Overview
Project Manager – Strategy Jobs in Dubai, UAE at Connecting Minds
We are looking for a strategic, high-impact Project Manager to work closely with the CEO/Chairman’s Office, driving enterprise-level initiatives from strategy to execution. This role is ideal for someone who has worked in a CEO/MD/Chairman’s Office, Strategy Office, or Corporate Planning function and understands how to operate at the intersection of vision, execution, and stakeholder alignment.
Key Responsibilities
• Drive strategic projects and priority initiatives directly from the CEO/Chairman’s Office.
• Translate leadership vision and strategy into structured programs, milestones, and execution plans.
• Work cross-functionally with business heads, operations, finance, and external partners to ensure delivery.
• Track progress of strategic initiatives, identify risks, unblock issues, and ensure timely outcomes.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and updates for leadership reviews and board discussions.
• Act as a trusted extension of leadership, ensuring alignment across the organization.
• Support strategic planning, transformation initiatives, and new business or expansion programs.
• Ideal Candidate Profile
• Proven experience working in a CEO/Chairman’s/MD Office, Strategy Office, or Corporate Planning role.
• Strong background in strategy execution, business operations, or enterprise project management.
• Prior experience with a Big Four firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) or a leading management/technology consulting firm is advantageous.
• Experience managing cross-functional, high-visibility initiatives involving senior stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically while remaining hands-on with execution and follow-through.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with CXOs and leadership teams.
• Structured, analytical, and proactive, with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive outcomes independently.
Title: Project Manager – Strategy
Company: Connecting Minds
Location: Dubai, UAE
