Strategy Manager - Travel and Tourism

Job description / Role

Manager for Travel and Tourism for a globally renowned strategy house based in Dubai, UAE. The role of Manager is a senior role with management and client development responsibilities, alongside a responsibility to to provide services in travel & transportation ranging from consulting on asset-based strategy development and business process optimization through to implementation support in major change initiatives, management of sustainability, and safety issues.

Primary day-to-day duties
- Maintaining and developing relationships with existing clients; as well as a broader professional network;
- Developing client solutions, addressing client input, and designing materials that effectively communicate recommendations;
- Developing and seeing through plans; forecasting resources; preparing budgets;
- Supporting the development of junior staff through regular feedback and mentorship;
- Keeping up to date with knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organisations;
- Enhancing company reputation by establishing oneself as a recognized authority in the field, and representing the company in external events;
- Participating in firm improvements; potentially leading on internal change initiatives.-

Reporting and supervisory relationships

An Engagement Manager is often the primary lead on a project. You will supervise up to five people, depending on the nature of the case they are leading. You will also serve as a line manager for more junior staff members. You will report to either a Principal or Partner. Oversight can be limited and an Engagement Manager is expected to take substantial responsibility for delivery of high quality deliverable. An Engagement Manager will also report to the Partners regarding non-project work, such as client development and operational responsibilities.

Requirements

Experience and qualifications

Candidates must have ten or more years of experience, with four to six year consultancy experience with a globally reputed strategy house is a must. Previous experience managing projects and complex analysis is required.

A first class or upper second-class degree in economics or a closely related field is required. An MSc/MA/MBA or Ph.D. in a relevant field preferred. Fluency in English is essential. Professional level Arabic is a strong advantage.

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.