Associate Director - Strategy and Operations

Job description / Role

Associate Director - Strategy and Operations : Govt. Startup

You will act as the primary support and advisor to the CEO, driving the strategic plans for the organisation and be responsible for facilitating effective decision-making, managing critical projects, and ensuring seamless communication across the leadership team.

Client Details

New organisation being set up to support the ongoing growth of an exciting sector.

Description

* Strategic Planning & Execution: Support CEO in developing and executing strategic plans, analysing market trends, and managing industry development activities.
* Leadership & Team Management: Act as a liaison to the CEO, lead strategic projects, help with management of the leadership team, and oversee support staff.
* Communication & Representation: Prepare content for meetings, represent the CEO in discussions, draft communications, and manage internal/external communication.
* Operational Oversight: Oversee daily operations, monitor KPIs, and manage resource allocation.
* Organisational Development: Contribute to refining policies, support people management strategies, and foster a positive work environment.

Job Offer

* Attractive, tax-free salary of AED 35,000 - 40,000 per month + bonus, schooling allowance, family medical and family travel allowance.
* Opportunity to play a key role in helping to build a new organisation by supporting the CEO directly

Requirements

* Existing experience in reporting directly to a CEO of a growing business, managing a varied range of tasks OR diverse experience within an international strategy or management consulting firm.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong leadership, project management, and organisational skills.
* Strategic planning and execution experience.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.