Senior Manager - Strategic Initiative Implementation

Senior Manager - Strategic Initiative Implementation

United Arab Emirates

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 (such as new market entry, digital transformation) by setting goals (OKRs/KPIs), solving problems, and ensuring alignment with company vision. This role requires 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 ADIB’s strategy team, closely working with stakeholders to deliver strategic initiatives that strengthen the bank’s competitive edge and future readiness. Represent ADIB in external forums and regulatory engagements, including with the Central Bank, to co‑create market‑first initiatives.

• 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 complete project life cycles.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable roadmaps, defining roles and responsibilities for teams. Establish clear and measurable goals and constant reviews that define the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Accountable for development, implementation and monitoring of all models and strategic deliverables. Set up regular reviews to track KPIs and adjust plans based on real‑time data.
• Deliver business and strategy performance update presentations and conduct Monthly Retail Strategy Update sessions with senior management to update on progress, results and risks involved.
• Perform market and competition research and update business with latest market updates, competition performance, launches and product/offers.
• Address obstacles, resolve conflicts, and adapt strategies to changing market conditions or internal challenges.
• Lead and support strategic initiatives on behalf of Retail Banking on process enhancements, client experience, productivity and cost efficiency.
• Spearhead strategic projects from concept to completion, managing budgets, timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain agility and adaptability by being flexible to pivot plans when conditions change.
• Anticipate future trends and prepare for emerging risks.
• Collaborate with leadership and diverse teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations) to ensure buy‑in and effective execution.
• Strategic Influence: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping the bank’s 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.

• Deep understanding of the UAE Banking Sector, with expertise in Retail Banking products, processes, portfolio, customer behaviours and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven expertise in Project Management, including advanced Agile and Iterative techniques to drive strategic initiatives and goals.
• Strong ability to define the strategy roadmap and drive organizational alignment.
• Proficiency in performance management, optimisation and efficiency improvement journeys.
• Experience in market study including research, market size, competitors, products, offerings and macroeconomic indicators.
• Ability to translate data and…