VP Strategic Planning and Performance Management

Abu Dhabi Permanent View Job Description
As the VP Strategic Planning & Performance Management, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for leading the development and execution of the organisation's strategic plan and establishing a robust performance management framework.
  • Opportunity to join a leading and growing company in the region
  • Must have experience working for an international consulting firm

About Our Client

Well established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale.

Job Description

  • Leading the strategic planning process, facilitating strategic dialogues across business units and functions to align objectives and priorities with company vision
  • Developing and maintaining a comprehensive strategic roadmap, identifying key growth opportunities and assessing potential risks and challenges
  • Overseeing the development of robust business cases to support strategic investments and initiatives, ensuring thorough financial and operational analysis
  • Establishing and driving a comprehensive performance management framework, including the definition of key performance indicators (KPIs), target setting and performance monitoring mechanisms
  • Leading a team of professionals within the strategic planning and performance management function, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting their professional development
  • Collaborating closely with finance, operations, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution
  • Presenting strategic plans and performance reports to the executive leadership team and the board of directors

The Successful Applicant

  • A strong academic background, ideally with a Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • A proven track record of success working for an international consulting firm within the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a blend of both consulting and in-house industry strategic planning experience
  • Highly desirable sector experience within the utilities industry, demonstrating a strong understanding of the sector's dynamics and challenges
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
  • A hands-on, proactive approach and a demonstrated ability to both develop strategy and drive implementation
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in managing and developing a team
  • Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership through your story telling expertise

What's on Offer

  • Competitive, tax-free salary
  • Unique opportunity to play a strategic role within a growing entity in the UAE
Contact
Christopher Davies
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6731617

Job summary

Sector
Consultancy, Strategy and Change
Subsector
Corporate Strategy
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Abu Dhabi
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Christopher Davies
Job reference
JN-052025-6731617