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Abu Dhabi ports

<div><div><div><div><div><div>The Digital Strategy Senior Manager is a key leadership role responsible for spearheading the Digital strategy team and guiding the organization's Digital strategic planning and execution within the Corporate Digital &amp; Transformation department at AD Ports Group. As a seasoned professional in Digital &amp; Technology strategy development, this role involves leading the formulation and refinement of Group wide strategies, ensuring they align with the organization's overall vision and mission. The Digital Strategy Senior Manager plays a crucial part in setting strategic directions, maintaining a competitive edge, and supporting decentralized Digital business units in their strategic direction setting, fostering a culture of innovation and forward-thinking across the organization. This role demands a high level of expertise in managing complex strategic projects and a deep understanding of digital technology dynamics to effectively drive strategic change and growth in the Digital space for AD Ports Group.</div></div></div></div></div></div>
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Lead the Digital strategy and strategic planning capabilities for ADPG Group Digital &amp; Transformation, ensuring alignment with the overall organizational goals.<br>
Manage the overall ADPG Digital Strategy (and associated sub-Strategies e.g. AI), developing and maintaining a standard methodology for strategy formulation, cascading and reporting.<br>
Facilitate strategy alignment with the Group Shareholder expectations, including Group level Digital KPI&rsquo;s<br>
Guide and provide expert advice on the development and alignment of digital strategies across different AD Ports Group clusters, ensuring they enable the business strategies of the respective clusters.<br>
Oversee the annual Digital strategic planning process, from conception to execution, ensuring it supports the Group&rsquo;s broader strategy, and aligns the organization to the guiding objectives and priorities set at a Group level<br>
Lead strategic transformation engagements and collaborate with external consultants as necessary to guarantee the quality and timeliness of strategy-related projects and initiatives.<br>
Ensure that the strategies developed are actionable and measurable, with a clear impact on the Group&rsquo;s long-term success.<br>
Lead, develop and manage Digital Strategy and Planning team, ensuring their alignment with the Group&rsquo;s strategic objective and oversee their professional development.<br>
Foster a culture of strategic thinking and continuous improvement within the team and the wider organization.<br>
Lead cross-functional teams in strategic Digital initiatives, promoting collaboration and integration across different departments and clusters.<br>
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Lead and develop a team of digital strategists, analysts, and project managers<br>
Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to direct reports.<br>
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and digitally-minded team culture.<br>
Manage resource allocation, capacity planning, and succession development within the digital team.<br>
Champion cross-functional knowledge sharing and digital upskilling initiatives across departments.<br>
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Align digital transformation efforts with overall business strategy and future vision.<br>
Develop business cases for investment in digital capabilities, platforms, and systems.<br>
Partner with executive leadership to embed digital thinking in long-term planning.<br>
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Identify strategic partnerships with technology providers, startups, and academia.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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English &ndash; Excellent Written and Spoken. Arabic optional<br>
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A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in a similar role<br>
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Within a consulting or high-calibre multi-national organization<br>
Proven experience in technology strategy development<br>
10+ years of Technology strategy development and strategic planning experience with an international consulting firm or a high-profile organisation<br>
Profound understanding and expertise in strategic planning and execution, capable of leading complex strategy development across the organization.<br>
Strong leadership abilities to guide and develop a high-performing strategy team, with a focus on mentoring and professional growth.<br>
Exceptional analytical capabilities to synthesize complex data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategic plans.<br>
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate and drive strategic vision across various levels of the organization.<br>
Advanced problem-solving skills, adept at identifying and addressing challenges in strategy development and implementation.<br>
Capacity to innovate and adapt strategies in a dynamic business environment, maintaining alignment with the organization's evolving needs.<br>
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across different departments and with external partners, fostering a unified approach to strategy.<br>
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Deep understanding of the industry and market trends, ensuring the strategies developed are relevant and competitive.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Manager Digital Strategy

