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PXGEO

<div>Welcome to PxGeo
PxGeo is a subsea solutions company that combines innovative proprietary technology with decades of operational experience across every major basin to deliver seismic and autonomous subsea solutions efficiently, reliably and on time.
What's the role?
Official job title is Commercial Manager - Strategy and will be based in Dubai, UAE.
The role drives strategic initiatives across the organization's investment portfolio, growth objectives, and geographic expansion. Working closely with senior leadership, Finance, commercial and sales, the Strategy Manager brings market intelligence, investment analysis, and location strategy together into clear recommendations. Key responsibilities include:
Corporate Investment Strategy<ul><li>
Shape the organization's corporate investment strategy and long-term growth agenda, including scenario planning to support executive decisions.Assess investment opportunities, partnerships, acquisitions, and strategic business initiatives.</li><li>
Build and maintain detailed financial models including DCF, peer comparison, and project economics analyses along with business cases and return-on-investment analyses to support investment decisions.</li><li>
Evaluate portfolio performance and identify opportunities for expansion, optimization, or divestment.</li></ul>
Strategic Planning &amp; Business Growth<ul><li>
Lead strategic planning activities and support the development of business strategies.</li><li>
Conduct scenario planning and strategic assessments to support executive decision-making.</li><li>
Develop strategies that enhance operational efficiency, and long-term competitiveness.</li></ul>
Market Intelligence &amp; Competitive Analysis<ul><li>
Conduct market, industry, and competitive analyses to inform investment and business decisions.</li><li>
Monitor and deliver reports on economic conditions, regulatory developments, and industry trends impacting investment strategies.</li><li>
Maintain intelligence on emerging markets, industry disruptions, and competitor activities.</li></ul>
Geographic Expansion Strategy<ul><li>
Asses potential expansion markets based on business demand, investment potential, operational feasibility, and talent availability.</li><li>
Develop location strategies for new offices, hubs, and corporate investments.</li><li>
Partner with business leaders to identify and prioritize geographic growth opportunities.</li></ul>
Transaction Execution &amp; Due Diligence<ul><li>
Support execution of acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships, and other strategic transactions.</li><li>
Coordinate financial, commercial, and operational due diligence with internal teams and external advisors.</li><li>
Prepare investment committee papers, board presentations, and negotiation support materials.</li></ul>
Who are we looking for?<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field.</li><li>
MBA, CFA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred</li><li>
With 5&ndash;7+ years of experience in Corporate Strategy and Investments, Investment Banking, Business Transformation, Financial Due Diligence or Investment Management</li></ul></div>

Strategy Manager

Chalhoub Group

<div>INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.
Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality &mdash; bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse &mdash; the Group&rsquo;s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally. 
What you'll be doing
The eCommerce Manager is responsible for driving the eCommerce strategy, managing the online P&amp;L, and optimizing profitable growth. This role involves leveraging data insights, performance marketing, operations and online merchandising strategies to deliver a world-class customer experience while collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and third-party agencies.
Key Responsibilities:<div>
1. Strategy &amp; Planning</div><div><ul><li>
eCommerce Strategy: Lead the annual strategy and budget in collaboration with the eCommerce General Manager and Brand General Manager.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Trading Strategy: Manage product, pricing, and promotional strategies to drive site performance and build synergies across all channels (Retail, eCommerce, e-Retail, ..)</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
P&amp;L Management: Own the online brand P&amp;L and leverage its insights to optimize cost drivers and improve profitability.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Relationship Management: Cultivate internal and external relationships, including third-party agencies and e-Retail teams to drive eCommerce growth</li></ul></div><div>
2. Online Merchandising</div><div><ul><li>
Merchandising Strategy: Develop and execute a compelling product assortment and presentation strategy based on customer preferences, inventory , performances and trends.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Site Optimization: Oversee product categorization, tagging, and search functionality for improved user experience and conversions.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Promotions &amp; Content: Plan and execute promotions, campaigns, and update product content to reflect accurate pricing, images, and descriptions.</li></ul></div><div>
3. Performance Marketing &amp; Web Analytics</div><div><ul><li>
Marketing Campaigns: Develop and execute performance marketing strategies across digital channels (PPC, Display, Social, Affiliate) to drive traffic and conversions.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Optimization: Continuously optimize marketing spend, creative, and targeting based on performance data.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Analytics &amp; Reporting: Use web data to identify areas for improvement, understand customer behavior onsite, optimize marketing performance and manage KPIs via eCommerce dashboards.</li></ul></div><div>
4. Product Management<ul><li>
Product Strategy: Develop product strategies that align with customer needs and brand objectives.</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure products deliver an exceptional customer experience.</li></ul></div><div><div>
5. Cross-Functional Leadership &amp; Development</div><div><ul><li>
Omnichannel Initiatives: Lead innovation in omnichannel experiences and work with central teams product team and Retail teams</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>
Prioritization &amp; Roadmap: Manage the product roadmap and ensure alignment with business goals.</li></ul></div></div>
What you&rsquo;ll need to succeed
<ul><li>Proven experience in eCommerce management with expertise in performance marketing, merchandising, and P&amp;L management</li><li>
Strong background in digital marketing channels (PPC, Display, Social Media, Affiliate Marketing) and tools (Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Dynamic Yield, SFCC).</li><li>
Data-driven decision-maker with experience in web analytics and managing eCommerce performance dashboards.</li><li>
Expertise in product management and cross-functional team collaboration to deliver exceptional customer experiences.</li><li>
Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.</li></ul>
What we can offer you
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
Using GenAI in Your Application Process
To support a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, we ask that assessments and interviews are completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools. This ensures we understand your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach real situations.
We Invite All Applicants to Apply
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.
We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.</div>

