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08/02 Rashida
Head at Populus

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Strategic Projects Leader - Retail (10-15 yrs)

Overseas/International/Dubai/Middle East Job Code: 889772

Position in the Strategic Projects team

client - one of the largest retail conglomerates across the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent with a diverse portfolio of retail and hospitality brands:

- Manage & Deliver complex transformation projects

- Work with the senior management to identify business initiatives of strategic importance and operational improvement that need to be pursued across the Group or any of its specific businesses.

- Provide consulting & programme management expertise to drive Operating Model Development & Implementation, Benefits Case Development, Business Change etc. including stakeholder engagement planning, communications & organizational change

- Work with the CSO on strategic business transformation projects or independently manage critical modules within a larger project

- Gather, compile, analyze, and present fact-based insights to address specific business problems / challenges Stakeholder Management

- Work with CXOs/Senior Executives of business units on business transformation projects of strategic importance that are focused on closing performance gaps or improving overall business performance

- Use analytical skills to solve business and operations problems

- Ability to think strategically and formulate strategic plans to drive cross-business / cross-departmental initiatives

- Define performance improvement programs and drive change to maintain competitiveness as per the expectations of C suite stakeholders

- Independently design and develop senior management presentations or own specific sections within a larger presentation

- Provide consulting and program management expertise for strategic initiatives critical to business success Market Study

- Proactively scan the business environment and keep a track of emerging trends, highlighting strategic insights that could impact businesses

- Work with senior management on identifying / assessing strategic growth opportunities across new markets or new business verticals Team Building & Management

- Build Internal Team to deliver complex change, working efficiently with other L Brands & external parties

- Get work done on strategic initiatives through cooperation with the business units / corporate office teams

Pre-requisites:

- 10-15 years of programme management experience preferably in retail industry

- Management Consulting Experience in premier consulting firms

- Proven experience in business transformation & change management projects will be preferred

- Experience in the GCC region will be preferred

- Experience of Delivering Change in retail

- Working in complex & ambiguous environment

- Strong Drive & commitment to deliver tangible results

- Self-starter, willing to work with minimal supervision & guidance in a high-pressure environment

- Ability to work with & manage CXO level stakeholders on corporate projects, especially in a high growth environment

- Exceptional analytical skills to understand key drivers of business & provide valuable insights

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Women-friendly workplace:

Maternity and Paternity Benefits

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