Job Description

Associate Director-Strategic Projects

Ooredoo

Job ID: 616191

16 Feb 2026

Job ID: 616191

16 Feb 2026

Job Location

United Arab Emirates

Experience

15 to 20 years

Qualification Level

Graduate; Engineering Graduates/PG; MBA / Management Post Graduates

Job Function

Corporate Planning / Consulting
Telecom

Skillset

corporate development, management consulting, investment analysis

Preferred Jobseekers

Not specified

Your impact on our goals
Strategic Initiative Delivery

Support the planning, design, and execution of cross‑functional strategic initiatives in alignment with Group strategic and financial objectives.
Co‑own project scopes, delivery plans, and executive materials, ensuring clear articulation of problems, approaches, and strategic options.
Drive structured analysis, business cases, commercial models, and recommendations for senior leadership.
Content Leadership & Subject-Matter Support
Develop substantive content in areas related to data centers, AI/GPU-as-a-service, and new adjacencies.
Conduct market scans, competitor intelligence, partner assessments, and scenario modelling to guide strategic choices.
Translate conceptual strategy into actionable workstreams with measurable KPIs and milestones.
Project Governance & Cross-Functional Coordination
Lead governance routines (e.g. SteerCos, cross‑BU checkpoints) and track progress across all stakeholders.
Coordinate with Group and OpCo teams across commercial, operations, technology, finance, legal, procurement, etc.
Ensure risks, dependencies, and escalation points are well-managed and communicated.
Expansion of Data Center and AI/GPU Strategy
Provide support in driving the territorial and scope expansion of Ooredoo's data center and AI/GPU offerings.
Work closely with Syntys on performance insights while leading the strategic expansion and new territory feasibility assessments.
Evaluate partnership, JV, or M&A opportunities for the expansion of Data Centers and AI/GPU offerings.
Strategic Project Origination & Pipeline Support
Assist in shaping the pipeline of new strategic projects approved under the updated Group strategy.
Evaluate new initiatives, structure problem statements, define approach, and provide analytical leadership during early-stage exploration.
Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Prepare executive-level presentations, Board papers, and investor communications related to strategic projects .
Communicate complex strategic topics succinctly to senior executives, shareholders, and external partners.
Represent the department in cross-organizational discussions with senior management and external stakeholders.

Experience

Minimum 15 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, management consulting, investment analysis, in telco industry or digital infrastructure.
Experience in data centers and AI infrastructure strongly preferred.
Proven track record managing cross-functional initiatives with senior‑level exposure.
Experience structuring financial/business models and strategic assessments
Skills and competencies
Strong strategic thinking and structured problem-solving.
Excellent analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
High-level communication and executive presentation skills.
Ability to manage ambiguity and lead cross-functional alignment.
Understanding of digital infrastructure, AI technologies, and emerging tech trends preferred.
Project ownership mindset with ability to drive end-to-end execution.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field.
Master's degree (MBA, Strategy, Finance, or Technology Management) preferred
Must have worked in developing markets, ideally in a multinational environment

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