Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Technology | Digital Transformation | Corporate Strategy
Group Director – Strategy & Technology Operations Jobs in Dubai
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Group Director – Strategy & Technology Operations to join a leading organization in Dubai, UAE. This senior leadership role is designed for professionals who have extensive experience in business strategy, technology operations, organizational transformation, and executive stakeholder management.
The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals, improve operational performance, optimize financial planning, and lead cross-functional collaboration across multiple departments.
If you have a proven track record in driving strategic transformation and technology operations within large enterprises, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant business impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy Execution & Business Alignment
- Translate business and technology strategies into clear operational plans.
- Ensure strategic initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes such as revenue growth, operational efficiency, and improved customer experience.
- Define ownership, performance metrics, and success indicators for key business initiatives.
- Support leadership in achieving long-term organizational objectives.
Performance Management & Business Insights
- Develop executive-level performance reporting across technology operations.
- Analyze operational data to provide actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Identify performance gaps, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Track organizational performance against strategic goals.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Human Resources, and PMO teams.
- Drive alignment across departments to improve execution and decision-making.
- Resolve cross-functional challenges and establish effective working relationships.
- Promote collaboration to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
Financial & Operational Management
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Ensure technology investments align with business priorities and expected outcomes.
- Support workforce planning, vendor management, and resource optimization.
- Monitor operational costs while improving organizational efficiency.
Executive Governance & Decision Support
- Coordinate leadership meetings, business reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
- Prepare executive reports with insights on priorities, resource allocation, and business performance.
- Enable informed decision-making through accurate operational analysis.
- Ensure leadership discussions result in measurable actions and accountability.
Organizational Excellence
- Identify opportunities to improve organizational structure and operational processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across technology functions.
- Promote standardized ways of working and best practices.
- Foster a culture focused on accountability, transparency, innovation, and high performance.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred.
- Extensive leadership experience in strategy, technology operations, or business transformation.
- Experience working within large multinational or enterprise organizations.
- Demonstrated success in executive-level stakeholder management and organizational change initiatives.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of technology operating models, product management, and engineering practices.
- Expertise in strategic planning, business transformation, and operational excellence.
- Financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
- Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and influencing abilities.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex projects.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced and evolving business environments.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to join a leading organization in Dubai.
- Senior executive leadership role with regional impact.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.
- Career growth within technology and digital transformation.
- Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.
- Exposure to enterprise-level strategy and operational leadership.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online by submitting an updated CV that highlights their experience in technology strategy, operations management, digital transformation, and executive leadership.