Job Description
About the Role:
As a Strategic Planning & Execution Consultant based in the United Arab Emirates, you will partner with senior leadership teams to define, plan, and deliver critical business initiatives. Leveraging your expertise in both technical project management tools and non-technical strategy development, you will drive end-to-end execution of strategic programs that achieve measurable outcomes and align with organizational objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with C-level and senior stakeholders to articulate business vision, goals, and strategic priorities
- Develop comprehensive strategic plans, roadmaps, and execution frameworks
- Configure, customize, and administer Jira and Microsoft Planner for project tracking and governance
- Lead cross-functional project teams through planning, execution, monitoring, and closing phases
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and drive continuous improvement
- Facilitate workshops, strategy sessions, and change management activities
- Prepare executive-level presentations, status reports, and risk mitigation plans
- Coach and mentor internal teams on best practices in strategic planning and project execution
Required Qualifications:
- 7–12 years of consulting or industry experience in strategic planning and program execution
- Proven proficiency configuring and managing Jira and Microsoft Planner in a corporate environment
- Strong non-technical skills in strategy formulation, business planning, and execution management
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through delivery
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills at all organizational levels
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or MBA
- PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, or Agile certification (e.g., Scrum Master, ACP)
- Experience working with clients in the UAE or broader GCC region
- Familiarity with additional project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic
- Prior experience in a top-tier consulting firm or professional services environment
Position Details
- Position Title: Strategic Planning & Execution Consultant
- Location: United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Consulting / Professional Services
- Experience Required: 7+ years
