Strategy Development Manager

🏢 Confidential
📍 United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 2d ago🔄 Updated: 2d ago
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The Strategy Development Manager will support the Strategy function by conducting market and competitive analysis, evaluating strategic opportunities, coordinating strategic initiatives, and preparing strategic reports and presentations. This role involves assisting in the preparation and updating of strategic plans, researching industry trends and competitor activities, and supporting the assessment of new business areas. The manager will also build financial and business models, track the implementation of strategic initiatives, and act as a liaison between Strategy, Business Units, and Business Development. The ideal candidate possesses 8-10 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with a preference for an MBA and experience in specific sectors like EPC/Construction or Energy & Utilities.
Required Skills
Business, Sales & Management
Market ResearchCompetitive Analysis
Other
Feasibility Studies
Requirements
Requires 8-10 years of experience in strategy, corporate planning, market analysis, management consulting, or financial/business analysis. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or Finance is mandatory, with an MBA preferred for Engineering graduates. Experience in EPC/Construction, Energy & Utilities, or Infrastructure Development is preferred. Demonstrated ability to conduct market research, develop business cases, prepare executive presentations, and work cross-functionally is essential.
Description
PurposeSupport the Strategy function by conducting market and competitive analysis, evaluating strategic opportunities, coordinating strategic initiatives, and preparing strategic reports and presentations to enable informed decision-making and guide Business Development prioritiesKey Accountability Areas Key ActivitiesStrategy Formulation SupportAssist in preparing and updating the Annual and 3 - 5 Year Strategic Plans.Collect and validate input from business units to ensure strategic consistency and data accuracy.Market & Competitive IntelligenceConduct research on industry trends, competitor activities, emerging technologies, and new geographies.Generate insight reports and executive summaries highlighting implications for the companyOpportunity Screening & EvaluationSupport preliminary assessment of new business areas, services, or market entries.Prepare initial feasibility studies, SWOT analyses, and opportunity briefs for review.Financial & Analytical SupportBuild and maintain financial and business models to evaluate potential investments and initiatives.Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic decision-making.Strategic Initiative TrackingCoordinate implementation of approved strategic initiatives across BUs.Track performance, highlight risks or deviations, and report progress.Strategic Reporting & PresentationsPrepare strategy reports, dashboards, KPIs, and board-level presentations.Ensure outputs are accurate, consistent, and aligned with corporate messaging.Collaboration & CoordinationAct as liaison between Strategy, Business Units, and Business Development to ensure smooth information flow.Support the handover of validated opportunities to Business Development for execution.Knowledge and Experience8 - 10 years of experience in strategy, corporate planning, market analysis, management consulting, or financial/business analysis.Experience in one or more of the following sectors is preferred:-EPC / Construction-Energy & Utilities (Transmission, Distribution, Renewables)-Infrastructure Development / FM / Project Development•Demonstrated ability to:-Conduct market and competitive research and translate insights into structured recommendations.-Develop business cases, feasibility models, or financial evaluations.-Prepare executive-level presentations and strategyreports.-Work cross-functionally across multiple business units and functions.Education and CertificationsEducation Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (any discipline), Business Administration, Economics, or Finance.Master's in Business Administration is preferred if the Bachelor's degree is in Engineering
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