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Role Overview
Head of Transformation Office at Wasl, Dubai. Reports to the Director – Business Excellence and Transformation within the Support Services – Digital Excellence and Transformation division.
Company Overview
Wasl was founded on May 25, 2008, from the union of the Dubai Development Board and Real Estate Department, with a mission to transform Dubai into a more captivating destination for residents, businesses, and visitors. Today, Wasl stands as one of Dubai's largest and most diversified real estate management companies, overseeing an expansive portfolio of landmark assets entrusted by DREC and other esteemed partners.
Role Purpose
Lead the transformation office and execute enterprise-level transformation strategies aligned with the company's long-term vision. Collaborate with cross-functional business leaders to design, govern, and deliver high-impact initiatives spanning strategic ventures, operating model transformation, digital innovation, and business integration. Drive strategic change, achieve operational excellence, and enable sustainable growth through effective transformation governance and delivery mechanisms.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Design
- Develop and implement enterprise-level transformation strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
- Design and lead strategic initiatives including M&A, JVs, due diligence, and integrations.
- Drive transformation design for each business unit in alignment with enterprise strategy.
- Adjust transformation roadmaps based on evolving business priorities and feedback.
Governance & Operations
- Operate and manage transformation governance structures, forums, and decision gates.
- Consolidate and monitor enterprise transformation portfolio performance and reporting.
- Standardize cost-benefit and KPI tracking across transformation projects.
- Present initiative updates, KPIs, and business impact to executive leadership.
Program & Resource Management
- Track budgets and resourcing at initiative and vertical level to flag risks early.
- Oversee transformation initiative budgets across the portfolio.
- Ensure fiscal discipline and maximization of ROI for transformation investments.
- Drive efficiencies, resource optimization, and cost-benefit realization.
Delivery & Leadership
- Provide leadership across cross-functional squads to ensure delivery and outcome alignment.
- Resolve strategic and operational blockers to ensure success of transformation efforts.
Innovation & Transformation
- Lead wasl labs to foster innovation, design, and structured co-creation processes.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Digital Transformation, or a related field.
- 10–15 years of experience leading cross-functional transformation programs.
- At least 5–7 years in leadership roles focused on strategy, innovation, or delivery excellence.
- Experience managing M&A, integrations, and corporate strategic initiatives.
Desirable
- Master's degree in Strategy, Business Administration, or Innovation Leadership.
- Certifications in change management, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or PMP.
- Exposure to real estate, hospitality, or urban development sectors in the GCC.
Skills & Competencies
Expert Level
- Business Analysis & Requirements: translate business needs into transformation programs and strategic plans.
- Systems Integration & Automation: align and connect business units, platforms, and workflows for end-to-end execution.
- Strategic Transformation Design: lead design and implementation of strategic initiatives including JVs, M&A, and operating model shifts.
- Governance & Change Management: set up decision forums, steer committees, and transformation cadence; ensure alignment and accountability.
Advanced Level
- IT Infrastructure & Support: enable digital infrastructure in support of enterprise-wide transformation.
- Cybersecurity & Data Protection: ensure data compliance and security during transformation initiatives.
- Application Development: support agile solution design, development, and delivery across initiatives.
- Innovation Management: champion design-thinking, experimentation, and co-creation to foster innovative approaches.
Additional Requirements
- Proficiency in digital tools, ERP systems, and agile frameworks.
Additional Information
Staff Supervision
- Direct Reports: as assigned.
- Total Reports: varies depending on project staffing and transformation programs.
Working Relationships
- Internal: Director – Business Excellence and Transformation; Tribe leads, Portfolio leads, Department Heads (Real Estate, Hospitality, Shared Services); IT, HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement.
- External: Joint venture partners, consultants, regulatory stakeholders, innovation labs, technology providers, strategic advisors.
Decision-Making Authority
- Operates with a high level of autonomy and decision-making authority.
- Accountable for enterprise-wide transformation planning and execution.
- Leads cross-functional, strategic, and innovation-based programs.
- Regular interaction with C-suite and senior management.
General
- Position holder may be required to perform additional tasks and responsibilities not listed here, in line with organizational needs and changes in business priorities.