Senior Manager – Strategic Data & AI Projects; B2B

Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 45,000 individuals. In line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai’s socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.

Dubai Holding is committed to the diversification of Dubai’s non-oil economy. Our portfolio, valued at over AED 280+ billion, spans 10 sectors, including real estate, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing & logistics, and science.

For the Good of Tomorrow

Dubai Holding is looking to hire a Senior Manager – Strategy & Execution (B2B) reporting to the Director – Strategy & Execution. The role holder will be responsible for supporting operational excellence and efficiency initiatives across business functions including Development, Contracts and Control, Procurement, Supply Chain, Land Bank Management, and Shared Services. The role contributes to the full lifecycle of transformation programmes that includes assisting in opportunity identification, preparing use cases, coordinating implementation activities, and tracking value realisation.

The role holder will be expected to support data-driven decision-making and helps embed sustainable business transformation practices across the organisation.

If you are ready to embark on a dynamic journey where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a real impact, we would like to hear from you.

• Support enterprise-wide assessments by gathering data, analysing trends, and preparing reports to highlight AI-enabled and transformation opportunities.
• Assist in the identification, prioritisation, and validation of use cases that address cost, risk, efficiency, and commercial performance.
• Coordinate with external AI partners and internal technology teams on pilots and proof-of-concepts, documenting outcomes and lessons learned.
• Prepare draft business cases, value realisation frameworks, and presentations to support investment and roadmap decisions.
• Conduct industry research and benchmarking, compiling insights to inform performance standards
• and best practice adoption.

• Provide day-to-day support in the mobilisation and delivery of transformation programmes, tracking timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Maintain programme documentation, dashboards, and governance packs to monitor programme health and progress.
• Coordinate activities across business, technology, finance, and operations teams, ensuring smooth information flow in a matrixed environment.
• Apply project management and change management methodologies to support delivery quality and adoption.

• Prepare materials for executive briefings, stakeholder workshops, and steering committees.
• Capture feedback, track actions, and follow up with stakeholders to maintain alignment on programme objectives.
• Support communication efforts by simplifying technical information into practical, actionable updates.
• Assist with organisational readiness initiatives, training sessions, and capability-building activities during change programmes.

• Work with the enterprise data platform and analytics teams to collect and interpret data, highlighting opportunities for improvement
• Track and report on real estate-specific performance metrics (e.g., occupancy, yields, lifecycle costs) to link outcomes with business performance
• Document business requirements and ensure they are communicated clearly to technology and operations teams for implementation
• Support adoption of technology solutions by monitoring compliance, usability, and operational integration.
• Assist in embedding change management practices and project management tools to strengthen adoption and benefit realisation.

• 6–8 years of professional experience in business transformation, programme delivery, operations management, or…