Assistant Manager – Business PMO and Strategy Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-03-23]
(ID: 33991)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Assistant Manager – Business PMO and Strategy
Al-Futtaim Group is hiring a high-potential Assistant Manager to support its Transformation & Business PMO within the Blue digital business. Based in Dubai, this strategic role will be instrumental in driving high-impact initiatives, aligning projects with long-term goals, and enabling data-driven performance management.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Management Consulting and Digital Transformation
Job Function: Project Management Office (PMO), Strategy, Digital Transformation
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: UAE preferred
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Why Is This Role Exciting for You?
- Join a digital-first business unit (Blue) at one of the UAE’s most prominent conglomerates
- Leverage your Big 4 or startup experience to shape strategic execution
- Get direct exposure to C-level strategy, performance tracking, and digital innovation
What Does an Assistant Manager – PMO and Strategy Do?
You will work hand-in-hand with the Senior Manager of Transformation and Business PMO, tracking the success of major business programs and initiatives, enabling insight-driven decision-making, and supporting leadership through strategic planning and governance support.
What Will You Be Responsible For?
Business Program Management
- Monitor progress of Blue’s strategic projects and ensure timely delivery aligned with the roadmap
- Assist in developing clear tracking tools and project milestones
- Implement governance and reporting best practices
- Prepare presentations and performance reports for senior stakeholders and board meetings
Performance Management & Analytics
- Track KPIs tied to Blue’s value objectives such as growth, user engagement, and efficiency
- Perform data analysis and draw business insights to support key decisions
- Highlight risks, opportunities, and gaps in execution using data-backed recommendations
Team Engagement & Internal Coordination
- Drive team-building events and internal communications such as town halls
- Cultivate strong working relationships across all business units within Blue
- Collaborate with HR to support team engagement and culture initiatives
Strategic Planning & Execution Support
- Assist in building business cases for new strategic initiatives
- Perform competitive analysis, market research, and stakeholder engagement
- Contribute to high-level planning and ad hoc projects central to Blue’s long-term objectives
What Experience and Skills Do You Need?
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field from a reputed university
- 3 to 5 years of total experience, with at least 2 years in a top-tier consulting firm (mandatory)
- Proven track record in digital transformation, PMO, or fast-scaling startup environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Strong business acumen, time management, and attention to detail
What Makes You a Strong Fit for This Role?
- You’ve led or supported complex, multi-workstream initiatives in a structured environment
- You understand the nuances of startup-style agility while applying structured governance
- You bring a high level of energy, curiosity, and execution discipline
- You enjoy combining strategic thinking with operational rigor
What Do You Get in Return?
- The opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution
- A highly visible role with room for growth into senior leadership
- Exposure to a regional digital business model backed by a leading conglomerate
- Work alongside top-tier talent from consulting, startups, and digital commerce
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group is one of the Middle East’s most respected private businesses, headquartered in Dubai. With operations in over 20 countries and partnerships with 200+ global brands, the Group leads in automotive, retail, real estate, financial services, and healthcare. Its digital arm, Blue, represents a key strategic growth engine for the Group, bringing innovation, agility, and customer-centricity to the forefront of its business transformation efforts.
Al-Futtaim Group is hiring a high-potential Assistant Manager to support its Transformation & Business PMO within the Blue digital business. Based in Dubai, this strategic role will be instrumental in driving high-impact initiatives, aligning projects with long-term goals, and enabling data-driven performance management.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Management Consulting and Digital Transformation
Job Function: Project Management Office (PMO), Strategy, Digital Transformation
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: UAE preferred
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Why Is This Role Exciting for You?
- Join a digital-first business unit (Blue) at one of the UAE’s most prominent conglomerates
- Leverage your Big 4 or startup experience to shape strategic execution
- Get direct exposure to C-level strategy, performance tracking, and digital innovation
What Does an Assistant Manager – PMO and Strategy Do?
You will work hand-in-hand with the Senior Manager of Transformation and Business PMO, tracking the success of major business programs and initiatives, enabling insight-driven decision-making, and supporting leadership through strategic planning and governance support.
What Will You Be Responsible For?
Business Program Management
- Monitor progress of Blue’s strategic projects and ensure timely delivery aligned with the roadmap
- Assist in developing clear tracking tools and project milestones
- Implement governance and reporting best practices
- Prepare presentations and performance reports for senior stakeholders and board meetings
Performance Management & Analytics
- Track KPIs tied to Blue’s value objectives such as growth, user engagement, and efficiency
- Perform data analysis and draw business insights to support key decisions
- Highlight risks, opportunities, and gaps in execution using data-backed recommendations
Team Engagement & Internal Coordination
- Drive team-building events and internal communications such as town halls
- Cultivate strong working relationships across all business units within Blue
- Collaborate with HR to support team engagement and culture initiatives
Strategic Planning & Execution Support
- Assist in building business cases for new strategic initiatives
- Perform competitive analysis, market research, and stakeholder engagement
- Contribute to high-level planning and ad hoc projects central to Blue’s long-term objectives
What Experience and Skills Do You Need?
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field from a reputed university
- 3 to 5 years of total experience, with at least 2 years in a top-tier consulting firm (mandatory)
- Proven track record in digital transformation, PMO, or fast-scaling startup environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Strong business acumen, time management, and attention to detail
What Makes You a Strong Fit for This Role?
- You’ve led or supported complex, multi-workstream initiatives in a structured environment
- You understand the nuances of startup-style agility while applying structured governance
- You bring a high level of energy, curiosity, and execution discipline
- You enjoy combining strategic thinking with operational rigor
What Do You Get in Return?
- The opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution
- A highly visible role with room for growth into senior leadership
- Exposure to a regional digital business model backed by a leading conglomerate
- Work alongside top-tier talent from consulting, startups, and digital commerce
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group is one of the Middle East’s most respected private businesses, headquartered in Dubai. With operations in over 20 countries and partnerships with 200+ global brands, the Group leads in automotive, retail, real estate, financial services, and healthcare. Its digital arm, Blue, represents a key strategic growth engine for the Group, bringing innovation, agility, and customer-centricity to the forefront of its business transformation efforts.
