Consultant Director - Digital Transformation
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Consultancy scope and eligibility requirements
Role type: Consultancy-basedDuration: 6 months (August 2025 u2013 January 2026), with a possible extension up to 9 months maximum
Location: Full-time, on-site at our Dubai office
Visa requirement: Candidate must be currently based in Dubai with a valid UAE residency visa
Visa sponsorship: Not provided
Reporting line: Joint Steering Committee (AiOO & Hypermedia management)
Team to oversee: 2-3 direct reports
Job scope
The Consultant Director role represents the senior strategic leadership position for Hypermedia's transition from operational dependency to full autonomous management of their programmatic Digital Out-of-Home (pDOOH) operations. This position requires exceptional expertise in AdTech, digital transformation, and organizational change management to ensure successful completion of this critical strategic initiative.
The Consultant Director serves as the primary interface between AiOO and Hypermedia leadership teams, providing strategic guidance, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring that all transition activities align with long-term business objectives.This role requires the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics while maintaining focus on operational excellence and strategic value creation.
Key responsibilities
Strategic leadership and vision
The Consultant Director provides overall strategic leadership for the transition mission, developing and communicating a clear vision for Hypermedia's autonomous future while ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. This includes the development of strategic frameworks that guide decision-making throughout the transition process and beyond.
Strategic planning responsibilities encompass the development of comprehensive transition strategies, risk mitigation approaches, and long-term capability building plans that position Hypermedia for sustained success in the competitive pDOOH market.The role requires the ability to balance immediate operational needs with long-term strategic objectives.
Stakeholder management represents a critical component of strategic leadership, requiring the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups, manage competing priorities, and maintain alignment throughout the transition process.This includes executive-level communication, board reporting, and client relationship management as required.
Organizational change management
The Consultant Director leads comprehensive organizational change management initiatives, ensuring that Hypermedia develops the internal capabilities necessary for autonomous operation while maintaining operational continuity throughout the transition period.This requires expertise in change management methodologies and the ability to adapt approaches based on organizational dynamics and emerging requirements.
Change management responsibilities include the development of communication strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and resistance management approaches that ensure smooth transition completion. The role requires the ability to identify potential obstacles and implement proactive strategies for addressing them.
Cultural transformation initiatives focus on building internal capabilities for innovation, strategic thinking, and autonomous decision-making that will support Hypermedia's long-term success. This includes the development of organizational values, operational principles, and strategic frameworks that guide future operations.
Technical knowledge transfer leadership
The Consultant Director oversees comprehensive technical knowledge transfer activities, ensuring that all critical operational knowledge, technical expertise, and strategic insights are successfully transferred to Hypermedia personnel. This requires deep understanding of programmatic advertising technologies, pDOOH operations, and the specific technical requirements of the Audience Eye platform.
Technical leadership responsibilities include the development of knowledge transfer strategies, competency assessment frameworks, and validation procedures that ensure successful capability transfer. The role requires the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable operational procedures and strategic frameworks.
Platform management expertise encompasses oversight of SSP operations, programmatic advertising workflows, audience targeting technologies, and yield optimization procedures. The Consultant Director ensures that Hypermedia personnel develop comprehensive understanding of these systems and the strategic implications of technical decisions.
Business development and strategic planning
The Consultant Director supports the development of internal business development capabilities, ensuring that Hypermedia can independently identify market opportunities, evaluate strategic partnerships, and make informed decisions about future investments and initiatives.This requires extensive knowledge of the AdTech ecosystem and emerging trends in programmatic advertising.
Strategic planning support includes the development of market analysis capabilities, competitive intelligence systems, and strategic decision-making frameworks that enable autonomous strategic planning. The role requires the ability to transfer not just operational knowledge but strategic thinking capabilities.
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