Strategy and Performance Specialist - UAEN Preferred
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About the Role
The employer is seeking a Strategy and Performance Specialist to drive business performance, strategic planning, and transformational initiatives. The role involves developing growth strategies, leading cross-functional projects, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance organizational performance.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of regional strategies using market intelligence, competitor analysis, and macroeconomic insights.
- Drive transformation initiatives and operational excellence programs to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and standardize processes.
- Develop and manage balanced scorecards and KPIs to track organizational performance.
- Analyze customer insights, market trends, and financial data to generate actionable recommendations.
- Manage complex, multi stream projects, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and successful delivery against objectives.
- Leverage customer insights (e.g., NPS) to improve service delivery and customer experience.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, or management consulting within multinational environments
- Strong experience in strategic planning, business performance management, and operational excellence
- Proven track record in leading cross functional projects and delivering measurable business outcomes
- Experience in M&A, due diligence, and business case development is highly desirable
- Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Excel
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership
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Role Purpose
- The Strategy & Transformation Manager drives business performance, strategic planning, and transformational initiatives across regions. The role partners with senior leadership to develop growth strategies, deliver operational excellence, and leverage data driven insights to enhance customer experie
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of regional strategies using market intelligence, competitor analysis, and macroeconomic insights.
- Support strategic decision making, including market entry, localization, and investment planning initiatives.
- Contribute to mergers and acquisitions activities, including target evaluation, due diligence, and business case development.
- Drive transformation initiatives and operational excellence programs to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and standardize processes.
- Lead cross functional projects involving multiple business units (e.g., finance, supply chain, legal, HR, commercial).
- Identify and implement process improvements across end to end operations (from customer enquiry to delivery and invoicing).
- Develop and manage balanced scorecards and KPIs to track organizational performance.
- Produce executive level reports, dashboards, and performance insights to support leadership decision making.
- Automate reporting processes and implement data visualization tools to enhance transparency and efficiency.
- Analyze customer insights, market trends, and financial data to generate actionable recommendations.
- Develop forecasting models, diagnostic tools, and market sizing analyses to support business growth.
- Provide strategic insights on emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive positioning.
Profile Requirements
- 8–12+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, or management consulting within multinational environments
- Strong experience in strategic planning, business performance management, and operational excellence
- Proven track record in leading cross functional projects and delivering measurable business outcomes
- Experience in M&A, due diligence, and business case development is highly desirable
- Advanced analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Excel
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Transformation & Change Management
- Financial & Commercial Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership
- Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
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