Strategic Projects Leader – Leading Retail Giant (Dubai)

Job description / Role

Position in the Strategic Projects team
Client – one of the largest retail conglomerates across the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent with a diverse portfolio of retail and hospitality brands:

Manage & Deliver complex transformation projects

? Work with the senior management to identify business initiatives of strategic importance and operational improvement that need to be pursued across the Group or any of its specific businesses.

? Provide consulting & programme management expertise to drive Operating Model Development & Implementation, Benefits Case Development, Business Change etc. including stakeholder engagement planning, communications & organizational change

? Work with the CSO on strategic business transformation projects or independently manage critical modules within a larger project

? Gather, compile, analyze, and present fact-based insights to address specific business problems / challenges Stakeholder Management

? Work with CXOs/Senior Executives of business units on business transformation projects of strategic importance that are focused on closing performance gaps or improving overall business performance

? Use analytical skills to solve business and operations problems

? Ability to think strategically and formulate strategic plans to drive cross-business / cross-departmental initiatives

? Define performance improvement programs and drive change to maintain competitiveness as per the expectations of C suite stakeholders

? Independently design and develop senior management presentations or own specific sections within a larger presentation

? Provide consulting and program management expertise for strategic initiatives critical to business success Market Study

? Proactively scan the business environment and keep a track of emerging trends, highlighting strategic insights that could impact businesses

? Work with senior management on identifying / assessing strategic growth opportunities across new markets or new business verticals Team Building & Management

? Build Internal Team to deliver complex change, working efficiently with other L Brands & external parties

? Get work done on strategic initiatives through cooperation with the business units / corporate office teams