Principal – Strategy & Planning

Role Overview

Principal – Strategy & Planning at AD Ports Group. This position operates within the Group Asset Management team and shapes asset management strategy across all business clusters.

Role Purpose

The Principal drives the Group Asset Management strategy across the organization by collaborating with corporate and cluster-level teams to cascade and embed the strategic vision. Acting as a strategic advisor and facilitator, the role supports the VP - Group Asset Management and executive leadership in formulating, executing, and monitoring strategic initiatives while aligning cross-functional teams and enabling data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development & Execution

• Support the development and periodic review of the Group Asset Management strategy
• Formulate strategic plans and frameworks that translate into actionable goals, objectives, measures, and targets at Group and Cluster levels
• Ensure strategy is cascaded, communicated, and understood across the organization

Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Develop and implement metrics and dashboards to track performance against strategic goals
• Monitor actual results, benchmark objectives, and identify areas for improvement
• Manage monthly strategic reporting and facilitate quarterly meetings with Cluster Strategy teams

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Collaborate with Corporate, Cluster, and Growth teams to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives
• Support executive leadership and government stakeholders on key strategic projects
• Ensure clear communication of strategic priorities to all internal stakeholders and facilitate cascading by business leaders

Strategic Initiative Tracking & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report on the performance of key deliverables for the Group Asset Management team
• Coordinate with Growth, strategy and SDO to monitor strategic initiatives across the Group
• Drive continuous improvement in strategy communication, analysis, and execution

People Management & Cross-functional Guidance

• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams within Corporate and Clusters
• Ensure all requirements from Group Asset Management are documented, implemented, reviewed, and updated in line with organizational standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• CMRP Certification
• IAM Certificate
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in the same or similar role
• At least 5 years in asset-intensive sectors (ports, logistics, utilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, transportation)
• Minimum 3 years in coordination or management roles

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical capability
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other analytics tools
• Strategic Planning & KPI Development
• Asset Management Standards (ISO 55001)
• Project Management
• English (mandatory): reading, writing, and speaking
• Arabic (good to have)