Ecommerce Manager - Jacquemus & Farm Rio

Confidential Company

<div>
 
 We are partnering on a confidential search for a
 
 Senior Manager &ndash; Talent &amp; Organisation Performance
 
 to join a large, diversified organization based in Dubai.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is an opportunity for an experienced Talent Management / Organization Development professional who enjoys
 
 building, not simply maintaining
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 The role will shape and implement enterprise-wide people frameworks spanning Performance Management, Organization Development and Talent Management, translating business strategy into scalable people practices across a complex, multi-business environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What will you own?
 
 
 
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 Design and continuously improve the
 
 Performance Management framework,
 
 including objectives, ratings, calibration, governance and reporting.
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 Develop an Organizational Balanced Scorecard, translating business strategy into measurable business and individual objectives.
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 Build and evolve Job Architecture, including job families, levels, role profiles and governance.
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 Lead job evaluation and benchmarking, ideally using Mercer IPE and/or Korn Ferry Hay, in partnership with Total Rewards.
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 Establish frameworks for critical roles, critical talent, talent reviews and succession planning.
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 Translate talent decisions into practical development, mobility, retention and workforce actions.
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 Lead people transformation initiatives from design through implementation, change and adoption.
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 Leverage people analytics, AI and automation to strengthen decision-making and improve people processes.
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 Partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation, bringing structure, insight and challenge to complex people topics.
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 What are we looking for?
 
 
 
 
 
 You will ideally bring:
 
 
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 5 - 8+ years of relevant experience across Talent Management, Organisation Development, HR Strategy or people transformation.
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 Experience gained within a Centre of Excellence, consulting environment or complex enterprise organization.
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 A strong track record of building and implementing people frameworks from the ground up, not only operating existing processes.
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 Hands-on experience across Performance Management, succession/critical talent and Job Architecture/job evaluation.
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 Demonstrable experience developing or implementing organizational Balanced Scorecards across multiple business areas.
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 Practical exposure to Mercer IPE and/or Korn Ferry Hay methodologies.
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 Strong understanding of the connection between Talent, OD and Total Rewards.
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 Excellent senior stakeholder management, facilitation and influencing capability.
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 Strong analytical and commercial judgement, with genuine curiosity around AI, automation, workforce analytics and the future of work.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why consider this opportunity?
 
 
 
 
 This is not a traditional operational HR position.
 
 
 You will have the opportunity to build core people infrastructure, influence senior-level decisions and create scalable frameworks that connect business strategy, organizational capability and talent outcomes.
 
 
 So, If your experience sits at the intersection of Talent Management, Organization Development and Performance, and you have a track record of building enterprise frameworks from the ground up, we would be interested in hearing from you.
 
