Manager Business Planning & Development

About This Role

Job Description About the International Office Delivering global ambitions of the UAE’s leadership, the ADPG senior management envisioned the creation of international offices. The International Office is a business unit of AD Ports Group (ADPG) to accelerate its expansion globally, supporting the growth synergy and focuses on developing projects that support the five pillars of ADPG, the 5 business clusters namely Ports, Maritime, Logistics, Digital and ECFZ. Beginning with exploring growth opportunities, ensuring due diligence, and developing project opportunities that triggers growth patterns for all clusters and thus ensuring a balanced growth structure for the whole company and the wider economy of this country. International Office currently spreads in 3 main geographical regions – Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia. ADPG now has presence in almost 40 plus countries. Some well-established operations, some developing projects and some markets are just opening. International Office (IO) acts as the Central bolt connecting these 5 clusters, bringing them together for projects that benefit the overall growth of trade and industry in these regions.

JOB PURPOSE: Support the development and execution of business planning and development initiatives across international markets by identifying growth opportunities, conducting market and financial analysis, and contributing to the implementation of expansion strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities Core Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of market research, business planning and growth strategies across international markets.
• Identify and assess new business opportunities, including market entry strategies, partnerships, and structuring.
• Manage development of project investment cases, feasibility studies, and due diligence processes
• Provide comprehensive financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Support implementation and asset management of existing portfolio investments in the Middle East & Egypt region
• Prepare presentations, reports, and memos for the line manager, internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Monitor project performance and support analysis of operational, financial, and commercial data.
• Support client and partner engagements, including meetings, proposals, and follow-ups.
• Maintain and update records of business development pipelines, opportunities, and performance metrics.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging opportunities across target markets.

People Management Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support junior team members in executing assigned tasks.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and development support.
• Contribute to performance evaluations and team capability building.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the implementation of business development and expansion strategies.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on market intelligence and competitive analysis.
• Support the development of initiatives that drive revenue growth and enhance customer value.

Qualifications Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Master’s degree is an advantage.

Language Skills:

• Proficiency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.

Years of Experience:

• Minimum 7–12 years of relevant experience.
• Preference to in-house development team for multinational, financial modelling consultancy, or Big Four accounting firm

Nature of Experience:

• Experience in business planning, strategy, or business development roles.
• Exposure to international markets, preferably within ports, maritime, logistics, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Experience in project coordination and execution.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

About Us AD Ports Group

A Global Player

Through organic growth and partnerships, AD Ports Group has developed over the years into an integrated premier enabler of trade, industrialisation, and economic diversification. Established by Emiri Decree and owned by ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy.

AD Ports Group is committed to building elite trade and logistics propositions. As trade has grown, so have we. Today, we are an integrated business across 5 clusters – Digital, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Logistics, Maritime, and Ports connecting global maritime routes and international trading partners.

About The Team We offer exciting opportunities to people from different backgrounds and nationalities through internal career advancement programmes. Once a member of our staff, you have the chance to grow horizontally and vertically throughout your career journey with us.

“We are proud to be the first organization from the Middle East region to receive the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation.”

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