Strategic Projects Manager - Public Sector

Michael Page

UAE

Ref: HP350-6296

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

As the Strategic Projects Manager, you will work closely with the senior leadership and other ADGEs on driving the entity's key strategic initiatives, from ideation to execution.

Client Details

This is a government organisation exploring a broad range of new strategic initiatives for Abu Dhabi to create a lasting impact.

Description

* Receive and evaluate requests for new strategic initiatives, then lead prioritisation of execution.
* Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of data, through financial modelling and forecasting, to justify strategy considerations, while contributing to elements such as feasibility studies, market analysis, competition benchmarking and growth strategies.
* Utilise results to derive meaningful insights to develop recommendations that most effectively support the entity's overall executive plan.
* Lead the periodic analysis of outcomes and ensure reporting on any dynamic changes based on the gathered statistics, global and historical benchmarks and overall results.
* Provide support to the business to fulfil analytical and research requirements in alignment with operations plans and strategic initiatives.
* Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met while adhering to approved budgets.

Job Offer

* Attractive, tax-free salary
* Opportunity to work on high-profile initiatives with influential stakeholders

Requirements

* An undergraduate degree from a top-tier university, preferably in the fields of economics, business administration, finance, public policy, or engineering.
* An MBA or relevant master's degree is strongly beneficial but not essential.
* At least 5 - 8 years experience in strategy consulting in the public services sector from a top strategy consulting firm or a mix of strategy consulting and relevant experience in a public sector entity.
* Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills, with an aptitude for analytical work.
* Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
* Ability to interact and engage with the C-level management and executive leadership team

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.

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Projects Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 30,500

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