Senior Manager Strategic Initiative Implementation

Job Description

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Description

Role: Senior Manager- Strategic Initiative Implementation
Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose

• Senior Manager of Strategic Initiative Implementation bridges the gap between high-level strategy and day-to-day action leading cross-functional teams to execute major projects (like new market entry digital transformation) by setting goals (OKRs/KPIs) solving problems and ensuring alignment with company vision requiring strong leadership analytical and project management skills to drive results.
• Translate complex data into clear decisions and actions that drive measurable outcomes influencing cross-functional teams across product marketing compliance and technology.
• Drive results through strong leadership analytical and project management skills
• Play a pivotal role within ADIBs strategy team closely working with the stakeholders to drive and deliver strategic initiative that strengthens the banks competitive edge and future readiness
• Represent ADIB in external forums and regulatory engagements including with the Central Bank to co-create market-first initiatives.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

Drive Strategic Initiative

• To lead the effective adoption and execution of critical strategic initiatives driving transformative change by aligning cross-functional teams leveraging data for informed decisions and managing complect project lifecycles.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable roadmaps defining roles and responsibilities for teams. Establish clear and measurable goals and constant review that defines the successful delivery of strategic initiatives
• Accountable for development implementation and monitoring of all models and strategic deliverables. Setup regular reviews to track the KPIs and adjust the plan based on real-time data.
• Deliver business & strategy performance update presentation and conduct Monthly Retail Strategy Update sessions with senior management session to update on the progress results and risk involved
• Perform market and competition research and update business with latest market updates and competition performance launches and product / offers.
• Address obstacles resolve conflicts and adapt strategies to changing market conditions or internal challenges.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and support strategic initiatives on behalf of Retail banking on process enhancements enhance client experience improve productivity and cost efficiency.
• Spearhead strategic projects from concept to completion managing budgets timelines and deliverables
• Ensuring Agility and Adaptability by maintaining the flexibility to pivot plans when conditions change.
• Ability to anticipate future trends and prepare for emerging risks.
• Collaborate with leadership and diverse teams (Sales Marketing Operations) to ensure buy-in and effective execution.

Leadership Expectations

• Strategic Influence : Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership shaping the banks strategy through data-driven insights and foresight.
• Visionary Thinking : Anticipate future trends in retail banking and proactively position ADIB to lead in innovation and customer experience.
• Team Leadership : Build mentor and inspire a high-performing team fostering a culture of ownership agility and continuous learning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Lead cross-departmental initiatives aligning analytics with product marketing compliance and technology teams.
• Change Agent : Drive organizational change by embedding analytics into decision-making processes and championing a data-first mindset across the bank.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role

• Deep understanding of the UAE Banking Sector with expertise in Retail Banking products process portfolio customer behaviors and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven expertise in Project management including advanced Agile and Iterative Techniques to drive strategic initiatives & goals.
• Strong ability to define the strategy roadmap and driving organizational alignment.
• Proficiency in performance management optimization and efficiency improvement journeys.
• Experience in market study including research market size competitors products offerings and macroeconomic indicators.
• Ability to translate data and business insights into strategic business recommendations influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation agility and data-first thinking enabling impactful analytics within an integrated operating model.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Qualified Project Management Professional (PMP) with Management accounting (ACMA / CMA / CPA)
• Experience:
• 10 years of progressive experience in strategy development & tracking business planning and program management in banking industry
• Strong track record of applying advanced analytics financial modeling and process improvement to drive strategic goals in retail banking.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and translate data into commercial impact through actionable insights and optimization.
• Familiarity with UAE banking regulations risk frameworks and data governance principles.
• Strategic Thinking ability to connect daily tasks to the bigger organizational picture.
• Essential Project Management skills like Organizing planning and executing complex initiatives
• Ability in Influencing teams presenting to executives and disseminating information.

Required Experience

Senior Manager

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