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Senior Manager – Talent & Organisation Performance

Careem

<div><div>Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East &mdash; making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people&rsquo;s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.
 
Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region&rsquo;s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.
We&rsquo;re now entering our next chapter &mdash; one powered by AI. We&rsquo;re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it&rsquo;s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems &mdash; we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.
</div><div>About the role
This role leads the growth function for Careem Food in Dubai and, by extension, UAE. The Manager owns bottom-up planning, tracks performance against plan, designs and program manages growth initiatives, and ensures cross-functional alignment. This person is the primary bridge between the growth team and the commercial organisation, with direct accountability for ensuring Food hits its revenue targets in the market.
What you&rsquo;ll do
Growth Planning &amp; Bottom-Up Strategy
<ul><li><ul><li>Own the bottom-up growth plan for Dubai/UAE &ndash; translating market opportunity into measurable targets across MAUs, OPU, ARPU, and revenue.</li>
<li>Build and maintain the quarterly and annual growth roadmap, ensuring tight alignment with organisational revenue goals.</li>
</ul></li></ul>Performance Tracking &amp; Reporting
<ul><li><ul><li>Own the performance rhythm for Dubai/UAE: weekly/monthly plan vs. actuals reviews, funnel health checks, and initiative-level tracking.</li>
<li>Build and maintain dashboards that surface the health of key growth metrics across the customer funnel.</li>
<li>Proactively diagnose gaps vs. plan, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions at pace.</li>
</ul></li></ul>Commercial Partnership &amp; Revenue Accountability
<ul><li><ul><li>Act as the primary growth point of contact for the Food commercial team &ndash; ensuring growth and commercial plans are tightly integrated.</li>
<li>Co-own revenue target delivery with the commercial team; design offers, incentives, and promotions that balance growth outcomes with unit economics.</li>
</ul></li></ul>Initiative Design &amp; Execution
<ul><li><ul><li>Design growth initiatives end-to-end across user acquisition, engagement, retention, and monetisation.</li>
<li>Lead A/B testing and experimentation frameworks to iterate and optimize initiatives across channels.</li>
</ul></li></ul>Program Management
<ul><li><ul><li>Own the execution cadence for the Dubai/UAE growth portfolio: scoping, resourcing, launch timelines, and post-launch measurement.</li>
<li>Ensure initiatives are delivered on time with clear owners, milestones, and success metrics.</li>
<li>Manage cross-team dependencies and proactively escalate blockers to leadership.</li>
</ul></li></ul>Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
<ul><li><ul><li>Align Product, Engineering, Operations, and Marketing around the Dubai/UAE growth agenda.</li>
<li>Communicate growth performance and strategy clearly to senior stakeholders and leadership.</li>
</ul></li></ul>Customer Segmentation &amp; Lifecycle Management
<ul><li><ul><li>Build and manage customer segments using behavioural, demographic, and transactional data.</li>
<li>Design targeted retention and engagement programmes using cohort analysis and lifecycle insights.</li>
</ul></li></ul>What you&rsquo;ll need
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field</li>
<li>5-7 years of experience in growth, product marketing, or strategy &ndash; with a focus on e-commerce, food delivery, or consumer tech platforms</li>
<li>Proven track record of owning growth plans and delivering against revenue or engagement targets</li>
<li>Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives across product, engineering, and commercial teams</li>
<li>Prior experience in a high-growth, fast-paced market environment; MENA experience a strong plus</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills &ndash; data mining, statistical modelling, SQL</li>
<li>Deep understanding of A/B testing, cohort analysis, churn/attrition modelling, and CLTV</li>
<li>Proficiency in growth metrics: CAC, LTV, ARPU, OPU, conversion rates &ndash; Excellent program management skills &ndash; structured, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple workstreams</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills &ndash; able to drive outcomes without direct authority</li>
<li>Clear, concise communicator &ndash; comfortable in senior stakeholder reviews and cross-functional forums</li>
<li>Deep understanding of food delivery market dynamics, customer behaviour, and the competitive landscape</li>
</ul>What we&rsquo;ll provide you
We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:
<ul><li>Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.</li>
<li>Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.</li>
<li>Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.</li>
<li>Work 4 days a week in office &amp; 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)</li>
<li>Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.</li></ul></div></div>

