Manager, Strategy and PMO - Government Entity (Emirati Nationals)

Role PurposeTo manage and coordinate the development & execution of strategic planning, governance, performance management, organizational excellence, and change management activities by facilitating cross-functional alignment, monitoring performance and initiatives, supporting effective decision-making processes, and driving continuous improvement to enable the achievement of organizational objectives and strategic priorities.Core Responsibilities Coordinate the implementation of strategic initiatives and roadmaps, ensuring progress is tracked, dependencies are managed, and delivery remains aligned with approved priorities.Monitor organizational performance and KPIs, consolidating performance data, identifying gaps, and supporting timely reporting to leadership.Facilitate cross-functional alignment and collaboration to support consistent execution and resolution of operational and strategic issues.Administer governance processes and forums, ensuring decisions, actions, and escalations are documented, tracked, and followed through.Support the implementation and continuous improvement of operating models, policies, and business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Coordinate organizational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives, tracking progress against excellence model requirements and improvement plans.Support the implementation of change management and culture initiatives, promoting accountability, stakeholder engagement, and the adoption of desired behaviors and ways of working.Manage stakeholder coordination and reporting activities, supporting alignment with national priorities, strategic partners, and organizational objectives.Conduct strategic analysis, scenario modelling, and risk assessments for future-state organization options, and prepare recommendations for senior review.Develop and update detailed plans and progress reports for the organization design and governance portfolio to support effective planning and decision-making.Coordinate inputs from units and stakeholders to support the department's planning and reporting cycles.Lead and manage day-to-day performance of direct reports by setting individual objectives, providing ongoing feedback and guidance, conducting performance appraisals, and supporting skills and capability development.Embed and role-model the Function's leadership, performance, and values culture at team level, and support execution of talent development and succession activities within assigned teams.Develop and implement organization design and governance policies, procedures, and standards within assigned scope, and support their consistent application across the organization.Monitor day-to-day compliance of organizational changes with applicable regulations and approval protocols, identify issues, and support timely resolution.Identify and recommend improvements that raise the quality and consistency of organization design and governance work.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, strategy, or a related discipline.Master's degree/MBA or equivalent preferred.Professional certifications in governance (e.g., ISO 37000), job evaluation (e.g., HAY/Korn Ferry), strategy or balanced scorecard (e.g., BSP), or organization design are preferred.8 to 10 years of experience in organization development, organization design, governance, or operating model roles; government or semi-government experience preferred.Fluent in Arabic and English.