Associate Manager – Strategy (UAE National Only)

Job Purpose

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Support the development, review, and improvement of the Chamber’s strategic plan in alignment with its vision and goals.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and initiatives with clear accountability.
• Design and implement strategic projects that support performance management goals.
• Lead strategic planning workshops to ensure cross-departmental coordination.
• Ensure alignment of all initiatives with the Chamber’s overall strategy and leadership direction.
• Assist in executing organizational development and change management efforts to support growth and long-term success.

Performance Management & KPIs

• Review and validate key performance indicator (KPI) results to ensure their accuracy and reliability.
• Analyze performance indicators to assess the achievement of strategic objectives and identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive periodic performance reports to the direct manager, including results, challenges, and recommendations.
• Review and update performance indicators to align with changing priorities and emerging trends at Dubai Chambers.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure integrated and effective implementation of initiatives and projects related to performance indicators.
• Take corrective and preventive actions as needed to address challenges and ensure efficient workflow.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by reviewing processes and proposing development initiatives that enhance institutional performance.

Project Management

• Lead and manage strategic projects from initiation to closure using standardized project management frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, Agile).
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement, reporting, and communication throughout project lifecycles.

Strategic Communication & Reporting

• Prepare strategic reports, presentations, and briefing notes for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate strategy review sessions, performance review meetings, and quarterly strategic alignment updates.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial Engineer, Strategy, Management, or a related field
• Professional certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) and/or Strategy Management (e.g., Balanced Scorecard, OKR) is an asset.

Minimum Experience and Skills

• 4–6 years of experience in strategic planning, project management, or performance management, preferably in public institutions or membership organizations.
• Experience in working with executive leadership and government stakeholders is preferred.