Growth Manager

Richemont

<div>Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">1- REGIONAL CLIENT STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT. 
</h2> 
<ul><li>Define and deploy annual VIC and client development objectives per store within the territory, in alignment with HQ targets and Retail Manager direction (retain / upgrade / recruit).
</li></ul><ul><li>Map the regional High-End client landscape &mdash; tier distribution, geographic concentration, cross-door client opportunities &mdash; and set store-specific action plans accordingly.
</li></ul><ul><li>Identify the region's top-priority VIC relationships and personally invest in the highest-potential and most strategic, complementing store-level management.
</li></ul><ul><li>Partner with Couture teams to identify regional Couture prospects; ensure the regional network is equipped and motivated to deliver the Couture selling ceremony at the required standard.
</li></ul><ul><li>Provide strategic guidance on local market dynamics &mdash; competitor activity, cultural calendar, wealth migration &mdash; to support store directors in adapting their client approach.
</li></ul>Support the Head of VIC Relations with C-suite reporting on regional VIC and client development performance, flagging key relationship developments and commercial opportunities. Set a baseline of residents vs. tourists clients per door and define local recruitment target with clear strategy to achieve local clients objectives &amp; development. 
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2- RETAIL SUPPORT, TRAINING AND ORCHESTRATION. 
 
<ul><li>Serve as the primary interface between HQ client development strategy and store-level execution &mdash; cascading priorities, clarifying expectations, and troubleshooting implementation barriers.
</li></ul><ul><li>Design and deliver regional training programmes on VIC service standards, CRM best practices, outreach personalisation; adapt content to local market specificities when necessary with up-to-date training calendar
</li></ul><ul><li>Support stores management in new joiners onboarding on VICs development and service standards.
</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct regular store visits to audit clienteling practices, observe team behaviours, and deliver targeted coaching to store managers and Client Advisors.
</li></ul><ul><li>Identify high-potential talent within the retail network and support their development into future in-store client development roles or couture ambassadors.
</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate with regional HR and Learning &amp; Development teams to integrate client development competencies into onboarding and performance frameworks.
 
</li>Own the regional A&amp;P budget allocated to VIC and commercial events &mdash; allocating resources across doors, managing forecasts, and reporting on spend vs. return in accordance with the Head of VIC Relations and Client Development. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
3- REGIONAL ANIMATION &amp; CROSS-MARKET ACTIVATIONS. 
 
<ul><li>Propose and orchestrate a regional event calendar &mdash; covering in-store activations, cross-door moments, regional trunk shows, and previews &mdash; ensuring coherence with the HQ animation framework and local relevance, and ensuring a coherent annual planning with local happenings and business needs.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop flagship regional client experiences that leverage Ala&iuml;a's brand territories.
</li></ul><ul><li>Define guest lists and engagement strategies for international Maison events (fashion shows, re-sees, dinners); manage client logistics in partnership with HQ &amp; Store management
</li></ul><ul><li>Personally host key client moments across the region, embodying the brand&rsquo;s values.
</li></ul>Liaise with local partners to ensure all events are executed to the highest experiential standard. 
<ul><li>
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4- PARTNERSHIPS, BUSINESS PROVIDERS &amp; CLIENT RECRUITEMENT. 
 
<ul><li>Build and maintain a regional network of strategic business providers &mdash; private offices, luxury concierge services, stylists, cultural institutions, private members' clubs &mdash; capable of introducing qualified new clients to the Maison.
</li></ul><ul><li>Identify and formalise partnership frameworks with relevant regional players, reporting opportunities to the Head of VIC Relations and Client Development for brand-level validation and broader activation.
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop a systematic new client recruitment strategy for the region, including prospecting protocols, referral programmes, and community penetration plans for underserved client segments in line with the Ala&iuml;a codes and aesthetic.
</li></ul>Act as brand ambassador in key market environments &mdash; attending cultural and social events to represent Ala&iuml;a and naturally expand the house's relationship map. 
<ul><li>
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5- DATA ANALYSIS &amp; REGIONAL REPORTING. 
 
