Senior Programmer

Roles and responsibilities

• Lead a team of transformation managers working with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of growth initiatives such as launching new businesses or brands and entering new markets
• Translate strategic investments into clearly defined objectives, key results, projects, and processes, maintaining constant alignment with the defined strategic objectives of the Group and its existing business units
• Monitor and report on the performance of growth initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and addressing critical risks and issues with the required countermeasures
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, investors, and regulatory bodies
• Manage stakeholder engagement and embed the skills and tools required to deliver on growth ambitions
  

Required Skills To Be Successful

• A Master's level education, preferably an MBA
• 12+ years of professional experience, typically in strategy and program delivery across a variety of businesses
• A strong track record of success demonstrated through academic performance, promotions, and leadership roles
• Clear strategic thinking and the ability to create buy-in and influence at the C-suite level
  

About The Team

You will be part of the Strategy and Transformation Office within Al Futtaim Automotive, working closely with the General Manager Strategy and Transformation - Automotive. The team is dedicated to driving growth and transformation initiatives across the organization, ensuring alignment with the Group's strategic objectives and existing business units.

What Equips You For The Role

• Strong understanding of business and policy issues faced by organizations
• High attention to detail and strategic thinking capabilities
• Ability to operate well under ambiguity and drive people towards an endpoint
• Deep understanding of large-scale program delivery
• Ability to quickly master new topics across a wide range of areas and industries
• Understanding of operations, business models, technology enablers, and value chain in the automotive industry
• Commercial acumen and proficiency in financial statements
• Exemplary program management, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish contact and trust with senior leaders
• Strong entrepreneurial skills with the ability to direct and inspire a team to elevate performance
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and resourcefulness
• Ability to anticipate conflict and resolve pending issues
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to crystalize messages for executives

Desired candidate profile

• Strong understanding of business and policy issues faced by organizations
• High attention to detail and strategic thinking capabilities
• Ability to operate well under ambiguity and drive people towards an endpoint
• Deep understanding of large-scale program delivery
• Ability to quickly master new topics across a wide range of areas and industries
• Understanding of operations, business models, technology enablers, and value chain in the automotive industry
• Commercial acumen and proficiency in financial statements
• Exemplary program management, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish contact and trust with senior leaders
• Strong entrepreneurial skills with the ability to direct and inspire a team to elevate performance
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and resourcefulness
• Ability to anticipate conflict and resolve pending issues
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to crystalize messages for executives