Corporate Strategy Director
Talent Leaders
- دبي
- دائم
- دوام كامل
Our client is a leading technology-driven conglomerate engaged in digital infrastructure, telecom, and emerging tech services across the MENA region. With a strong footprint in enabling national digital agendas and innovation ecosystems, the organization is actively evolving into a future-ready enterprise. It operates through multiple verticals, maintains a close interface with national stakeholders, and serves as a critical partner in the region’s economic diversification strategy.Role Overview
The Corporate Strategy Director is responsible for leading strategy formulation, enterprise transformation, and performance oversight at the group level. The role works directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to define strategic priorities, manage enterprise-wide initiatives, and ensure operational alignment across all verticals.The strategy director will be tasked toLead development of the group’s corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term vision, national objectives, and shareholder mandatesTranslate strategic intent into actionable roadmaps, transformation programs, and investment prioritiesAct as a senior advisor to the CEO and Board, facilitating strategic discussions, business reviews, and stakeholder engagementOversee enterprise performance management, including Balanced Scorecards, OKRs, and strategic KPIsEstablish and manage the Transformation Management Office (TMO) to coordinate high-impact initiatives and ensure delivery milestonesImplement commercial performance tracking and revenue assurance frameworks to drive financial disciplineSupport M&A assessments, strategic partnerships, and diversification strategies across markets and verticalsEngage with ministries, regulators, consultants, and investor communities as part of the strategic ecosystemTalent Leaders will accept the application from or respond to candidates having the following experience and background18+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate strategy, performance management, or transformation within technology, telecom, government advisory, or management consulting domainsProven track record of advising CEOs and Boards on strategic decision-making and execution oversightStrong background in strategic planning tools, financial analysis, operating model design, and enterprise performance frameworks (e.g., Strategy Map, BSC, OKRs)Ability to navigate large-scale organizational change with confidence, agility, and influenceInternational exposure with experience leading or advising transformation across complex ecosystemsMBA or equivalent from a top-tier institution; engineering or finance undergraduate background preferredPersonal AttributesExecutive-level presence and structured problem-solving capabilityHighly analytical with commercial acumen and strategic foresightCollaborative and influential in high-stakes stakeholder environmentsStrong written and verbal communication across C-level and operational layers