Director Strategy And Value Creation - Dubai Holding

About Dubai Holding:

Dubai Holding is a diversified global investment company with investments in more than 30 countries and a combined workforce of more than 45,000 people. For over two decades, we have invested in the businesses, sectors, communities and destinations that drive Dubai’s growth and global competitiveness – building long-term, sustainable value For the Good of Tomorrow.

Our businesses span:

• Real Estate & Land – master development, land bank management and large-scale master planning aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan
• Hospitality – luxury hotels, resorts and residences, alongside an award-winning F&B portfolio across the Middle East, Europe and Asia
• Leisure & Entertainment – some of the region’s most-loved parks, attractions, live venues and media platforms
• Retail & Asset Management – landmark retail and lifestyle destinations, malls, community centres and residential communities
• Community Management – creating and managing sustainable, vibrant communities and districts across Dubai
• Integrated Urban Services – facilities management, security and technical services that keep communities, assets and critical infrastructure running at city scale

We are building Strategy & Value Creation teams across the Group, covering three pillars: Strategy, Portfolio Management (PMO) and Technology Transformation, with opportunities at multiple levels. Each role will sit within one of our businesses. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for opportunities across the Group, and successful candidates will be aligned to the business and role that best fits their skills, sector experience and seniority.

About the Job:

Here’s your chance to step into the role of Director – Strategy & Value Creation. Reporting to the VP / SVP – Strategy & Value Creation, you will lead the Strategy pillar for your vertical. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the annual and long-range strategic planning cycle and taking plans through to leadership approval
• Developing the vertical strategy, business model options and growth priorities, grounded in market and competitive insight
• Identifying and evaluating value creation opportunities, new value pools, partnerships and business development
• Building robust business cases, financial models and scenarios to support executive decisions
• Designing KPI and performance frameworks and tracking delivery against strategic targets
• Preparing ExCo and Board-ready papers and recommendations
• Managing, coaching and developing the strategy team

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• 10–12 years’ experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, transformation or strategic advisory
• Proven experience running a full planning cycle for a business or major division
• Strong financial modelling, business case and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and build credibility with ExCo-level stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA from a top-tier institution or relevant Master’s preferred; CFA / CA advantageous
• Experience leading and developing a team
• GCC / Dubai experience preferred

Sector experience in any of the following is highly valued and will help us match you to the right vertical:

• Real estate, master development or land
• Hospitality, tourism or destinations
• Entertainment, leisure or consumer-facing businesses
• Retail, asset management or community / property services
• Facilities management, integrated services or infrastructure operations

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we’re committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.