Strategic Planning & Execution Consultant
- Abu Dhabi | Office based
- 9 Month Extendable Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Strategic Planning & Execution Consultant to support the development, execution, and monitoring of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives for a leading Abu Dhabi-based organization.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in translating organizational vision and objectives into actionable plans, ensuring effective execution through robust governance, performance management, and stakeholder engagement frameworks. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, transformation experience, and a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives within complex organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning
- Support the development and refinement of corporate and departmental strategies.
- Facilitate strategic planning workshops with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Conduct market research, benchmarking, and environmental analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, programmes, and roadmaps.
- Ensure alignment of strategic plans with organizational priorities and long-term goals.
Strategy Execution & Delivery
- Drive the implementation and execution of strategic initiatives across the organization.
- Monitor progress against strategic objectives and key milestones.
- Identify and address barriers impacting strategy execution.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of strategic priorities.
- Support the prioritization of initiatives and resource allocation decisions.
Performance Management
- Develop and maintain strategic performance management frameworks.
- Define and monitor KPIs, OKRs, and organizational performance metrics.
- Establish executive dashboards and performance reporting mechanisms.
- Analyze performance trends and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Track benefits realization and strategic outcomes.
Governance & Reporting
- Design and implement strategy governance frameworks.
- Support executive committees and governance forums through reporting and decision support.
- Prepare strategic reports, presentations, and briefing materials for senior leadership.
- Ensure accountability and transparency in strategic execution processes.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage senior executives, business leaders, and key stakeholders across the organization.
- Facilitate alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution.
- Build strong relationships to drive collaboration and execution excellence.
- Support change management and communication activities associated with strategic initiatives.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance strategic planning and execution capabilities.
- Introduce best practices in strategy management, performance measurement, and governance.
- Support organizational transformation and maturity improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Economics, Public Policy, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, strategy execution, transformation, PMO, management consulting, or corporate planning.
- Proven experience developing and implementing strategic plans and performance frameworks.
- Strong experience in strategy execution, governance, and performance monitoring.
- Experience developing executive reports, dashboards, and board-level presentations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills with executive-level stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience with Abu Dhabi Government or semi-government entities.
- Experience supporting corporate strategy, organizational transformation, or performance management offices.
- Consulting experience within a leading advisory or professional services environment.
- Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder organizations.
Preferred Certifications
- Balanced Scorecard Professional (BSP)
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- OKR Certification
- Strategy Execution Certification
- Prosci Change Management Certification
- Lean Six Sigma
