Organization Strategy & Transformation Management Section Head JOB

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Job Title: Organization Strategy & Transformation Management Section Head

Department: Organization Strategy & Transformation Department

Section: NA

Unit: NA

Direct Manager: Organization Strategy & Transformation Department Director

2. Role Purpose

Lead the development and implementation of organization-wide strategies focused on efficiency, workforce alignment, and transformation. This role drives the design of organizational frameworks and changes management initiatives to ensure alignment with business goals. By collaborating with key teams, the role ensures the successful delivery of transformation programs and continuous improvement, supported by data-driven insights and global best practices.

3. Key Responsibilities

Organization Development Strategy:

• Lead the development of Organization Development Strategy, objectives & initiatives in alignment with leadership vision and defined objectives.


• Lead on design of the manpower efficiency framework in efforts to maintain a lean, agile organization while introducing pragmatic solutions for the organization design.


• Lead the design of the Organization Development policies, procedures and processes that would enable the success of the manpower efficiency agenda in line with top management’s directions.


• Ensure strategy is aligned with all strategic objectives, departmental/business unit plans in close collaboration with the Strategic Planning & Business Excellence teams and the respective alignment across all business procedures & processes.


• Support on conducting organization assessments and work closely with the Organization Development & Workforce Planning Section to redesign proposals based on functional needs and business goals.


• Work closely with the Workforce Planning team to develop workforce strategies ensuring alignment with the approved KPIs.


• Lead on the developing and/or refining of organizational governance frameworks, including decision rights, spans of control, and accountability structures in close collaboration with the Governance teams.


• Conduct internal diagnostics and external benchmarking to ensure OD initiatives are evidence-based and aligned with global best practices.

Transformation Management:

• Lead on the development of people-centric and large-scale transformation programs and strategies & identify initiatives ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic priorities.


• Oversee the designing and implementation of change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption and operations as well to assure the success of end-to-end delivery across all strategic programs, projects and initiatives across the organization.


• Manage and oversee strategic, change & transformation initiatives as per the approved KPIs and report on them highlighting red flags and areas on improvement.


• Develop and/or periodically monitor and update OST resources (methodologies, templates, training…etc.).

Shared Activity:

Strategic Contribution

• Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into section business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing sectional strategies.

People Management

• Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned section to foster a value driven culture within the organization.


• Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the Section by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff to maximize performance.


• Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned section, collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Manage the preparation and recommend the section budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Manage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned section activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Reporting

• Ensure that all section reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet DCT requirements, policies and quality standards.

EHS

• Adhere to the DCT Occupational Safety and Health policy, regulations, and laws, and provide help to the Corporate EHS in executing the OSHMS.


• Report any incidents, near misses, occupational illnesses, unsafe practices, and conditions immediately to the person concerned and participate in the investigation of OSH incidents, as required.

4. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Strategic Management, Public Policy, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.


• 6-8 years of experience in strategic planning, organizational transformation, or management consulting.


• At least 4 years in a leadership or advisory role within a large organization or government entity.


• Proven track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable outcomes.

5. Skills

• Strategic thinking and business acumen


• Program and project management


• Leadership and stakeholder engagement


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Change management and communication


• Knowledge in transformation methodologies


• Governance and performance measurement