the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation.
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