VP Strategic Planning and Performance Management

Job description / Role

As the VP Strategic Planning & Performance Management, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for leading the development and execution of the organisation's strategic plan and establishing a robust performance management framework.

Client Details

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

Description

* Leading the strategic planning process, facilitating strategic dialogues across business units and functions to align objectives and priorities with company vision
* Developing and maintaining a comprehensive strategic roadmap, identifying key growth opportunities and assessing potential risks and challenges
* Overseeing the development of robust business cases to support strategic investments and initiatives, ensuring thorough financial and operational analysis
* Establishing and driving a comprehensive performance management framework, including the definition of key performance indicators (KPIs), target setting and performance monitoring mechanisms
* Leading a team of professionals within the strategic planning and performance management function, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting their professional development
* Collaborating closely with finance, operations, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution
* Presenting strategic plans and performance reports to the executive leadership team and the board of directors

Job Offer

* Competitive, tax-free salary
* Unique opportunity to play a strategic role within a growing entity in the UAE

* A strong academic background, ideally with a Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
* A proven track record of success working for an international consulting firm within the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have a blend of both consulting and in-house industry strategic planning experience
* Highly desirable sector experience within the utilities industry, demonstrating a strong understanding of the sector's dynamics and challenges
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights
* A hands-on, proactive approach and a demonstrated ability to both develop strategy and drive implementation
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in managing and developing a team
* Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership through your story telling expertise

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.