Head - Strategic Planning & Execution

🏢 Aldar
📍 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 6d ago🔄 Updated: 6d ago
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Aldar Education, a leading education group in Abu Dhabi and the UAE, is seeking a Head of Strategic Planning & Execution. This role is crucial for driving the development, alignment, and tracking of the organization's strategic direction and integrated planning. The Head will bridge long-term strategy with annual planning and budget cycles, ensure functional alignment, and provide robust performance reporting. A key aspect of the role involves partnering with the Investment & Growth Team to generate market intelligence and actionable insights for executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Education Management, or a related field, with a Master's or MBA being preferred. A minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, or corporate strategy roles is required, with preference given to candidates from top consulting firms or those with experience in large-scale strategy/PMO functions. Strong capabilities in strategy development and execution, advanced analytical skills, familiarity with financial modeling and integrated planning, excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement are essential.
Required Skills
Business, Sales & Management
Strategic PlanningMarket ResearchProject Management
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
ExecutionAnalytical SkillsPlanningCommunicationStakeholder Management
Information Technology
KPI ReportingDashboards
Finance, Legal & Governance
Financial Modeling
Productivity & Workplace Tools
Microsoft Office
Other
influence without authoritycross-functional teams
Nice to have:
Other
BI tools
🎁 Benefits & Perks
Attractive remuneration package including medical & life insurance, flights, and education benefits. Access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Education Management, or a related field, with a Master's or MBA preferred. Must have 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, management consulting, or corporate strategy roles, preferably with a track record in top consulting firms or large-scale strategy/PMO functions. Key skills include strategy development and execution, advanced analytical capabilities, financial modeling, integrated planning, strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
Description

Aldar Education is seeking an exceptional Head – Strategic, Planning & Execution to drive the development, alignment, and tracking of Aldar Education’s strategic direction and integrated planning.

As Abu Dhabi’s largest and most established education group, and a leading force in the UAE’s education sector, Aldar Education continues to grow and strengthen its network of schools. To support this growth, we are looking for a dynamic leader to drive our Operational Risk & Safety agenda across the organization.

Since its inception in 2007 with just 250 students, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought-after education provider, with 27 owned and managed premium and super-premium schools and academies- in partnership with some of the world’s most prestigious institutions including Rugby School, King’s College Wimbledon, and Cranleigh. The Group now serves over 38,000 students through 5,000 educators from more than 100 nationalities to deliver world-class education across a broad range of curricula and learning pathways from nursery through to K12.  

At Aldar Education, our impact goes far beyond the classroom: we are proud to contribute to the UAE’s vision for a sustainable, knowledge-based economy through premium education. With this in mind, we hire educators and insustry professionals who not only embody our values and cultural ethos but also bring a genuine passion for education—qualities central to our mission of shaping the leaders of tomorrow.  

If you are passionate about excellence and ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey.  

As Head of Strategic Planning & Execution, you will play a pivotal role in bridging long-term strategy with annual planning and budget cycles, ensuring alignment across functions and robust performance reporting. The role also partners closely with the Investment & Growth Team to generate market intelligence and actionable insights, directly informing executive decision-making and shaping submissions to EXCOM and the Board.

 

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