Manager / Senior Manager - Digital Government Strategy & Transformation

About the Role: Our client is supporting a prestigious government digital entity in the UAE to appoint a Senior Manager who will be a cornerstone in shaping the future of digital government. This high-impact role requires a strategic leader with deep consulting experience to drive strategic planning, orchestrate large-scale transformations, and engage with senior government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strategic vision, digital depth, and a proven ability to deliver tangible results in a complex, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Leadership: Lead the development, refresh, and implementation of the entity's overarching strategy, including associated budget planning and operating model design. - Transformation Orchestration: Take ownership of major digital transformation programs, from initial planning and roadmap development to value realisation and benefits tracking. Provide PMO leadership and oversee multiple workstreams to ensure seamless execution. - Senior Stakeholder Management: Serve as a trusted advisor and work directly with C-level and senior government leaders, facilitating decision-making, presenting recommendations, and driving alignment on key strategic initiatives. - Digital & Tech Steering: Leverage deep technology and digital expertise to shape, guide, and steer critical digital programs, such as digital government service transformations, enterprise-wide digitalization, and other tech-driven public sector initiatives. Qualifications and Experience: - 7–10 years of experience, with the majority spent in a top-tier consulting firm (e.g., MBB, Big4, or similar). - Proven track record in leading strategy development, corporate governance, and operating model design projects. - Demonstrated experience in managing large, complex transformation programs, with strong capabilities in project management oversight and value realization frameworks. - Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and engage senior executives. - Deep, hands-on experience in digital and technology projects, preferably within the government or public sector domain (e.g., digital government, smart cities, ICT transformations). - Emirati nationals are strongly encouraged to apply, in alignment with national strategic priorities