VP Strategic Planning and Performance Management

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

Job Offer

* Competitive, tax-free salary

* Unique opportunity to play a strategic role within a growing entity in the UAE

Requirements:

* 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