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Forsyth Barnes is seeking a high-calibre Strategy Manager for an immediate start role in Dubai, UAE. This permanent, full-time position involves providing immediate support across annual planning, strategic initiatives, and business performance. Key responsibilities include leading the planning process, conducting market and competitive analysis, supporting business reviews and presentations, and assisting with AI commercial use cases.
The ideal candidate will have a strong strategy consulting background, preferably from leading firms, with proven experience in delivering strategy and operations projects. Essential skills include strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management capabilities, along with experience using tools like Jira and Salesforce. Familiarity with GenAI platforms and AI vendor integrations is considered advantageous. The role requires the ability to operate independently and make an immediate impact.
Requirements
Requires a strong strategy consulting background, with proven experience in delivering strategy and operations projects. Must possess strong analytical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills, with experience in tools like Jira and Salesforce. Familiarity with GenAI platforms and AI vendor integrations is advantageous. The candidate must be able to operate independently and make an immediate impact.
Description
IMMEDIATE START ROLEWe are seeking a high-calibre Strategy Manager to provide immediate support across annual planning, strategic initiatives and business performance.Key Responsibilities:Lead the annual and strategic planning process, including senior leadership workshops, pre-reads and planning materials.Conduct market sizing, competitive benchmarking and commercial analysis.Support weekly business reviews, monthly performance updates and investor/board presentations.Support AI commercial use cases, including requirements definition, vendor coordination and implementation of AI-driven productivity initiatives.Work closely with senior stakeholders and deliver with minimal supervision.Requirements:Strong strategy consulting background; candidates from leading strategy firms preferred.Proven experience delivering strategy and operations projects with the ability to ramp up quickly.Strong analytical, commercial and stakeholder management skills.Experience with tools such as Jira and Salesforce.Familiarity with GenAI platforms and AI vendor integrations is advantageous.Able to operate independently and make an immediate impact.