Director Strategy

Job description / Role

Based in Bahrain our client is a leading business group who provide services in Projects Development, Application Management and Acquisition. Our client is currently looking for a Director - Strategy

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Document the evolving group strategy in light of changing external circumstances and shifting internal priorities, alongside the executive tasked with the matter.
- Facilitate the development of the strategic link between the operating entities, the investment holdings, the support platform and the group mandate/vision.
- Provide the relevant strategic and project management skill-sets to implement or support the implementation of various group strategies.
- Act in the capacity of a change agent and help the company evolve by instigating and facilitating change that drives the company towards overall strategic mission.
- Put in place a system or model that links Group goals with employee objectives and drive implementation ensuring communication is cascaded down from executives to mid managers to junior staff.

Requirements

- Bachelors Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or similar.
- MBA or Masters Degree
- PMP, IPMA Level B or similar certification strongly desired.
- At least 8 years experience in strategy or similar role
- Banking or finance experience preferred.
- Advanced level of knowledge in Microsoft Office products including MS Project or other project management tools.
- Experience in strategic/project management consultation strongly preferred.
- Bi-lingual in Arabic and English is preferred. Fluency in English is required.
- Energetic, pro-active and innovative multi-tasker, troubleshooter and go-getter.
- Ability to negotiate, obtain buy-in and communicate effectively with individuals of all levels within the Group and externally.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities and team management
- Excellent interpersonal skills and developed EQ
- Ability to work with respect for confidential information.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strategic and big picture thinking

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering