6 Corporate Strategy jobs in Kuwait

VAC9654 - Senior Specialist, Strategy & Business Analysis

Field: Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Closing Date: 31-Jul-2025 The Company

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world. We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers. In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of. Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success. The Purpose

The position entails undertaking project management, analysis, coordination, and is responsible for defining and updating strategies that drive growth for the company along with associated initiatives. This position will work closely with the Strategy & Business Development unit team and with other divisions in portfolio strategy, financial planning, future trends, new growth opportunities, and competitor analysis. This position provides a complete range of information and insights support to business managers, including decision support indicators based on targets, actual, assessment etc. to facilitate decision making. This position will also monitor activities to ensure that they are in line with the agreed Strategy, KPIs, and Business Plan targets and perform various business analysis activities to ensure that Ooredoo Kuwait meets its strategic objectives. Key Accountabilties & Responsiblities

Support the development and monitoring of the company’s growth strategy and operational excellence based on analysis of industry trends, competitive threats, expansion opportunities and internal performance. Support the definition of specific, measurable strategic goals for the company. Support the design of business scaling & revenue growth strategy for Telecom. Support Strategy & Business Development Director and team members to help set the overall strategic direction of the company, and to design key initiatives including growth strategy and operational excellence Perform Trends analysis and new growth opportunity / competitor analysis including peers’ performance Support with business integration & design strategy for revenue increase. Provide information / trend analysis on emerging global markets. Analyse commercial trends and performance and interpret them Assist in the efficient designing / implementation of strategic initiatives.Assist in building, verifying and monitoring Ooredoo Kuwait Business Plan Assist in building and updating the internal and external environment assessment as part of the strategic cycle Support the Build-up of the strategic framework and market model and forecastsWork closely with the different teams across the organisation in the support of developing the business strategy and its sets of strategic initiatives. Support the Business Planning and Strategy Development and cascading business strategy into the operational plans. Provide reports and presentations for reviews.Deliver analytically rigorous and data-driven insights that assist the company executives in making strategic decisions and drive business prioritisation. Deliver data-based insights to support actionable strategic direction, corporate prioritisation, and strategy communication (build link with Business intelligence team and finance to get the relevant feed of data and analysis) Create and manage reporting systems. Deliver periodic reports on key performance metrics for business parameters. Set up measures and monitoring mechanisms to regulate and control the Costs initiatives Conduct regular business and sensitivity analysis and report findings to Department head and leadership Monitoring, tracking and reporting on the plan KPIs metrics on quarterly basis (and upon significant changes). Updating the plan periodically and report on results. Analyse market share in value and volume Analyse competitor activities and their performances Prepare presentations with inputs and relevant insights to assist the management team in decision making Proactively take responsibility for self-improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise. Other duties as directed by supervisor or other superiors. Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration / Management , Economics, Statistics, IT , or any relevant business field Requirements

3-4 years’ experience with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a related role is mandatory. Track record in business analysis. Good knowledge of telecom industry. Possess financial acumen with the ability to link and correlated between business strategy/initiatives, operational plans and financial performance. Strong analytical skills and financial modelling capabilities. Good interpersonal & communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to communicate with various levels of management. Ambitious and result driven. Ability to cope with deadlines Ability to drill-down and perform root-cause analysis Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities Highly developed communication and reporting skills (verbal and written) in both Arabic (preferable) & English. Good background about Mobile technology and industry Excellent research capabilities and statistical analysis knowledge Problem Solving & Analytical thinking skills Concern for Standards/Efficiency Being Collaborative and Cooperative Tenacity, Resilience and Self-Management Work under pressureExcellent computer skills and proven knowledge of data analysis using popular MS products specially Excel and Power Point Deep insight in Forecasting: Accurate assessment of growth and profit potential Note: you will be required to attach the following: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Objective / Summary

Managing and implementing the management consulting engagements for the client relating to consulting on:

• Designing and developing organizational structure and organizational competencies manual
• Designing and developing job structure
• Designing and developing job descriptions
• Designing and developing Processes, Policies and Procedures Manuals

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a relevant major.

Professional Certificates are an extra advantage, such as Certified Management Consultant (CMC) or equivalent, and Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince2.

Experience

10 years of experience in the same domain with consulting firms. Experience in international consulting firms is an extra advantage.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual promotion plan for the Department services.
• Develop the creative copywriting of webpages.
• Prepare the technical and financial proposals submitted to clients.
• Prepare the engagement letters concluded with the clients.
• Implement the client engagements.
• Prepare the monthly reports on the Department's activity.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge

• Private Sector Labor Law No. 6 of 2010 and its Executive Regulations, as amended.
• Executive Bylaws of Law No. 7 of 2010 regarding the Establishment of Capital Markets Authority and Regulation of Securities Activity.

Technical Skills

First: Language Skills

• Arabic language: Mother tongue.
• Proficiency in English language in terms of reading, writing, and speaking.

Second: Effective Linguistic Expression Skills

• Ability to provide effective linguistic expression and wording.

