business planning manager

Visa

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.</p><p>
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale &mdash; tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters &mdash; to you, to your community, and to the world.</p><p>
Progress starts with you.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><br>
Manager Business Development (BD) Support for QK supports the Country Managers (CMs) and BDs (sales executives) of the region in achieving financial and business goals. The support covers data analysis, project management, dashboard creations, internal reporting, business planning and strategy development.</p><p>
Key Responsibilities:</p><p>
Financial planning, data analysis and reporting:</p><ul><li>
Champion the internal adoption of Visa CRM tool (Dynamics), support Business Planning &amp; Operation (BPO) head in driving Dynamics usage by publishing data such as opportunities, pipeline dashboards and account plans.</li><li>
Provide in-depth analysis for timely decision making. Analysis would include &ndash; Revenue Calculations, Incentives tracking, Cross border trends, VAS revenues, new flows (example Visa Direct).</li><li>
Generate periodically high quality and timely internal reports.</li><li>
Financial planning, data analysis and reporting</li><li>
Be the go-to person for all data requests, and co-ordination with different stakeholders</li><li>
Pro-active trend analysis and advisory of business teams on upcoming risks and opportunities</li></ul><p>
Business Planning &amp; Strategic projects:</p><ul><li>
Prepare internal and external presentations and documents to support Cluster Heads</li><li>
Identify key opportunities within market, and provide analysis and business case justifications to address the opportunity</li><li>
Lead specific projects for the cluster (ex- Strategic plans, Client surveys) requiring broad co-ordination efforts across multiple countries or functional areas</li><li>
Competition tracking - actively participate in Market share analysis together with GCC Business Planning and Operations team</li><li>
Play a key role in creation of country strategies and annual plans</li><li>
Track and report progress against country plans and scorecard metrics</li><li>
Prepare internal and external presentations and documents to support Cluster Heads</li><li>
Actively contribute to the development of the team through sharing of information and coaching</li></ul><p>
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.</p><b><br>
Qualifications</b><p><br>
Minimum of 5 years work experience in banking/ financial services, Consulting<br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field.<br>
Skilled at using MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, knowledge of MS Power BI, Tableau and Business objects is a plus</p><b><br>
Additional Information</b><p><br>
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.</p></div>

Sales Support Manager

Pernod Ricard

<div><p><b>Role Purpose</b></p><p>
The Portfolio &amp; Marketing Intelligence Manager drives the analytical and governance backbone of portfolio and marketing decision-making. The role owns portfolio performance monitoring, marketing investment tracking, and cross-functional planning integration&mdash;ensuring that brand and resource decisions are supported by disciplined routines, clear scorecards, and actionable recommendations.</p><p></p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><p></p><p><b>
1) Market, Channel &amp; Competitive Intelligence</b></p><ul><li>
Consolidate market performance signals and competitive moves (Nielsen, brand equity, search, incidence tracking data).</li><li>
Monitor channel and region dynamics (e-commerce vs. traditional, key account developments, assortment and availability signals) in partnership with Sales/RGM.</li><li>
Provide concise intelligence updates that inform portfolio actions and marketing resource allocation.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
2) Portfolio Governance &amp; Performance Management</b></p><ul><li>
Run portfolio governance reviews (monthly/quarterly), including agenda setting, materials, action logs, and decision follow-up.</li><li>
Maintain portfolio performance scorecards and dashboards across priority brands, categories, and segments (volume/value, share, price mix, distribution, promo intensity, and profitability proxies where available).</li><li>
Support portfolio choices through structured analyses in partnership with Finance and Brand Teams.</li></ul><p><b>
3) Marketing Investment (A&amp;P, Media, Campaigns)</b></p><ul><li>
Own the marketing investment performance tracking approach (A&amp;P allocation, working vs. non-working, touchpoint efficiency, and campaign impact readouts).</li><li>
Partner with brand, media, and agency teams to evaluate media performance and diagnose drivers of efficiency (reach, frequency, quality, timing, creative rotation, etc.).</li><li>
Establish standard post-campaign evaluation routines and ensure learnings are captured and reused (test-and-learn agenda, learning library).</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
4) Cross-Functional Planning &amp; Integration</b></p><ul><li>
Act as the day-to-day integrator across Marketing, Sales, RGM, Finance, and Supply Chain to align assumptions, phasing, constraints, and actions.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
5) Ways of Working, Tooling &amp; Capability</b></p><ul><li>
Standardize templates and reporting logic to improve consistency and speed of decision-making.</li><li>
Improve data quality and accessibility by coordinating with Data/BI teams on dashboard requirements, refresh cadences, and KPI definitions.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Key Deliverables / Outputs</b></p><ul><li>
Portfolio performance dashboard/scorecard with agreed KPI definitions.</li><li>
Monthly/quarterly portfolio performance readouts with recommended actions.</li><li>
Marketing investment tracker (A&amp;P, working/non-working, campaign summaries) and post-campaign report templates.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Skills &amp; Competencies</b></p><ul><li>
Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into clear actions.</li><li>
Expertise in performance management, marketing success, and business planning routines.</li><li>
Comfortable with ambiguity; structured problem-solving and strong prioritization.</li><li>
Strong project management/governance discipline and attention to detail.</li><li>
Influencing skills in a matrix environment; confident stakeholder management.</li><li>
Storylining and executive-ready communication.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Experience / Background (Guideline)</b></p><ul><li>
5&ndash;8+ years in roles spanning business planning, portfolio/brand performance, analytics, or strategy.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with dashboards and data tools.</li><li>
Familiarity with A&amp;P budgeting, media metrics, consumer data tracking, and cross-functional planning processes.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Job Posting End Date:</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Target Hire Date</b><b>:</b></p>
2026-05-15<p></p><p><b>
Target End Date</b>:</p></div>

