Manager - Strategy

We are seeking a Strategy Manager to strengthen the COO Office’s capacity to design and drive high-priority transformational and commercial initiatives across the company. As the organization scales, there is an increasing need for senior strategic horsepower to translate leadership priorities into structured, executable programs.

Responsibilities
The Strategy Manager will support the delivery of strategic and transformation initiatives, with responsibilities including:

• Supporting corporate strategy and operating model design workstreams
• Contributing to operational excellence and performance improvement initiatives
• Supporting commercial strategy analyses and growth initiatives
• Assisting in the structuring and execution of strategic programs
• Developing structured analyses, business cases, and executive materials
• Tracking initiative progress and supporting governance routines
• Coordinating with cross-BU teams
• Complying with QHSE (Quality Health Safety and Environment), Business Continuity, Information Security, Privacy, Risk, Compliance Management and Governance of Organizations policies, procedures, plans and related risk assessments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, economics, business, or related field
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus but not required
• 4–6+ years of experience in top-tier management consulting firms (MBB or equivalent strategy consulting firms preferred)
• Experience in corporate strategy, operating model design, operational excellence, or commercial strategy projects
• Experience working on digital transformation, technology transformation, or data/AI-related initiatives
• Experience interacting with senior client stakeholders
• Comfortable working in fast-growing, dynamic environments
• Experience in technology, AI, analytics, or platform-based businesses is a strong plus

Skills

• Ability to work across both strategic and execution-oriented topics
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills

Location
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates