Manager, Strategy And Transformation - Utilities

Job description / Role

As a Strategic Transformation Manager, you will lead the execution of strategic initiatives, providing high-level advisory support to executive leadership and ensuring alignment with long-term business priorities. The role demands deep strategic acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and a transformation-driven mindset to shape and implement the organisation's future direction

Client Details

Well - established and highly successful organisation in Abu Dhabi, competing at an international scale.

Description

* Lead corporate strategic initiatives that align with long-term objectives and value creation goals.
* Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to executive leadership on key business challenges and opportunities.
* Drive structured planning, evaluation, and execution of corporate strategy to enhance market positioning.
* Conduct ongoing market intelligence and risk analysis to inform strategic direction.
* Oversee the preparation of executive policy recommendations and strategic reports for CEO-level decision-making.
* Facilitate cross-functional alignment and synergy on strategic initiatives across business units.
* Support the development and implementation of strategic planning methodologies and performance monitoring.

Job Offer

* Attractive compensation package
* Opportunity to work closely with influential leadership in an impactful role

* Must have an undergraduate degree from a top - tier international university, preferably in the fields of economics, business administration, engineering, or a relevant field.
* MBA or relevant master's degree is strongly beneficial but not essential.
* At least 10 years of experience in strategic advisory, or transformation roles in the Middle East.
* Experience in the utilities sector is mandatory.
* Strong ability to lead strategic initiatives with measurable impact across complex organisations.
* Demonstrated experience engaging with C-level executives and synthesising insights for high-level decision-making.
* Background in both strategy formulation and implementation is preferred.
* Experience working across cross-functional teams and managing transformation agendas.
* Exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and executive reporting skills.

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.