Senior Strategy Director : Prestigious Education Institution - Abu Dhabi
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
We seek a highly experienced Senior Strategy Director to lead the engagement with the prestigious academic institution's Abu Dhabi campus. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will oversee governance participation, develop long-term vision, align strategic direction with UAE relevance, and manage the annual budget.This high-profile role demands strong leadership and strategic acumen to ensure the continued success of this elite institution.
Client Details
This is a government organisation exploring a broad range of new cultural, educational and socio-economic strategic initiatives for Abu Dhabi to create a lasting impact.
Description- Provide timely, insightful reports, robust analyses, and well-founded recommendations to senior leadership.
- Proactively manage the Abu Dhabi campus's strategic initiatives and priorities, aligning with our objectives and the UAE's educational goals.
- Lead strategic analyses related to the Abu Dhabi campus, identifying opportunities for growth and impact.
- Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders at the prestigious academic institution and its Abu Dhabi campus.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with UAE government and private sector entities, and relevant international organisations.
- Maintain a deep understanding of global higher education trends.
- Effectively manage and develop the strategy team.
- Competitive tax-free salary and package
- Unique opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial environment within a government entity with a focus on creating sustainable social impact.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (essential); MBA/PhD (advantageous).
- 20+ years' related experience, with 10+ years in senior management.
- Preference given to candidates who possess strong mix of international management consulting experience, combined with extensive professional exposure and/or personal interest in the higher education sector.
- Proven success managing relationships with senior government stakeholders.
- Experience and interest in the geopolitics of the Gulf and MENA regions.
About the Company
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