Senior Strategy Manager

Senior Manager – Strategic Planning

Our client is a leading financial services organisation undergoing an ambitious transformation programme. They are seeking a Senior Manager – Strategic Planning to help shape enterprise strategy, drive execution of strategic priorities and support executive leadership in delivering long-term business objectives.

This is a highly visible role, working closely with senior stakeholders to influence strategic direction and ensure successful delivery of key initiatives across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and evolution of the organisation's corporate strategy and long-term strategic roadmap.
• Conduct market, competitor and macroeconomic analysis to identify growth opportunities and strategic priorities.
• Develop strategic frameworks, performance measures and executive-level reporting for senior leadership.
• Produce high-quality presentations, board papers and strategic recommendations to support executive decision making.
• Establish and oversee governance frameworks to ensure effective execution of strategic initiatives.
• Monitor strategic programmes, KPIs, risks and interdependencies, ensuring initiatives remain aligned to business objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into operational execution and measurable outcomes.
• Facilitate quarterly and annual strategic performance reviews for executive leadership.
• Manage relationships with external consulting partners, ensuring engagements deliver commercial value and actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate consulting proposals, oversee project delivery and ensure knowledge transfer into the organisation.
• Promote best practice strategic planning methodologies and continuous improvement across the business.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Approximately 10+ years' professional experience, including significant experience within corporate strategy, strategic planning or enterprise transformation.
• Experience within the financial services sector is essential.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Strong experience engaging with executive leadership and preparing board-level presentations.
• Previous experience working with, or managing, external consulting firms is highly desirable.
• Experience operating within complex, matrix organisations.

48/52k AED per month