Dentsu

<div></div><div><div>Job Description:</div><div>
The Digital Strategy Director will lead and elevate digital media strategies across pitches and existing accounts. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this role is responsible for building innovative, data-informed narratives and solutions that strengthen dentsu media&rsquo;s strategic offering and client impact. The Digital Strategy Director bridges the gap between brand strategy and digital execution, ensuring strategies are future-ready, platform-agnostic, and grounded in measurable outcomes.</div><div></div><div>
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Lead digital media strategy in pitches and major account reviews, delivering compelling narratives, innovations, and best-in-class solutions.</li><li>
Define digital investment strategies, balancing allocations across programmatic, social, video, and emerging platforms.</li><li>
Establish and track relevant KPIs, ensuring strategies are measurable and data-driven.</li><li>
Identify and integrate the right data sources to enrich decision-making, ensuring seamless flow between platforms and analytics.</li><li>
Advise planners and trading teams on digital platform capabilities, optimization levers, and measurement opportunities.</li><li>
Partner closely with measurement leads to ensure alignment between strategy and performance reporting.</li><li>
Provide feedback to the Product &amp; Solutions Lead and Audience Data Lead to inform product development and innovation roadmap.</li><li>
Stay ahead of emerging platforms, technologies, and data solutions to ensure strategies remain competitive and forward-looking.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Qualifications &amp; Experience</div><ul><li>
10+ years&rsquo; experience in digital strategy, planning, or media consulting, with proven leadership in pitches and client strategy.</li><li>
Deep expertise in programmatic, social, and digital video ecosystems.</li><li>
Strong understanding of big tech platforms (Google, Meta, Amazon, TikTok, Snap, etc.) and their measurement frameworks.</li><li>
Experience integrating multiple data sources into unified planning and measurement strategies.</li><li>
Excellent storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex digital solutions into compelling narratives.</li><li>
Collaborative leadership style, able to bridge strategy, trading, product, and data functions.</li></ul><div></div><div>
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Dubai<div></div><div>
Brand:</div>
Dentsu<div></div><div>
Time Type:</div>
Full time<div></div><div>
Contract Type:</div>
Permanent</div>

Digital Strategy Director

MCG Talent

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  The Head of Talent Management is responsible for designing and executing the organization&rsquo;s talent strategy to attract, develop, retain, and engage top talent. This leadership role oversees the entire talent lifecycle, including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and organizational development. The role is strategic in nature and works closely with senior leadership to ensure talent initiatives align with business goals.
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  Talent Strategy &amp; Planning
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   Develop and implement a comprehensive talent management strategy aligned with business objectives.
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   Partner with senior leadership and HRBPs to forecast talent needs and build robust succession pipelines.
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   Lead workforce planning initiatives and ensure alignment with business growth.
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   Oversee the performance management process to drive a high-performance culture.
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   Identify critical roles and develop succession plans for key leadership positions.
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   Design and deliver leadership development programs to grow internal talent pipelines.
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   Lead the design and implementation of learning strategies to upskill the workforce.
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   Introduce innovative learning tools, platforms, and methodologies (e.g., digital learning, microlearning).
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   Partner with department heads to identify training needs and ensure learning interventions support business priorities.
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  Employee Engagement &amp; Retention
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   Champion initiatives that drive employee engagement and build a strong organizational culture.
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   Use data and insights from engagement surveys and exit interviews to improve retention strategies.
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   Design programs that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
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   Leverage data to track talent metrics such as turnover, bench strength, internal mobility, and skill gaps.
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   Present insights and recommendations to leadership for informed decision-making.
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   Maintain and optimize talent systems and platforms (e.g., LMS, talent review tools).
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   Experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide talent strategies.
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   Strong business acumen with the ability to link talent practices to organizational performance.
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   Proven success in building leadership development and succession planning frameworks.
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   Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
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Head of Talent Management

Aaramam

<p>We are a fast-growing <b>F&amp;B group with 7 branches and 300+ employees</b> in Dubai, looking for a <b>Senior HR Manager</b> to lead our people strategy and operations.</p><p><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do:</b></p><ul><li>Lead HR strategy across 7 branches and 300+ staff.</li><li>Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.</li><li>Ensure payroll, WPS, visa, and labor law compliance.</li><li>Drive employee engagement, training, and retention programs.</li><li>Partner with leadership on performance management and succession planning.</li></ul><p><b>What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</b></p><ul><li>8&ndash;10 years HR experience (5+ in leadership), ideally in F&amp;B, hospitality, or retail.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, WPS, and HR compliance.</li><li>Experience managing multi-branch teams.</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul><p><b>What We Offer:</b></p><ul><li>Competitive salary + incentives.</li><li>Medical insurance + statutory benefits.</li><li>Opportunity to shape HR strategy in one of the most well-known F&amp;B business in the UAE.</li></ul><p>Location: Dubai, UAE</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Do you have experience in the F&amp;B industry?</li><li>Do you hold a valid UAE visa?</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>HRM: 5 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>Malayalam (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Application Deadline: 10/09/2025</p>

