Transformation Manager | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Strategy & Transformation

Job Requisition ID: 167345 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role

As a Transformation Manager at Al Futtaim Automotive, you will play a pivotal role in our exciting journey from good to great. You will be responsible for identifying, designing, driving, and overseeing comprehensive transformation initiatives across the organization. This role involves setting the strategic direction for projects, ensuring alignment with the company's long-term goals, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

What you will do

• Lead the project design phase for Automotive strategy & transformation projects, aligned to our 3-year strategy
• Identify transformation needs and opportunities across the organization
• Support the development of transformation business cases by analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations
• Provide leadership and guidance in the creation of business cases
• Ensure alignment of all projects to the Automotive strategic pillars and objectives
• Deliver projects to time, cost, scope, and quality
• Proactively identify project risks and issues and develop effective mitigation plans
• Engage with key stakeholders and workstream leads to ensure transparency and momentum
• Establish effective relationships with Automotive Executive Board members and other critical stakeholders
• Ensure robust project and portfolio reporting and adherence to governance

Required skills to be successful

• 3+ years of professional consulting experience, typically in management consulting or financial advisory
• Deep understanding of transformation and initiative management
• Full proficiency with Microsoft Office, including the ability to create high-quality PowerPoint presentations and Excel analysis
• Prior experience with project management (both Agile & Waterfall) and governance adherence to frameworks

About the team

You will be part of the Strategy & Transformation department, working closely with the core business units, centers of excellence, and enabling functions. Our primary focus is delivering transformational projects on time, budget, and quality. We also support scrum masters, project managers, and product owners across Automotive in understanding and adapting to effective ways of managing successful projects.

What equips you for the role

• Proven experience in leading and managing transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and results-driven approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Bachelor's degree (post-graduate education preferred)
• Understanding of the automotive industry is an advantage
• Self-starter, accountable, and results-oriented
• Fast learner, agile, and capable of handling new and changing assignments
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical and curious, with the ability to understand and interpret business contexts and complex scenarios
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellence and attention to detail

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences. 
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.