Company Industry

• Accounting & Auditing

Department / Functional Area

• Corporate Planning
• Consulting
• M&A

Keywords

• Management Consulting Manager

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Job Objective / Summary Managing and implementing the management consulting engagements for the client relating to consulting on: Designing and developing organizational structure and organizational competencies manual Designing and developing job structure Designing and developing job descriptions Designing and developing Processes, Policies and Procedures Manuals Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration or a relevant major. Professional Certificates are an extra advantage, such as Certified Management Consultant (CMC) or equivalent, and Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince2. Experience 10 years of experience in the same domain with consulting firms. Experience in international consulting firms is an extra advantage. Job Responsibilities Prepare the annual promotion plan for the Department services. Develop the creative copywriting of webpages. Prepare the technical and financial proposals submitted to clients. Prepare the engagement letters concluded with the clients. Implement the client engagements. Prepare the monthly reports on the Department's activity. Perform any other tasks as assigned. Knowledge Private Sector Labor Law No. 6 of 2010 and its Executive Regulations, as amended. Executive Bylaws of Law No. 7 of 2010 regarding the Establishment of Capital Markets Authority and Regulation of Securities Activity. Technical Skills First: Language Skills Arabic language: Mother tongue. Proficiency in English language in terms of reading, writing, and speaking. Second: Effective Linguistic Expression Skills Ability to provide effective linguistic expression and wording. Company Industry Accounting & Auditing Department / Functional Area Corporate Planning Consulting M&A Keywords Management Consulting Manager

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Responsibilities (Text Only)

1. Strategy and Planning - Provides insights, ideas, and recommendations to address immediate and longer-term customer priorities and Microsoft objectives. Contributes to the overall One Microsoft strategy, driving for agreement with account team on Consulting and Partner strategy. Understands the weaknesses and strengths of competitor solutions and footprints and leverages this knowledge in strategy and planning.
   - Proactively looks ahead and identifies actions required to develop Consulting opportunities aligned with the account strategy, Microsoft's strategy, and Consulting catalog go-to-market solution plays. Leads Consulting input to account-team planning sessions, follows the common sales and delivery methodology for Microsoft, and provides updates per required account-team governance and rhythms.
2. Relationship Management - Owns and maintains customer and partner relationships in agreement with the core account team, influences key decision makers, and leads effective rhythms of connection with stakeholders.
   - Builds and maintains relationships with Microsoft decision makers and leaders, leveraging them for customer and partner success.
   - Uses insights from the consulting account-delivery team to monitor project status, anticipate issues, and improve customer experience.
   - Strengthens relationships with Microsoft partner teams, such as software and customer success teams, and contributes to overall account and solution teams.
3. Accelerate Cloud Growth - Maintains up-to-date knowledge of customer priorities, industry trends, and challenges to meet customer needs.
   - Connects with industry experts and shares knowledge within the team.
   - Uses Microsoft Consulting go-to-market scenarios to promote Microsoft Cloud adoption.
   - Identifies and manages strategic cloud opportunities aligned with customer value.
4. Account Team Orchestration - Coordinates the consulting-sales relationship with the core account team, ensuring successful account plan execution and a positive customer experience.
5. Deal Excellence - Uses customer insights and account team input to confirm BANT (Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline) and advance opportunities.
   - Maintains relationships to facilitate contract signing and oversees sales to delivery transition.
   - Negotiates terms with executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment and agreement.

Qualifications (Text Only)

1. 8+ years industry sales experience in the commercial or public sector (e.g., Finance, Local Government) OR Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years industry sales experience in the same sectors.
2. 3+ years consulting solution sales experience.
3. Sales expertise in Microsoft technologies, focusing on Azure, Cloud Migrations, Infrastructure, Data & AI, Cyber Security, and Business Applications.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits and perks may vary depending on employment nature and country.

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Responsibilities (Text Only)

Strategy and Planning

- Provides insights, ideas, and recommendations to address immediate and longer-term customer priorities and Microsoft objectives. Contributes to the overall One Microsoft strategy, driving for agreement with account team on Consulting and Partner strategy. Understands the weaknesses and strengths of competitor solutions and footprints and leverages this knowledge in strategy and planning.

- Proactively looks ahead and identifies actions required to develop Consulting opportunities aligned with the account strategy, Microsoft's strategy, and Consulting catalog go-to-market solution plays. Leads Consulting input to account-team planning sessions, follows the common sales and delivery methodology for Microsoft, and provides updates per required account-team governance and rhythms.

Relationship Management

- Owns and maintains customer and partner relationships in agreement with the core account team, influences key decision makers, and leads effective rhythms of connection with stakeholders.

- Builds and maintains relationships with Microsoft decision makers and leaders, leveraging them for customer and partner success.

- Uses insights from the consulting account-delivery team to monitor project status, anticipate issues, and improve customer experience.

- Strengthens relationships with Microsoft partner teams, such as software and customer success teams, and contributes to overall account and solution teams.

Accelerate Cloud Growth

- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of customer priorities, industry trends, and challenges to meet customer needs.

- Connects with industry experts and shares knowledge within the team.

- Uses Microsoft Consulting go-to-market scenarios to promote Microsoft Cloud adoption.

- Identifies and manages strategic cloud opportunities aligned with customer value.

Account Team Orchestration

- Coordinates the consulting-sales relationship with the core account team, ensuring successful account plan execution and a positive customer experience.

Deal Excellence

- Uses customer insights and account team input to confirm BANT (Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline) and advance opportunities.

- Maintains relationships to facilitate contract signing and oversees sales to delivery transition.

- Negotiates terms with executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment and agreement.

Qualifications (Text Only)

8+ years industry sales experience in the commercial or public sector (e.g., Finance, Local Government) OR Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years industry sales experience in the same sectors.

3+ years consulting solution sales experience.

Sales expertise in Microsoft technologies, focusing on Azure, Cloud Migrations, Infrastructure, Data & AI, Cyber Security, and Business Applications.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please send a request via the Accommodation request form. Benefits and perks may vary depending on employment nature and country.

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