Strategy Implementation Manager - Aviation

Tandem Search

Dubai, UAE

Ref: KP709-2682

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A  renowned transport consulting company who works with  tier-1 stakeholders throughout the transportation value chain looking for a Strategy Implementation Manager.  Reporting to the Partner in charge of our Dubai Office and all the firm activities in the Middle East, the Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing the execution of consulting assignments related to the implementation of Project Management Offices (PMO) and Offices of Strategy Management (OSM)
• Managing client relationship, building-up long-term partnerships and extensive understanding of clients’ needs, having the ability to identify future collaboration opportunities
• Delivering project scope of work, within budget and profitability targets
• Team management, capacity building and recruitment within the local practice
• Ensuring excellence in the project development in terms of quality and complying with agreed timings
• Structuring case problem-solving and assigning consultants’ tasks, supervising and evaluating the performance of the team under his/her responsibility
• Leveraging on the company expertise globally to build up the local capabilities of project management and strategy implementation
• Introducing new working methodologies and acquiring new functional knowledge to improve the delivery performance of the organization
• Contributing to the overall development of the organization, participating in a global event of the management team, receiving and delivering training, etc.
• The Manager will be based in our Dubai office and travel around the GCC region and globally upon project requirements.

Requirements

Professional profile
• Master’s degree from a top-tier university program preferably in Aeronautical, Industrial or Civil Engineering
• MBA/EMBA from tier-1 business school will be highly valued
• More than 8 years of experience in management consulting
• At least 5 years of experience leading project management offices (PMO) and/or offices of strategy management (OSM). Other experiences in management consulting will be highly valued
• Nice to have experience in the transportation sector: operators (airlines, shipping lines, logistics operators, railway operators, etc.), infrastructure management companies (airports, ports, roads, rail, etc.) and service providers.
• High level of self-reliance, work capacity, and client orientation
• Enthusiasm to develop a professional career in consulting
• Proactive, team player and well-developed communication skills
• Proficiency in English. Fluency in Arabic and 3rd language will be highly valued
• Availability to travel

About the Company

Building businesses, changing lives

At Tandem, we’ve built a vast network of top-tier professionals across the globe. We empower businesses to thrive by delivering unmatched talent solutions. With our global reach, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to excellence, we drive transformative growth and shape exceptional teams.

Who we are.

We are a team of industry experts, driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. We are dedicated to providing unique talent solutions and nurturing collaborative partnerships that redefine success.

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