Portfolio & Marketing Intelligence Manager

Media City Qatar

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  The Business Planning Officer /Specialist reports to the Strategy and Business Planning Manager. He/she plays a pivotal role in developing, overseeing, and refining MCQ&lsquo;s annual business planning process. Ensures that business plans are aligned with the overall strategic goals of the company. Monitors business plan implementation, facilitates strategic initiatives, and provides data-driven insights that enable informed decision-making at the management level.
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   Business Planning &amp; Modelling
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   Develop and oversee annual business plans and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
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   Facilitate internal discussions to align departmental goals with the broader company vision and strategy and review and harmonize business plans.
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   Coordinate with the Strategy &amp; Data Analyst development and delivery of data-driven insights and recommendations that support decision-making throughout the planning and execution process.
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   Identify potential risks to business plans and collaborate with Department Directors to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the achievement of business objectives
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   Liaise with PMO on project progress, and evaluate and reflect changes in business plan when needed.
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   Assist on financial forecasts and budgets based on market analysis and business goals.
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   Contribute to monitoring financial performance against budgets.
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   Create and maintain business models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
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   Evaluate business initiatives and investments for alignment with long-term objectives.
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   Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
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   Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in business planning and strategic management.
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   Strategic initiative and project management
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   Support with overseeing and coordination of all ongoing/planned MCQ projects assigned to the strategy team
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   Develop project scopes, objectives, and schedules for corresponding initiatives and projects
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   Assign project tasks and milestones
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   Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
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   Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Risk Mitigation
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   Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment of business plans.
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   Present strategic plans and business cases to senior management and key stakeholders.
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   Identify potential risks and uncertainties that may impact business plans.
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   Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure business continuity
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   Policies, Systems, Processes &amp; Procedures
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   Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
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   Continuous Improvement
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   Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems and processes, considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
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   Continuous Improvement
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   Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems and processes, considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
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  Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a similar discipline from a reputable university. Master&rsquo;s degree or MBA is a plus.
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   Minimum of 3 years of strong experience in business planning, strategy development, or project management within a corporate environment
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   Proven experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and business planning processes
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   Required Competencies
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   Excellent understanding of strategic planning and business modeling.
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   Proficient in business planning and project management software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
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   Strong ability to analyze business data and trends, and translate them into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
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   Advanced skills in financial analysis and budgeting
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   Strong business acumen and industry-specific knowledge
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   Effective project management skills
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   Strong presentation skills and ability to tailor communication to different audiences
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   Strong ability to think strategically and align day-to-day activities with long-term business goals
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   Good critical thinking and strong attention to detail and accuracy
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   Ability to work across teams and departments, fostering collaboration and aligning business functions with strategic goals
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   Strong organizational skills
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   Good ability to identify, summarize, and communicate key insights and messages
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   Proactive, flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure
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  If you believe that you have the skills and competencies required for the role and wish to advance your application one step forward, please take the AI interview which is the first step of our interview process. Once ready, copy and paste the following link to start the interview.
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  https://mediacityqatar.intervu.ai/public/o2e6b
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Business Planning Officer

