General Manager - Strategic Projects

Landmark Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates3d ago

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Key details

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work style: Onsite
Level: Lead / Staff+
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 10–12 yrs
Function: Operations & Strategy
Focus area: other
Posted: 3d ago

Skills

benchmarkingchange managementdata analysisexcelmarket researchpowerpoint

About the role

Project ownership: Lead and manage key strategic projects and initiatives, acting as a trusted internal advisor to C-level executives, across Landmark Retail
Complex Problem Solving: Leverage structured problem solving and analytical skills to deconstruct ambiguous business problems, translating vast amounts of internal data and external market intelligence into actionable strategic insights and recommendations for business
Market & Growth Intelligence: Drive comprehensive market research, competitive benchmarking, and industry trend analysis to identify "white space" opportunities, new business models, and areas for operational efficiencies
Executive Communication: Synthesize complex findings into compelling, executive-ready narratives, building and delivering high-impact presentations to influence business decisions and secure buy-in from leadership
Strategy to Execution: Bridge the gap between strategy formulation and execution. Partner with key business leaders to design implementation roadmaps, establish KPIs, and govern the delivery of strategic projects to ensure sustenance, and value realization for business
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Cultivate deep, trust-based relationships across diverse Brands, Countries, and group functions to effectively drive business value as part of project delivery

Team Development: Act as a mentor and guide to junior members of the team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and structured thinking

Education: MBA from a top-tier/prestigious business school.
Experience: 10 to 12 years of experience, with a strong foundation in top-tier management consulting OR a central corporate strategy/internal consulting role within a large, complex multinational
Industry Knowledge: Experience in Retail, D2C, E-commerce or Consumer Goods is highly preferred
Analytical Rigor: Advanced proficiency in data analysis, and hypothesis-driven problem solving. (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are mandatory)
Executive Presence: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills; Proven ability to confidently present recommendations to senior stakeholders
Agility & Ambiguity: High learning agility with the capacity to wear different "thinking hats." Comfortable navigating ambiguity and seamlessly pivoting across various strategy domains
Execution Mindset: A track record of not just designing strategy but successfully driving change management and overseeing the implementation of large-scale initiatives

Work Ethic: Deadline-driven, highly organized, and capable of multi-tasking across parallel strategic initiatives while maintaining a collaborative, team-first attitude