Strategic Business Manager

Job description / Role

We are seeking a highly capable and resourceful Strategic Business Manager to support the Head of Media & Communication. This is a mid-level, high-impact role offering a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, innovation, and transformation across a dynamic and growing media portfolio.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and a hands-on operator, capable of managing multiple initiatives, supporting investment decisions, and ensuring alignment between the media portfolio’s goals and business transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Execution & Leadership Support
- Act as a thought partner to the Head of Media & Communication, helping translate strategic priorities into actionable plans
- Coordinate key vertical-wide initiatives across OOH businesses and the advertising agency
- Monitor progress of transformation projects and ensure timely execution of key deliverables

Business Planning & Operational Oversight
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between media subsidiaries and central teams
- Identify performance gaps and improvement areas; propose and follow through on initiatives to optimize operations
- Support budget planning, KPI tracking, and performance reporting

Growth & Investment Support
- Conduct market research and opportunity assessments for new business ventures (organic and inorganic)
- Assist in preparing investment memos, financial models, and business cases
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for deal evaluation and execution

Innovation & AI Enablement
- Collaborate with internal innovation teams to pilot AI or tech-led initiatives across subsidiaries
- Track trends, vendors, and internal experiments to accelerate innovation adoption

Communication & Reporting
- Prepare high-quality presentations, board materials, and strategic communications
- Serve as a liaison between the media vertical and supporting business functions (e.g., Strategy, Finance, Transformation)

- 5–8 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or media/advertising/tech environments
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in complex organizations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- High ownership mindset, with ability to work independently and under pressure
- Understanding of the media or advertising landscape is a strong plus

Education:

- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Why Join Us:

- Work directly with executive leadership on high-priority strategic initiatives
- Influence the growth of a media portfolio leading innovation in the UAE and beyond
- Operate in a fast-paced environment that values initiative, innovation, and impact

Salary:
AED 40,000 to 50,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations - from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education.