AIT Worldwide Logistics

<div>Introduction:
<div><b><i>
Come move the world with us!</i></b></div><div><br>
</div><div>Wake up each day to be part of a <b><i>global movement</i></b>. A movement to make an impact. A movement to go for it! A movement to provide best-in class solutions. A movement to be empowered. A movement to do the right thing.</div><div>
Make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career journey!</div><div></div><div><br>
See what our teammates say about working at AIT Worldwide Logistics.
</div>Overview:
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Manager &ndash; Planning &amp; Business Solutions for Energy &amp; Projects vertical supports the execution and delivery of AIT&rsquo;s Energy &amp; Projects (E&amp;P) solutions strategy within the IMEA region. The role focuses on commercial execution, customer support, operational coordination, and product deployment, contributing to sustainable and profitable growth in line with regional and corporate objectives.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Manager partners closely with the Director &ndash; Energy &amp; Projects, regional leadership, and cross‑functional teams to support business development initiatives, ensure operational excellence, and maintain strong relationships with customers and service providers involved in complex Energy and Project logistics solutions.</div><br>
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Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Lead and coordinate end‑to‑end execution of Energy, Oil &amp; Gas, and Project Cargo movements across India &amp; Middle East region, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and on‑time delivery.</li><li>
Serve as the operational and technical subject‑matter expert for Energy &amp; Project cargo, including OOG, breakbulk, modules, skids, and engineered movements supporting upstream, midstream, and downstream projects.</li><li>
Manage routing, carrier selection, vessel planning, equipment configuration, permits, surveys, and method‑of‑transport execution in alignment with approved SOPs, HSE plans, and EPC requirements.</li><li>
Coordinate carriers, heavy‑haul and SPMT providers, ports, terminals, yards, and third‑party service providers to ensure capacity availability, service continuity, and effective risk mitigation in Oil &amp; Gas environments.</li><li>
Monitor shipment‑ and project‑level cost performance, supporting margin integrity and compliance with approved commercial frameworks and customer contractual requirements.</li><li>
Support tender execution for Energy &amp; Oil &amp; Gas projects through operational feasibility assessments, execution methodology reviews, and pricing inputs within defined authority limits.</li><li>
Collaborate with regional pricing and procurement teams to validate rates, equipment availability, and market conditions, sharing intelligence on carrier capacity and cost drivers within the Energy sector.</li><li>
Track operational KPIs related to safety, schedule adherence, cost control, and execution quality, implementing corrective actions for deviations.</li><li>
Act as a first‑level operational escalation point for complex, high‑risk, or cross‑border Energy &amp; Project shipments, including shutdowns, critical-path cargo, and remote site deliveries.</li><li>
Ensure full compliance with HSE, DG, project QA/QC standards, and customer‑specific Oil &amp; Gas and Energy project requirements.</li><li>
Collaborate with regional leadership, sales, engineering, and operations teams to improve execution capability, standardization, and delivery performance across Energy &amp; Projects programs.</li></ul><p></p>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>A team player who works well with others &ndash; being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value!</li><li>
A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role.</li><li>
Growth mindset &ndash; being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.</li><li>
Customer service focus &ndash; we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture!</li></ul><div><b>
Other Skills We Hope to See:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>
8&ndash;12 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or project cargo, within Energy or Industrial Projects.</li><li>
Experience supporting P&amp;L performance, pricing, or commercial activities.</li><li>
Exposure to Air, Ocean, and Project logistics operations.</li><li>
Experience working across multiple stakeholders and geographies preferred.</li><li>
Strong coordination, communication, and problem‑solving skills.</li><li>
Process‑oriented with attention to detail and compliance requirements.</li><li>
Demonstrate a great deal of initiative and a strong hands-on mentality</li><li>
High customer and service orientation</li><li>
High ability to work under pressure in a matrix environment and willingness to travel</li><li>
Demonstrates sound judgment and the ability to operate effectively in complex, high‑risk environments.</li></ul>
About AIT Worldwide:<div></div><div><br>
AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps its customers grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure raw materials, components, and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the America&rsquo;s-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT&rsquo;s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground, and rail&mdash;on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 100 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe, India, and North America, AIT&rsquo;s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services. Learn more about AIT Worldwide Logistics, our culture and core values in action here.</div><br>
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What AIT Can Offer You:
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In addition to base compensation, AIT offers a growing suite of competitive benefits to help our teammates realize their full financial, well-being, personal and professional potential.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
AIT Worldwide Logistics benefits available across all global markets</b></div><ul><li>
Vacation/holiday time</li><li>
Global employee support program</li><li>
Mindfulness tools</li><li>
Professional development</li><li>
Company events and gatherings</li><li>
Five paid volunteer hours through our AIT Cares program</li></ul><div>
Our competitive employee benefits packages may vary by region and country.</div></div>

