Director - Strategy and Execution

Role Summary

The Director Strategy, Execution & Transformation will lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, drive execution excellence, and deliver large-scale transformation programs aligned to business priorities. This role partners closely with senior leadership to translate strategy into actionable roadmaps, oversee program governance, and ensure sustainable value realization across functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive Leadership to shape and refine enterprise strategy.
• Translate strategic priorities into structured, executable roadmaps.
• Drive annual strategic planning and multi-year transformation agenda.
• Lead complex, cross-functional transformation programs from concept through delivery.
• Monitor progress, manage interdependencies, and mitigate execution risks.
• Ensure measurable business impact (cost efficiency, revenue uplift, productivity gains).
• Drive operating model redesign, process standardization, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Lead digital and automation initiatives including data, AI, and workflow modernization.
• Oversee change management efforts to ensure adoption and cultural alignment.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business heads.
• Align multiple stakeholders across business, finance, risk, technology, and operations.

Required Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in Strategy, Transformation, Consulting, or Enterprise Program Management.
• Experience leading large cross-functional initiatives in Banking, Financial Services, Technology, or GCC environments.
• Strong understanding of operating model design, governance, and enterprise performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change at scale.
• MBA or equivalent preferre