Sr Specialist Transformation

Job Title: Senior Specialist - Transformation (Contract Based)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Department: PMO

Reports To: Change Manager

Company: EDGE Group (edgegroup.ae)

Key Accountabilities

Process Improvement

• Monitor and Identify opportunities for process improvements across the key business areas
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging tools/technologies to enhance the quality and efficiency of the business processes
• Conduct detailed analysis on complex business challenges and guide the full process from problem identification to recommending new methodologies and tools and effective implementation
  
  

• Lead the planning and development of large-scale transformation programs and projects in line with business needs and leadership expectations.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to define business problems, identify transformation needs and opportunities across the organization
• Support the development of change initiatives business cases across all the business lines.
• Ensure alignment of all projects to the organization strategic pillars and objectives
• Develop detailed project plans, RACI matrix, and governance structures to support efficient delivery of initiatives and programs.
• Monitor and provide timely updates on activities and performance of transformation projects/programs.
• Proactively identify project risks and issues and support development of effective mitigation plans
  
  

• Utilize statistical methods and techniques to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses to address specific business questions or challenges.
  
  

• Create detailed reports and executive presentations to communicate findings to the leadership & key stakeholders.
• Present analysis results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Support organizational change management and facilitate communication to ensure adoption at all levels of the organization
  
  

• Establish effective relationship with executive leadership and other executive stakeholders.
• Lead cross functional discussions and engagements to address challenges and business needs.
  
  

• Maintain documentation of projects including charters, plans, status update reports, change requests and lessons learned to support transparency and reproducibility.
• Uphold data privacy and security measures in all analytical activities.
  
  

• 5-8 years relevant experience in project/program management, transformation or change management roles in a major organization.
• At least 3 years of Hands-on experience in a PMO function overseeing & driving strategic initiatives
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or equivalent professional qualification.
• Certified MS Power BI / Data Analyst Associate, MS Office (Excel) Specialist, Analytics Professional
• Project Management Certification (preferable)
  
  

• Deep understanding of transformation and initiatives management
• Excellent communication abilities to convey complex information effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to create high-quality executive presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and interact with professionals at all levels
• Strong cognitive reasoning (e.g., Abstract, logical, verbal and numerical etc.….)
• Full Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel) and data visualization software (e.g., Power BI).
  
  

• Proficient in conveying technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Continuous learning mindset
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Resilience & Stress management
• A proactive and results-driven approach
  
  

• Proficient in conveying technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Continuous learning mindset
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Resilience & Stress management
• A proactive and results-driven approach
  
  

• Ability to approach complex problems logically and systematically.
• Capacity to break down data into meaningful insights.
• Precision in data analysis to ensure accuracy and reliability of findings.
• Ability to create compelling narratives and visualizations to present data insights effectively.
• Skill in making informed decisions based on data analysis.