Manager – Planning & Business Solutions (Energy & Projects vertical)

ADNOC Distribution

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 Draws on a resource general knowledge of the retail business environment, requirements and strategies to
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 delivering retail business/functional goals.
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  Analysis
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   Conduct workforce calculation studies and determine the number of employees needed and define the Manpower planning for retail group.
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   Analyse and asses the existing workforce, undergo a gap analysis and recommend optimization initiatives.
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   Review and update service stations manpower requirements, prepare quarterly staffing requirement for expansion plan.
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  Planning
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   Partner and collaborate with HC Talent Acquisition Partners to provide clear understanding of the current and future retail resource and business needs and role-specific requirements.
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   Support the resource strategic planning process for the retail group, including long and short-term planning, and the development of the HR annual Operating Plan, ensuring all the retail group objectives are integrated and aligned as part of the strategic planning process.
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   Work with Retail Operations to support the operations of the Service Station manpower strategy.
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   Understand and participate in the human part for the operating model implementation within the retail group
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  Process Optimization
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   Contribute to translating Retail Operations manpower objectives into projects with clearly defined scope, timing, deliverables, resources, and key measures of success.
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   Support the retail senior managers in the management of change through continuous improvement of functional systems, processes and practices taking into account global standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans within the retail group.
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   Work as a retail group change agent, aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units.
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   Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
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   Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.
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   Provide input for preparation of the Department/ Section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
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   Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
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   Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section&rsquo;s work programs in line with Company and International standards.
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   Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.
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   Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.
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  Innovation and Continuous Improvement
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   Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
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   Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best Industry standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.
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   Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures &amp; controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices
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   Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in marketing, business management or equivalent with 6 years of experience in Retail industry. OR
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   MBA from premier/reputed institute with 2-4 years of experience in Top tier management or reputed consulting.
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   6 years of total work experience with Top tier or reputed management consulting experience ideally in Retail and fuel station segments and /or Retail industry experience in strategy, business planning and program management roles.
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   Detailed and expert knowledge of Contracts &amp; Tendering practices &amp; procedures
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   Sound understanding of regulation, legal terms, and control and other relevant legal guidelines.
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   Strong contract negotiation and preparation skills.
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   Good knowledge and experience in conflict avoidance and contracts dispute resolution.
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   Ability to multi-task and work in short deadlines.
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   Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate ( verbal and written) across hierarchies from C suite to field staff.
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   Proactive, team player, collaborative, focused and goal oriented.
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   Knowledge of business workflows, operations processes and systems.
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   Innovative and conceptual thinking.
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Analyst, Resource Planning

