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Manager Strategic Projects

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 03 May 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $60k - $90k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

This role sits within the Commercial Strategy function and plays a key role in delivering high-impact strategic initiatives and analytical projects across the business. The position blends project management, internal consulting, and hands-on analysis, supporting the development and execution of commercial strategies across the company.

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Working closely with senior stakeholders, the role will contribute to both large-scale strategic programmes and shorter, hypothesis-driven analytical projects, while also supporting broader ways-of-working initiatives across the function.

Accountabilities:

  • Drive the delivery of strategic and analytical initiatives across the Commercial Strategy function, ensuring alignment with broader business priorities.
  • Support the planning and execution of cross-functional projects, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery of key milestones.
  • Conduct structured analysis to test hypotheses, generate insights, and develop clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
  • Develop high-quality, executive-level presentations that translate complex analysis into compelling narratives.
  • Track project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and support mitigation and escalation where required.
  • Engage with stakeholders across multiple functions and seniority levels to drive alignment and outcomes.
  • Contribute to broader team initiatives, including executive reporting, workshops, and strategic offsites.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in aviation, strategy, or consulting environments.
  • Experience working on strategic projects and/or analytical problem-solving initiatives.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualisation tools is advantageous.
  • Project management experience preferred, but not essential (hands-on, analytical mindset is critical).

Additional Information:
The company is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

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