<ul><li>Consolidate and analyse VIC and High-End client performance data across the regional store network &mdash; spend trends, tier migration, client acquisition costs, and activation ROI.
</li></ul><ul><li>Produce structured reviews for the Head of VIC Relations and Client Development and Local GM-Brand President: monthly performance dashboards, post-activation reviews, and annual strategic assessments.
</li></ul><ul><li>Identify regional patterns and anomalies in client data that signal commercial opportunity or relationship risk, and propose data-driven responses.
</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee CRM hygiene standards across all regional doors, establishing consistent protocols and holding store teams accountable for data quality.
</li></ul>Model budget scenarios and event ROI projections to support resource allocation decisions within the regional A&amp;P envelope. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
CANDIDATE PROFILE
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Background
</h3>Minimum 8&ndash;10 years in luxury retail, with a clear trajectory that includes senior in-store roles (store management, department management, or senior client-facing position) &mdash; store experience at a high level is non-negotiable. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Demonstrated experience in a multi-door, regional, or network-level role within a luxury fashion, jewellery, watches, or lifestyle Maison.
</li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to influence, coach, and align diverse store teams without direct line management authority.
</li></ul><ul><li>Solid command of CRM systems and regional data consolidation; ability to translate data into actionable strategy.
</li></ul>Prior exposure to budget management and A&amp;P accountability is strongly preferred. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Skills &amp; Attributes
</h3><ul><li>Strategic clarity combined with operational rigour &mdash; able to think at altitude and execute at ground level with equal precision.
</li></ul><ul><li>Natural leadership presence: inspires confidence in store directors and Client Advisors alike; leads through example, not authority.
</li></ul><ul><li>Deep market intelligence and relationship capital within the territory &mdash; existing networks in luxury, culture, and finance are an asset.
</li></ul><ul><li>Entrepreneurial mindset: proactively identifies opportunities, proposes solutions, and operates with a high degree of autonomy.
</li></ul><ul><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication; fluency in English &amp; Arabic required.
</li></ul><ul><li>Aesthetic alignment with the Ala&iuml;a universe &mdash; a genuine understanding of and connection to the house's philosophy of the body, craftsmanship, and cultural rootedness.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to travel to different markets in the region is necessary.
</li></ul>#Richemont #WeCraftTheFuture</div>

Regional VIC & Client Development Manager

Al-Futtaim

<div>Job Requisition ID: 180522
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A&rdquo;rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day. 

Overview Of The Role: 
<ul><li>
The Senior Manager, CEO Office plays a crucial role in ensuring the CEO of the Group is well-prepared and informed for all strategic engagements. This demanding role involves creating briefing packs, tracking strategic projects, and maintaining key performance indicators. The role also encompasses significant executive communication responsibilities, ensuring that all speeches and communications reflect the CEO&rsquo;s voice perfectly. Operating at the intersection of intelligence, project delivery, and executive communication, this position requires close collaboration with senior leaders across various sectors and entails maintaining confidentiality and precision in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul> 

What You Will Do: 
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Executive Briefings</h4> 
<ul><li>
Produce CEO-grade briefing packs for external meetings, site visits, market tours, business reviews, and institutional engagements.</li><li>
Provide information on meeting attendees, commercial significance, essential questions, and key messages to convey.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Actionable Intelligence</h4> 
<ul><li>
Track geopolitical, economic, sector, and competitive developments relevant to the Group.</li><li>
Convert developments into concise, decision-ready reports for the CEO.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Meeting Preparation and Follow-Through</h4> 
<ul><li>
Coordinate preparation cycle for key CEO engagements.</li><li>
Capture and track outcomes, decisions, responsible parties, and timelines post-meetings.</li><li>
Ensure timely closure of follow-up actions.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Strategic Project and Performance Tracking</h4> 
<ul><li>
Maintain an updated view of agreed priority projects, monitoring milestones and risks.</li><li>
Keep clear reporting and scorecards for CEO-level priorities, producing insights and performance highlights.</li><li>
Identify matters that may require CEO attention.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Executive Communications and Positioning</h4> 
<ul><li>
Draft speeches, talking points, and correspondence for the CEO and senior executives.</li><li>
Ensure the communications reflect CEO's voice and are audience-appropriate.</li><li>
Support positioning of CEO and Group with partners, investors, governments, and media.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Governance and Team Contribution</h4> 
<ul><li>
Support the structure and cadence of leadership meetings, offsites, and reviews.</li><li>
Ensure agendas, materials, and decision records are concise and useful.</li><li>
Contribute actively to CEO Office team, sharing information and taking ownership of tasks.</li></ul> 