Sidra

<div><p>JOB SUMMARY
</p><p>The Manager - Business Analysis and Research Planning designs, implements and oversees a return on investment in research program across all research programs in Sidra. Responsible for business analysis and integration across all areas of Research Administration including pre and post-award activity, administrative support staff, laboratory operations, technology transfer and clinical research governance; Responsible for ensuring that processes conform to all applicable laws, guidelines and regulations; Responsible for overseeing new technology to facilitate electronic grants submission and for making the office function efficiently and accountably. The incumbent requires management skills that include an ability to work closely with research scientists to prevent and resolve problems, foster communication between various functional groups and identify opportunities to reduce administrative overhead and duplicative or unnecessary processes.
</p><p>KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
</p><ul><li>Initiates and develops a functional, technical and financial electronic research administration plan.
</li><li>Initiates, leads, and oversees staff development of educational training programs and enabling tools for administrators and scientists.
</li><li>Initiates and develops a plan to analyze the return on investment of research in Sidra.
</li><li>Initiates and develops a plan to increase efficiency and quality assurance mechanisms.
</li><li>Initiates, leads, and oversees staff development of educational training programs and enabling tools for administrators and scientists.
</li><li>Oversees specialized planning functions such as new research proposals and clinical studies.
</li><li>Tracks and reports on study data metrics.
</li><li>Leads, directs and supervises the selection, implementation and rollout of an electronic research administration system for grants and contracts, conflicts of interest, human and animal subject review and other administrative IT systems.
</li><li>Oversees regular meetings of senior administrators directed toward resolving and preventing conflicts.
</li><li>Directs, counsels, and supervises staff. Responsible for various reports describing intra- and extra-mural funding activities, office metrics and accountability program. Mediates and resolves problematic sponsored research-related issues at all levels.
</li><li>Provides daily supervision of research personnel and support staff. Performs personnel activities including recruitment, assigning work, and training, administering performance appraisals and providing discipline.
</li><li>Initiates and develops a functional, technical and financial electronic research administration plan.
</li><li>Adheres to Sidra&rsquo;s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
</li><li>Adheres to and promotes Sidra&rsquo;s Values
</li></ul><p><i>In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.
</i></p><p>QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS &ndash; SELECTION CRITERIA
 </p><div></div><p><div><div><div><div><b>ESSENTIAL </b></div><div><b>PREFERRED
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<div><div>Education </div><div>Master&rsquo;s degree in Public Health/Healthcare Management or equivalent </div><div>PhD with industry/academic research experience highly preferred
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<div><div>Experience
</div><div><p>5+ years of management experience or 10 + years of professional experience in a senior role.
</p><p>Experience in research or Healthcare administration with increasing responsibility.<br>
</p></div><div><p>Experience in clinical research a plus
</p><p>Experience in trial design and implementation a plus<br>
</p></div></div><br>
<div><div>Job Specific Skills and Abilities
</div><div><p>Proficiency with data analysis, metric reporting and white paper preparation
</p><p>Significant experience in the development and continuous improvement of analysis teams, methodologies, processes and practices.
</p><p>Experience of business analysis tools and techniques that also support: resource forecasting, operational design, risk identification and process mapping
</p><p>Possess strong experience in implementing high quality assurance, performance measurement and reporting processes
</p><p>Exquisite communication skills required
</p><p>Empathy for scientists and a relentless drive to streamline administrative overhead
</p><p>Leadership qualities and experience as an administrator
</p><p>Excellent written, oral, interpersonal communication, documentation skills
</p><p>Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
</p><p>Fluency in written and spoken English<br>
</p></div><div><p>Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
</p><p>Degree in Public Health or Healthcare Management is desired.
</p><p>Have a business analysis or design background with experience in business and software development
</p><p>Experience with research protocols, development, regulations</p></div></div></div></div></p></div><p></p>
<br><div><div>About US</div>
<div><div>Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.&rdquo; &ndash; H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation
</div><div>Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.</div></div></div><div></div>

Manager - Business Analysis and Research Planning

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div><p>Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Manager- Systems and Processes (CDU7) to drive the continuous improvement of our operational systems and processes. In this role, you will be key to developing and maintaining efficient systems that support Qiddiya's strategic goals and operational excellence.</p><p>
The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance process workflows, ensure system integrity, and improve overall business performance. You will also oversee process documentation, manage stakeholder communication, and facilitate training and change management activities.</p>
Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Assess, design, and optimize business processes and systems in alignment with organizational objectives.</li>
<li>Lead initiatives for process improvement, including identifying pain points and implementing innovative solutions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with various departments to standardize processes and ensure seamless system integration.</li>
<li>Develop process documentation, training materials, and user guides.</li>
<li>Manage change management efforts related to system updates or process implementations.</li>
<li>Monitor performance metrics and generate reports to guide continuous improvement efforts.</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to internal policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.</li><br>
</ul><br>
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<b>Requirements</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems and process management, preferably in large organizations or capital projects.</li>
<li>Proficiency in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent frameworks.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.</li>
<li>Experience with process mapping and workflow tools.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.</li>
<li>Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are considered an asset.</li></ul></div>

Senior Manager- Business Planning. CDU7

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