About the job

** Important: Candidates must reside in Abu Dhabi. Eligibility for the associated allowances is dependent on Abu Dhabi residency **

We’re currently supporting a leading Abu Dhabi-based organisation in the search for a VP - Strategy & Planning to join its Strategy & Growth function.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the organisation’s strategic planning agenda, working closely with executive leadership, Group functions and subsidiaries to translate corporate strategy into clear, executable plans.

The successful candidate will lead annual and multi-year planning cycles, challenge and assess strategic priorities, develop business cases and scenario analysis, and provide leadership with clear visibility on execution, risks and performance.

• Key areas of responsibility include:Leading annual and multi-year strategic planning across the Group
• Translating corporate strategy into measurable priorities and execution plans
• Developing and challenging strategic business cases, scenario analysis and investment priorities
• Monitoring strategic initiatives, milestones, risks and benefits realisation
• Producing executive-level strategy papers, dashboards and decision materials
• Facilitating senior stakeholder workshops and alignment sessions
• Driving strong governance, planning methodologies and performance frameworks
• Leading and developing a Strategy & Planning team

• What we’re looking for:Experience within waste management, infrastructure, utilities, environmental services, environments is mandatory
• 10+ years’ experience across strategy, strategic planning, corporate development
• Strong experience operating within a large, complex or multi-entity organisation
• Proven exposure to senior executives and the ability to influence across multiple functions and stakeholders
• Strong capability across strategic analysis, business cases, scenario planning and executive reporting
• Previous team leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; a relevant Master’s/MBA or professional qualification would be advantageous