Required Skills To Be Successful: 
<ul><li>
Exceptional written and spoken English.</li><li>
Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle concurrent workstreams.</li><li>
Commercial and geopolitical literacy with a focus on regional and Middle East dynamics.</li><li>
Proficiency with digital and AI tools to enhance productivity and quality of work.</li></ul> 

What Qualifies You For The Role: 
<ul><li>
Minimum of 8 to 10 years in CEO or executive office, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or senior corporate affairs.</li><li>
Experience supporting a chief executive or board-level principal, handling sensitive material.</li><li>
Ability to research and synthesize complex information quickly and accurately.</li><li>
Strong written English skills, capable of producing high-quality executive communications.</li></ul> 
We&rsquo;re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish. 

Before you click &ldquo;apply&rdquo;: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. 

As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.</div>

Senior Manager - CEO Office

Arada

<div>
 Head of Learning &amp; Development
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 The Head of Learning &amp; Development (L&amp;D) is responsible for shaping and driving the organization's learning strategy to build a highly skilled, future-ready workforce. Additionally, the role will be responsible for designing, leading, and executing the organization's learning strategy to build workforce capability, enhance employee performance, and support business objectives. This role drives a culture of continuous learning, leadership development, talent growth, and organizational effectiveness through innovative learning solutions and strategic initiatives.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 Learning Strategy &amp; Leadership
 
 
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 Develop and implement a comprehensive Learning &amp; Development strategy aligned with business goals and workforce planning.
 </li>
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 Establish a learning culture that promotes continuous development, knowledge sharing, and career growth.
 </li>
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 Partner with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and future talent requirements.
 </li>
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 Lead and mentor the Learning &amp; Development team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Talent &amp; Leadership Development
 
 
 <ul>
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 Design and manage leadership development programs for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.
 </li>
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 Support succession planning initiatives through targeted development programs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Create competency frameworks and career development pathways across functions.
 </li>
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 Oversee mentoring, coaching, and high-potential employee development programs.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Learning Program Management
 
 
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 Conduct organizational training needs analyses to identify learning priorities.
 </li>
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 Design, procure, and deliver learning solutions using classroom, virtual, blended, and digital methodologies.
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 Evaluate program effectiveness using learning metrics, business outcomes, and ROI analysis.
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 Ensure learning content remains relevant, engaging, and aligned with industry best practices.
 
 
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 </ul>
 Digital Learning &amp; Innovation
 
 
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 Drive adoption of modern learning technologies, including microlearning, AI-enabled learning tools, and social learning approaches.
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 Develop scalable digital learning strategies to support a geographically diverse workforce.
 
 
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 Stakeholder Management
 
 
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 Collaborate with HR Business Partners, functional leaders, and external vendors to deliver learning solutions.
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 Advise executives and managers on workforce capability and organizational development initiatives.
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 Build strategic partnerships with learning providers, universities, and professional institutions.
 
 
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 Budget &amp; Governance
 
 
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 Develop and manage the annual L&amp;D budget.
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 Monitor training expenditures and ensure cost-effective resource utilization.
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 Establish governance, policies, and compliance standards related to learning and development.
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 Ensure mandatory and regulatory training requirements are met.
 
 
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 Qualifications:
 
 
 Education
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
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 Master's degree preferred.
 
 
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 Experience
 
 
 
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 10+ years of progressive experience in Learning &amp; Development, Talent Development, or Organizational Development.
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 Experience designing enterprise-wide learning and leadership development strategies.
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 Experience of selecting LMS and acquiring relevant technologies to support the function
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 Experience working in complex, multi-site, or multinational organizations preferred.
 
 
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 Core Competencies:
 
 
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 Strategic Thinking
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 Leadership &amp; People Management
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 Influencing &amp; Stakeholder Management
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 Business Acumen
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 Project &amp; Program Management
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 Innovation &amp; Continuous Improvement
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 Communication &amp; Presentation Skills
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 Coaching &amp; Mentoring
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 Data-Driven Decision Making
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Head - Learning & Development

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