Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Development

at  Ooredoo

THE COMPANY:

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world.
We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.
In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it’s a team that you can be part of.
At Ooredoo, our culture and DNA are at the heart of everything we do. We are a diverse and inclusive global family, united by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. We believe that our success is built upon our people’s strengths. Join us and become a vital part of our dynamic culture, contributing to our mission of enriching people’s lives through cutting-edge communications.
Ooredoo’s future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s Degree in a Telecommunications/Finance/Strategy related discipline or an MBA with a specialization in strategy or finance.

JOB SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• 7-8 required years of experience plus experience with 2-3 plus consulting experience at a leading strategy consulting firm or the strategy and corporate development function within a major company preferably in Telecom.
• Experience in business strategy, marketing, business development, product management, new business & ventures with leading Telecom & technology ventures
• M&A experience in consulting firm or corporate environment in Telco environment
• Telecom industry experience is required
• Proven facilitator and communicator that has the ability to lead groups at all levels through complex problems with confidence and clarity
• Possess financial acumen with the ability to link and correlated between business strategy/initiatives, operational plans and financial performance
• Good execution skills
• Strong analytical skills and financial modelling capabilities
• Good interpersonal & communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management
• Attention to detail
• Ambitious and result driven.
• Ability to cope with deadlines
• Work prioritization and time management skills
• Team Player
• Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities
• Excellent command of both written and verbal English, Arabic would be an advantageStrong Strategy skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Access & Power Point
• Expert in valuation, partnerships, deal structuring and negotiation

Please refer the Job description for details