Group Strategy Director (Construction)

Job Description

We are partnering with a prominent construction and infrastructure holding company in the UAE to hire a high-impact Strategy Director — a pivotal role driving long-term vision, portfolio growth, and transformation across a diversified group of construction and real estate assets.

About the Role

As Strategy Director, you will report directly to the Group CEO and work closely with executive leadership and board members to shape and execute the group's strategic direction. This is a board-facing, high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of corporate strategy, investment planning, and operational transformation.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the development and execution of the group's long-term corporate strategy, including market positioning, portfolio optimization, and diversification.
• Driving strategic initiatives such as M&A, joint ventures, greenfield investments, and new market entry across the GCC.
• Conducting deep-dive market, sector, and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities and risks in construction, infrastructure, and related sectors.
• Partnering with business unit leaders to align operational plans with group strategy and ensure value creation and capital efficiency.
• Preparing board-level presentations, strategic roadmaps, and investment theses with a focus on scalability and sustainability.
• Managing a team of strategy professionals and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.

• 10+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, or corporate development, within construction, infrastructure, real estate, or industrial sectors.
• Prior experience in a senior strategy role within a holding company, conglomerate, or major contractor is highly preferred.
• Strong track record of leading complex strategic projects, including M&A, turnarounds, or large-scale transformations.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills — with the ability to influence at the C-suite and board level.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master's) or professional qualification (e.g., CFA, PMP) is a plus.
• Deep understanding of the GCC construction landscape, regulatory environment, and economic drivers.