Senior Human Resources Manager

Abu Dhabi projects and infrastructure centre

<p><strong>Job Title: Section Head – Projects Strategy&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Section Head – Projects Strategy plays a leading role in shaping and guiding the strategic direction of capital projects by overseeing the development of detailed analyses related to approved strategies and closely monitoring the implementation of strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This role is instrumental in ensuring that capital projects are fully aligned with broader government objectives and deliver measurable impact in line with Abu Dhabi’s vision.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As the head of the Strategic Integration Section, the role involves extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams to embed strategic priorities into every stage of the capital project lifecycle. This includes translating high-level strategic plans into actionable insights and ensuring that projects are initiated, executed, and measured in alignment with defined strategic goals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Section Head serves as a key liaison between the planning teams, stakeholders, and senior management, clearly communicating strategic objectives and performance expectations. By fostering transparency, alignment, and accountability, the role ensures that all stakeholders are engaged and working towards shared outcomes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to driving strategic alignment, the Section Head plays a pivotal role in enhancing project planning methodologies through continuous improvement initiatives. This includes evaluating existing practices, identifying opportunities for optimization, and contributing to the development of refined planning frameworks that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of capital project delivery.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Through strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and methodical integration of KPIs, the Section Head – Projects Strategy contributes significantly to the success and sustainability of the capital projects portfolio.</p>

Section Head (Projects Strategy)

Keeta

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  Strategy Analyst Intern
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  Keeta/Business Analysis and Strategy/Business Strategy
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  BA-Business Analysis
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   Location:
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  Riyadh
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   Educational Requirement:
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  Bachelor's degree
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   Please apply to this position only if you are currenly enrolled in the university!
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  1. Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and organizing market data, as well as monitoring industry trends
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  2. Assist strategic analysts in completing user research, translation, and organizational coordination tasks
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  3. Collaborate with other departments to coordinate resources and drive project implementation and execution
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  1. Proficient in English and Arabic.
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  2. Bachelor's degree or above, with preference given to majors in business, economics, management, or related fields.
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  3. Strong interest in business analysis and strategic planning, with excellent logical thinking skills.
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  4. Solid data analysis and communication skills, capable of clearly articulating complex issues and solutions.
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  5. Team player with the ability to effectively coordinate resources and drive project progress.
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  1. This position offers the opportunity for interns to convert to full-time roles.
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  2. Gain hands-on experience in strategic planning and execution at top-tier companies, while developing business analysis and decision-making skills.
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  3. Receive guidance and support from a professional team to enhance your career growth potential.
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Strategy Analyst Intern

Dubai Taxi Company

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  -The Manager &ndash; Corporate Strategy will support the development and execution of strategies that align with DTC&rsquo;s mission and goals. This includes conducting market research, analyzing industry trends, and offering insights on competitors. The role involves working with stakeholders to implement key initiatives, track performance, manage strategic risks, and recommend improvements to ensure long-term growth, efficiency, and resilience.
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   Assist in formulating and executing the company&rsquo;s corporate strategy to align with its mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
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   Support the development and implementation of strategy plans, policies, procedures, and performance monitoring across the company.
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   Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, strategic opportunities, and competitive insights relevant to the company&rsquo;s growth.
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   Contribute to the identification and definition of strategic objectives that support the company&rsquo;s long-term goals.
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   Provide analysis of internal capabilities, market trends, and competitor performance to inform corporate strategy development.
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   Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives and resources.
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   Support the development of short-, medium-, and long-term strategic plans based on internal and external forecasts.
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   Monitor and evaluate the execution of strategic projects to ensure alignment with overall corporate strategy and objectives.
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   Assist in communicating the company&rsquo;s strategic direction to employees and stakeholders, promoting alignment with the broader business goals.
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   Establish performance indicators and action plans to monitor the progress of strategic initiatives.
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   Assist in the development and implementation of sustainable transportation solutions and environmental impact reduction strategies.
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   Monitor departmental and cross-functional performance, ensuring that services are delivered as per established schedules and guidelines.
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   Minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience in strategic planning, corporate strategy, with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role within a similar industry.
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   Experience in conducting market analysis, competitive intelligence, and scenario planning.
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   Experience in the United Arab Emirates or the Gulf countries is a plus.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Economic, or any related field.
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   Professional certification(s) such as Certified Strategic Management Professional (CSMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), or equivalent is mandatory.
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