Disruptive Change Maker

Overview

We are looking for a visionary and strategic Disruptive Change Maker to spearhead transformative initiatives that challenge conventional methods and foster innovative growth within our organization. This mid-to-senior level full-time role is based in Abu Dhabi and collaborates closely with leadership and cross-functional teams including Strategy, Operations, Technology, and Product to drive sustainable change.

Key Responsibilities

• Spot opportunities to rethink and disrupt current business models, processes, products, and operational practices.
• Design and implement transformational projects aligned with the company’s long-term strategic goals.
• Perform analysis of market movements, customer trends, technological advances, and competitor strategies to uncover disruptive potentials.
• Lead innovation and change initiatives from initial concepts through to execution and adoption.
• Create new business models, operational frameworks, products, services, and enhanced customer interactions.
• Organize and lead strategic workshops, brainstorming, innovation sessions, and transformation programs.
• Partner with leadership to prioritize transformation objectives, create roadmaps, and define measurable success criteria.
• Conduct extensive market research, customer insights, competitive scanning, and business assessment activities.
• Challenge standard assumptions to find alternative, more effective solutions for complex problems.
• Develop detailed business cases, strategic recommendations, prototypes, and proofs of concept.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Technology, Operations, Marketing, Finance, HR, and other departments to facilitate seamless change.
• Drive digital transformation efforts, process automation, new technology deployment, and organizational modernization.
• Evaluate risks, dependencies, resource needs, and potential impacts related to transformation initiatives.
• Define and track KPIs and performance metrics to measure innovation and transformation results.
• Monitor project progress, address obstacles, and coordinate stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Enhance organizational preparedness and support teams through changes in processes, systems, and business models.
• Identify chances to optimize costs, boost productivity, increase revenue, and improve customer experience.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies such as AI, automation, cloud computing, data analytics, and digital solutions, leveraging them where appropriate.
• Present transformation strategies, innovative ideas, and business proposals to senior management.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven background in business transformation, innovation, strategy consulting, digital transformation, or related areas.
• Deep knowledge of organizational change management, business strategy development, innovation practices, and transformation frameworks.
• Skilled at identifying opportunities and translating innovative ideas into actionable projects.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, creativity, and critical reasoning.
• Experience leading cross-departmental transformation or innovation initiatives.
• Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement, communication, facilitation, and delivering impactful presentations.
• Comprehensive understanding of business models, operational design, customer journeys, and process improvements.
• Familiarity with Agile, Lean, Design Thinking, Change Management, or Lean Startup methodologies is a plus.
• Adept at assessing emerging technological trends and their business relevance.
• Experienced in crafting business cases, strategic plans, transformation roadmaps, and executive reports.
• Capable of navigating ambiguity, challenging orthodoxies, and thriving in complex corporate environments.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Preferred educational background includes Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Strategy, Innovation, Technology, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Advanced qualifications such as MBA, Prosci, PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or Design Thinking certifications are advantageous.

Opportunities and Benefits

• Lead transformative and innovative projects with significant organizational impact.
• Engage with pioneering business models, cutting-edge technologies, and comprehensive strategic growth efforts.
• Work closely with senior executives and diverse professional teams.
• Clear pathways for career advancement into roles such as Senior Transformation Lead, Innovation Director, Digital Transformation Director, Strategy Director, Chief Transformation Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, or Chief Strategy Officer.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and innovation-centric corporate culture.
• Access to executive mentoring, specialized transformation training, innovation initiatives, and professional growth programs.
• Competitive salary complemented by performance incentives and thorough benefits.