Business Partnership Senior Specialist UAE National JOB

Job Title: Business Partnership Senior Specialist

Role Purpose:

Serve as a strategic liaison between Technology Department and Business Sectors within the organization. Collaborate extensively with business sectors to align technology projects with organizational objectives, driving innovation and business value through technology in-line with the defined objectives and strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Strategy & Analysis

• Proactively work with business units to propose projects that align with both business and technology strategies in-line with the defined strategies.


• Lead the evaluation and analysis of requests from the business to ensure alignment with broader DCT strategic initiatives including technology, experience simplification, and other mandated activities.


• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance operational and business efficiencies and develop business cases showcasing the business value of proposed projects.


• Contribute to a shared vision for business solutions, influencing the technology utilized to fulfil the broader transformation vision of the organization.


• Establish and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key business stakeholders, acting as a primary point of contact between technology teams and business units.


• Understand and articulate the business priorities, challenges, and processes, translating business needs into technology requirements.


• Anticipate gaps and overlaps within the technology and project portfolio, creating consensus regarding solution delivery timings.


• Support with technology budget planning, monitoring, and reporting for assigned business units or projects in-line with the defined objectives.


• Assist in leading and supporting the change management process, ensuring effective technology adoption within the business units and addressing potential resistance.


• Stay up-to-date and engage in field research for new solutions and evaluate existing ones.


• Support in producing RFPs/RFIs/RFQs based on approved requirements and support in vendor selection in collaboration with business units, procurement, and Technology vendor management.


• Contribute in strategic planning processes for department/projects.

Shared Activity:

• Business Strategy & Analysis


• Proactively work with business units to propose projects that align with both business and technology strategies in-line with the defined strategies.


• Lead the evaluation and analysis of requests from the business to ensure alignment with broader DCT strategic initiatives including technology, experience simplification, and other mandated activities.


• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance operational and business efficiencies and develop business cases showcasing the business value of proposed projects.


• Contribute to a shared vision for business solutions, influencing the technology utilized to fulfil the broader transformation vision of the organization.


• Establish and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key business stakeholders, acting as a primary point of contact between technology teams and business units.


• Understand and articulate the business priorities, challenges, and processes, translating business needs into technology requirements.


• Anticipate gaps and overlaps within the technology and project portfolio, creating consensus regarding solution delivery timings.


• Support with technology budget planning, monitoring, and reporting for assigned business units or projects in-line with the defined objectives.


• Assist in leading and supporting the change management process, ensuring effective technology adoption within the business units and addressing potential resistance.


• Stay up-to-date and engage in field research for new solutions and evaluate existing ones.


• Support in producing RFPs/RFIs/RFQs based on approved requirements and support in vendor selection in collaboration with business units, procurement, and Technology vendor management.


• Contribute in strategic planning processes for department/projects.

Communication and Business Relationships:

Internal

• Technology Internal Sections


• DCT Relevant Sectors / Departments

External

• Key vendors & supplies


• Government entities


• Service Provider & Consulting firms   


• Relevant Federal and Local Agencies/ Authorities

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other decree within relevant industry.


• Certifications;  Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or relevant is highly preferred.

Experience:

• Proven experience of at least 3-5 years as a business analyst or any relevant role.


• Relevant experience with Technology Project Management principles and practices is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and navigate complex organizations.


• Experience in strategic planning and execution, including budgeting and financial analysis.


• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI, Cloud Solutions, etc.


• Ability to lead through influence rather than authority.


• Full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing.


• Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and information.


• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders/vendors and cross-functional team members.


• Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner.


• Ability to quickly translate business needs into clear and effective technical solution.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skill - including appropriate stakeholder alignment.