Consulting Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted on 02/03/2025

Join Ruad Consulting - Consulting Manager (Dubai)

About Ruad Consulting

Ruad Consulting is a premier management consulting firm, established in 2008 in Amman, Jordan, with a mission to drive measurable and sustainable improvements in organizational performance. With offices in Amman, Dubai, and Riyadh, we are recognized as a leader in digital transformation, excellence consulting, innovation management, strategic advisory, and corporate training across the MENA region.

We specialize in

• Excellence & Organizational Development based on EFQM, GEM, DGEP, QGEP, KAQA
• Strategic Management, Future Foresight & Change Management
• Total Quality Management (TQM) & ISO Standards Compliance
• Business Process Management (BPM) & Operational Excellence
• Service Management & Customer Experience Optimization
• Innovation Management & GInI Certifications (CGInO, CInO, AInL, CInP, CInS, CCInO, CInA)
• Digital Transformation & Corporate Training

About the Role - Consulting Manager

As a Consulting Manager, you will be responsible for leading consulting engagements, managing a team of consultants, and driving business growth while ensuring high impact results for clients. This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking, leadership, business development, and hands on consulting expertise.

Location

Dubai, UAE

Reporting to: Managing Partner

Managing: Senior Consultants, Consultants & project teams

Travel: Frequent travel across Amman, Dubai, and Riyadh is expected

Relocation: Preference for candidates open to relocation based on business needs

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end to end consulting projects, ensuring high quality delivery and impact
• Provide expertise in business strategy, operational improvement, digital transformation, and innovation management
• Conduct market research, feasibility studies, and excellence assessments
• Develop and implement excellence frameworks, strategic roadmaps, and performance improvement plans

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in Jordan, UAE, and KSA
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, developing long term partnerships
• Lead proposal development, RFP responses, and business negotiations

Excellence & Innovation Consulting

• Support government and private sector entities in implementing Excellence Models (EFQM, GEM, DGEP, QGEP, KAQA)
• Provide innovation management consulting, helping clients achieve GInI innovation maturity levels
• Lead excellence assessments, cultural transformation initiatives, and training programs

Training & Corporate Development

• Design, develop, and deliver corporate training programs in excellence models, innovation, business strategy, and management best practices
• Conduct executive workshops and capability building sessions for clients

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop Senior Consultants & project teamsEnsure team alignment with company goals and client expectations

Cross Office Collaboration & Regional Expansion

• Work closely with teams in Amman, Dubai, and Riyadh to align on strategy and operations
• Frequent travel required across company branches to support business needs

Requirements Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from a reputable Jordanian government university (University of Jordan, JUST, Hashemite University, or German Jordanian University)
• Master's degree is a plus
• EFQM certified assessor is preferred
• GInI certified assessor is preferred

Experience

• 7+ years in management consulting, business development, or strategic advisory
• Proven experience in leading consulting projects, business strategy, and client management

Skills & Expertise

• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
• Experience in excellence models, innovation management, or corporate training is a plus
• Willingness to travel frequently and relocate based on business needs
• Native in Arabic and fluent in English

Why Join Ruad Consulting?

Work with top tier clients across the MENA region

Be part of a high growth consulting firm with leadership opportunities

Competitive salary & performance based incentives

Career development, mentorship, and regional mobility opportunities