Senior Program Manager

Overview

Responsibilities

• :
• Strategic Planning: Lead the development and execution of Nabat’s strategic plan, aligning initiatives with company goals and industry trends.
• Cross-functional alignment: Act as a Principal-level consultant, leading company-level programs, committees, and OKRs, providing expert guidance and recommendations to optimize performance.
• External Partnerships: Lead and manage complex external partnerships, collaborating closely with the Product team and other internal stakeholders to identify, negotiate, and execute strategic alliances that drive growth and innovation.
• Collaborative problem-solving: Work effectively across departments, building consensus and driving alignment to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Executive Engagement & reporting: Engage with senior leadership to provide strategic updates, recommendations, and insights on strategic programs and functions’ performance.
• Operational excellence: Lead and implement tools, processes and governance to foster strategic alignment and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Currently working at a leading global strategy consulting firm (e.g., BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Roland Berger, or Kearney).
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in strategy consulting, with a strong track record of delivering high-impact engagements.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, program management, and driving complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic recommendations in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and external partners.
• Experience in partnership development, including structuring, negotiating, and executing strategic alliances.
• Established presence in the UAE or KSA, with strong understanding of the regional business landscape.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Why join Nabat?

• A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to:
• **Join a well-funded early-stage tech startup**
• at the intersection of some of the most exciting, disruptive and innovative technologies in the world - geospatial AI, remote sensing, drone robotics, ecology & agricultural science.
• **Design, build and shape a product from the ground up**
• using your unique skills and expertise.
• **Work with a truly international and world-class R&D team**
• both within Nabat and in collaboration with 1200+ researchers, scientists and technologists in the larger Advanced Technology Research Council (
• https://www.atrc.gov.ae/

), Technology Innovation Institute (

• https://www.tii.ae/
• ), and VentureOne (
• https://www.ventureone.ae/
• ) ecosystem.
• **Relocate to Abu Dhabi – one of the safest, most livable, expat-friendly cities in the world**
• with an “all inclusive” relocation package for you and your family, that includes work & residence visa sponsorship, relocation flights, orientation tour, school and house search, and hotel stay until you find your new home.
• **Make a real and direct impact**
• to solving the most critical challenges of our time – climate change and ecosystem loss!
• What is the hiring process like?
• We believe in making your hiring and onboarding seamless and transparent.
• Here is what to expect from us:
• **Initial screening call**
• with a member of our Talent team to ensure expectations and experience aligns.
• **Case study,**
• an opportunity to demonstrate how you would tackle real challenges we face at Nabat.
• **First interview with hiring manager**

about the role

• and ask questions – Mehdi Ajana, Director of Strategy at Nabat.
• **Second interview with technical team member(s)**
• to assess your capabilities.
• **Third interview with a senior leader**
• to assess culture fit and give you the opportunity to meet your future stakeholders.
• Background check.
• Hiring decision and final offer.
• Relocation to the UAE and onboarding!
• Apply with your CV and tell us what makes you & your experience a great fit for Nabat.