VP Strategic Planning and Performance Management

Well established and highly successful organization in Abu Dhabi, competing on an international scale.Key Responsibilities: Lead the strategic planning process, facilitating dialogues across business units to align objectives with the company's vision.Develop and maintain a comprehensive strategic roadmap, identifying growth opportunities and assessing risks.Oversee the development of business cases supporting strategic investments, ensuring thorough financial and operational analysis.Establish and drive a performance management framework, including KPIs, targets, and monitoring mechanisms.Lead and mentor the strategic planning and performance management team, fostering a high-performance culture.Collaborate with finance, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure strategic and operational alignment.Present strategic plans and performance reports to executive leadership and the board.Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.Proven success in an international consulting firm within the Middle East, with both consulting and in-house strategic planning experience.Sector experience in utilities, with a strong understanding of its dynamics.Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.Proactive, hands-on approach with experience in strategy development and implementation.Strong leadership and team management capabilities.Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with storytelling expertise for influencing senior leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr