The Senior Manager of Strategic Initiative Implementation bridges the gap between high-level strategy and day-to-day action, leading cross-functional teams to execute major projects (like new market entry and digital transformation) by setting goals (OKRs/KPIs), solving problems, and ensuring alignment with the company vision. This role requires strong leadership, analytical, and project management skills to drive results.
- Translate complex data into clear decisions and actions that drive measurable outcomes, influencing cross-functional teams across product, marketing, compliance, and technology.
- Drive results through strong leadership, analytical and project management skills.
- Play a pivotal role within the company’s strategy team, closely working with stakeholders to drive and deliver strategic initiatives that strengthen the bank’s competitive edge and future readiness.
- Represent the company in external forums and regulatory engagements, including with the Central Bank, to co-create market-first initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the effective adoption and execution of critical strategic initiatives, driving transformative change by aligning cross-functional teams and managing complex project lifecycles.
- Translate strategic goals into actionable roadmaps, defining roles and responsibilities for teams.
- Deliver business and strategy performance update presentations and conduct monthly Retail Strategy Update sessions with senior management.
- Perform market and competition research and update the business on the latest market developments.
- Address obstacles, resolve conflicts, and adapt strategies to changing market conditions.
Project & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and support strategic initiatives on behalf of Retail Banking to enhance client experience, improve productivity, and achieve cost efficiency.
- Spearhead strategic projects from concept to completion, managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with leadership and diverse teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations) to ensure buy-in and effective execution.
Leadership Expectations
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping the bank’s strategy through data-driven insights.
- Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of ownership, agility, and continuous learning.
- Drive organizational change by embedding analytics into decision-making processes.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of the UAE Banking Sector, with expertise in Retail Banking products and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven expertise in project management, including advanced Agile and Iterative Techniques.
- Educational qualifications: Qualified Project Management Professional (PMP) with Management accounting (ACMA / CMA / CPA).
- 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy development and program management in the banking industry.
- Strong track record of applying advanced analytics to drive strategic goals in retail banking.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of strategic initiatives in a dynamic banking environment.
