Strategy & Transformation Director

Role Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and refresh of the corporate strategy, including market/competitor analysis, scenario planning, and strategic priority setting.
• Translate strategic priorities into a clear transformation roadmap with defined initiatives, timelines, KPIs, and accountabilities.
• Design and oversee strategic programs (e.g., operating model changes, digital initiatives, cost optimization, new business models) from concept to implementation.
• Partner with business units and support functions to identify performance gaps and growth opportunities, build business cases, and prioritize initiatives based on value and feasibility.
• Establish and run a Transformation Office / PMO to track progress, manage interdependencies, escalate risks, and ensure timely delivery of initiatives.
• Drive change management and stakeholder engagement to secure sponsorship, build commitment, and support adoption across all levels of the organization.
• Define and monitor strategic and transformation KPIs, regularly reporting progress and recommendations to the CEO, executive committee, and board.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and external partners (consultants, vendors) to deliver high‑impact projects on time and on budget.
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making across the organization.
• Represent the Strategy & Transformation function in key internal and external forums, including investor, regulator, and partner interactions where relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred.
• 10–15+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business transformation, or related leadership roles, with at least 5 years at senior/Director level.
• Proven track record leading large‑scale transformation programs and delivering measurable financial and operational improvements.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex issues into clear recommendations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with experience working with C‑suite and board‑level stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of change management, operating model design, and project/program management methodologies.
• Experience in GCC/Qatar or similar emerging markets is an advantage; Arabic language skills are a plus but not mandatory.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and commercial **acumen**
• Execution and results focus
• Stakeholder management and influencing
• Change leadership and communication
• Data‑driven decision‑making and financial literacy
• Team leadership and talent development
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Contract, Internship, New grad
• Contract length: 12 months
• Pay: QAR300.00 - QAR550.00 per hour
• Expected hours: No less than 20 per week