Sr. Specialist, Strategic Planning

About the Job

The jobholder is responsible to manage the Strategic Management process and activities in line with the management directions to ensure the targeted alignment with the Owner’s strategies and Borouge’s objectives, while coordinating with the respective functional heads and focal points.

This role includes; supporting the Strategy Management Department Manager in execution and follow up of tasks as assigned, Development, implementation, follow up and reporting on Corporate Strategy and related initiatives, and advising on corporate business strategy and governance and their implementation within the organization. Promote clarity of vision, strategy, and scope, and continuously promote good governance within the company and in dealings with stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

Strategy Development:

• Develop, implement, and report on corporate strategy and related initiatives, in line with global best practices and business objectives.
• Review and improve the corporate governance frameworks, policies, and processes, as well as establishing key performance indicators and metrics to measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.
• Lead the collaboration for the preparation and presentation of the business plan for the company senior management, as well as ensuring effective implementation of strategic plans as per set timelines.
• Promote clarity of vision and scope, along with good governance, within the company and in dealings with stakeholders, as well as establishing workflow processes to streamline internal and external communication.
• Review and predict the potential business threats to safeguard the company's interests in the market and providing recommendations for improvement.

Shareholders Reporting:

• Deliver the requirements of the shareholders ADNOC and Borealis from a Strategy perspective and provide them with the necessary information as required.
• Support the CEO office in various tasks ranging from responding to shareholder’s request, data collection and preparation of specific reports as and when requested in a timely manner.

Corporate Planning & Change Management:

• Lead change management efforts to ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives across the organization by developing communication plans and training programs to foster buy-in and support from stakeholders at all levels.
• Anticipate and address resistance to change through proactive engagement and stakeholder management.
• Manage and direct the development of the Business Plan to establish medium- and long-term strategies and work programs for all other activities of the Company.
• Review the Company’s current business practices to ensure the current conditions within which it operates are considered when creating the long-term/short-term strategies.
• Establish workflow processes to streamline internal and external communication and promote organizational transparency.
• Provide professional analytical, financial, and technical support to Senior Management as required.

Trade Advocacy:

• Prepare the international trading requirements to support Borouge business plans for specific market(s) in accordance with directions of UAE high-level governmental officials and international trade agreements.
• Develop and manage Borouge's relationships & interactions with governments and trade organizations.
• Network with key stakeholders of domestic & foreign government officials to represent Borouge on international trade bodies, while keeping abreast of trade-political issues affecting Borouge's international business operations.
• Monitor the updates on international trade agreements in relevance to Borouge interests in foreign markets (for the current end-customer markets) and World Trade Organization members.
• Act as a focal point to create a rapport & formal relation with high authorities and decision makers within UAE and targeted markets.
• Communicate Borouge’s strategic targets with the concerned governmental officials or ambassadors to ensure governmental support.
• Coordinate Borouge's trade plans within governmental agendas with foreign governments for mutual trade agreements.
• Communicate updates on the international trade affairs for UAE and other Borouge's operating countries as inputs for future potential markets.
• Monitor procedures and policies within Borouge for managing interactions and relationships with government bodies (both domestic and foreign).

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent degree in Business Administration preferably with additional professional certification in corporate governance or business strategy.
• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in International Business or Economy is preferred.
• Advanced understanding of Trading Theories and Practices
• Advanced and updated knowledge of WTO regulations and updates
• Knowledge of business scenarios, regression models and market analysis
• Computer literacy; Microsoft Office, ERP, and Internet Explorer

• Minimum 8 - 12 years of total experience in strategy related functions and occupations.
• Minimum 8 years in experience for Large Scale / Multinational Organizations.
• Previous experience in Petrochemicals, Polymers or Chemical Industries is an advantage.
• Hands-on Market Research and Business Scenarios
• Sound knowledge of International Business, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Risk, Operation Management, Operation Research and Analysis.
• Professional Certifications in Strategy Management & KPI Certified