Group Director- Strategy & Technology Operations at DP World

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategy Execution, Business Alignment, Organizational Performance, Cross-Functional Integration, Financial Rigor, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Management, Executive Operating Cadence, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Data-Driven Performance Management, Resource Optimization, Organizational Transformation, Problem Solving, Executive Presence

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES A. Strategy Execution & Business Alignment * Translate business and technology strategy into clear, outcome-driven execution priorities * Ensure all major initiatives are aligned to measurable business value (revenue, cost, CX, efficiency) * Drive clarity of ownership, success measures, and expected outcomes across leadership B. Organizational Performance & Insight * Establish a single, executive-level view of performance across Logistics Technology * Synthesize inputs from Product, Engineering, and PMO into actionable insights for leadership * Identify performance gaps, risks, and trade-offs; recommend corrective actions C. Cross-Functional Integration & Execution Effectiveness * Align Product, Engineering, Architecture, Finance, HR, and PMO to operate as an integrated system * Resolve cross-functional friction, misalignment, and prioritization conflicts * Act as a neutral operator to ensure decisions translate into execution D. Financial & Operational Discipline * Drive financial rigor across budgeting, forecasting, and cost management * Ensure alignment between investment decisions and business outcomes * Oversee headcount planning, vendor spend alignment, and resource optimization E. Executive Operating Cadence & Decision Support * Run the leadership operating rhythm (business reviews, performance discussions, strategic forums) * Prepare decision-ready insights for EVP and leadership team (trade-offs, capacity, priorities) * Ensure leadership discussions are outcome-focused and lead to clear actions F. Organizational Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement * Identify structural inefficiencies and improvement opportunities across the organization * Drive adoption of consistent ways of working across domains * Enable a culture of accountability, transparency, and outcome ownership QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field * MBA or equivalent preferred Experience * 12–18 years in strategy, operations, or transformation roles within technology organizations * Experience working in large, complex, global environments * Proven ability to operate at executive level (CIO/CTO/EVP interface) * Experience driving cross-functional alignment and organizational transformation Core Skills Functional: * Strong understanding of product, engineering, and technology operating models * Financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost management) * Strategic planning and execution alignment * Data-driven performance management Leadership: * Strong executive presence and ability to influence without authority * High judgment and structured problem-solving capability * Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive clarity * Strong stakeholder management across senior leaders * Bias for action and accountability #LI-VG1

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for driving strategic alignment and execution effectiveness across the Logistics Technology function. It involves integrating Product, Engineering, Finance, and HR to improve decision quality and organizational performance.