Al Futtaim Jobs - Transformation and Change Manager (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 102643 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

 

 

About the Role:

 

The purpose of the job is to manage the PMO activities of the business (training and support to PMs, oversight of project portfolio), to provide though leadership and market insights to the business, and to actively contribute to strategic planning and execution and the development of strategic opportunities across multiple business units.

 

Key Accountabilities:

• Develops new project portfolio governance models, project management methodologies, reporting and performance management frameworks and dashboards, and project management tools and templates.
• Serves as primary interface for project managers: guides PMs in planning and executing their projects, is intimately familiar with progress of all initiatives and proactively assists the PMs to prevent compromises to project scope, budget, and deadlines
• Promotes and measures adherence to the project management methodology and the other project success factors (including stakeholder engagement), which includes training and continuous support to PMs as well as audits of PMs
• Prepares report to the Senior Management Team (SMT) on the status and progress of the company’s portfolio of projects, insights as to key risk areas and mitigants, to ensure timely escalation and support.
• Supports in the development of the company’s strategic plan and roadmap of strategic initiatives, assists in driving/governing its execution and the internal communications around the same.
• Contributes to the development of the business unit strategies through idea generation, research, and consulting.
• Disseminates business and market landscape knowledge in order to provide solid context for strategy development.
• Assists in or drives various business excellence and product-related initiatives (company wide), such as technology adoption, standardization efforts and product improvements.
• Delivers change management programs and initiatives and skills trainings across the business

 

 

About You.

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree (post graduate education preferred)

Minimum Experience and Knowledge: 

• Prior knowledge and experience with project management and development/roll out/governance/adherence of framework is desirable
• Strong understanding of the financial services industry is an advantage
• Self-starter, accountable and results oriented; takes initiative, is able to commit to and meet established deadlines and objectives, is able to work independently as well as a team player
• Fast learner, agile, keen, and capable of handling new and changing assignments, strong organizational skills are a must
• Analytical and curious; Ability to understand and interpret business contexts and complex/new scenarios/topics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills: able to present to and interact with managerial level and larger audiences, resolve/anticipate conflict, train and coach people
• Committed to excellence and attention to detail
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Project and Visio)

 

 

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