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Senior Director – Strategy, Planning and Operations - Product & Solutions
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 10/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
24/02/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 60,000 - 100,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
VP/Executive
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
10/04/2026
Job description
The Senior Director – Strategy, Planning and Operations for Product & Solutions (CEMEA) is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the strategic, financial, and operational agenda of the regional Product & Solutions organization. Based in Dubai, the role anchors the annual operating plan (AOP), reforecasting cycles, performance management processes, and governance frameworks across multiple markets within the CEMEA region. Acting as the operational backbone of the Product & Solutions function, the Senior Director ensures alignment between global product roadmaps and regional execution priorities while supporting the CEMEA Head of Product & Solutions in delivering sustainable growth and performance excellence. The position requires deep expertise in business planning, analytics, product economics, and cross-functional leadership within a multinational digital payments or financial services environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the annual operating plan (AOP), strategic planning cycles, and reforecasting processes for Product & Solutions across the CEMEA region
- Align regional product strategies with global product roadmaps to ensure consistent prioritization and execution
- Maintain and articulate the strategic direction, portfolio priorities, and long-term vision of the regional Product & Solutions organization
- Design and evolve the performance management framework, including KPIs, dashboards, portfolio analytics, and structured business reviews
- Promote a data-driven culture by strengthening analytical capabilities across product teams
- Oversee regional Product Lifecycle Management processes in alignment with global standards
- Define and manage the operating rhythm for the Product & Solutions leadership team, including governance forums and performance reviews
- Ensure strong operational governance, compliance, budget discipline, audit readiness, and internal control frameworks
- Develop high-impact executive presentations, strategic narratives, and business updates for regional and global senior leadership
- Represent the CEMEA Head of Product & Solutions in internal and external forums when required
- Lead complex, cross-functional, and multi-market strategic initiatives across the region
Experience & skills
- 12–15 years of senior professional experience in digital payments, financial services, product strategy, business planning, consulting, or related fields
- Minimum 8 years of experience in business planning, analytics, operations, or product-related roles within a multinational environment
- Direct experience working with product or solutions organizations strongly preferred
- Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional and multi-market initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
- Strong expertise in financial planning, product economics, forecasting, and strategic analytics
- Advanced program and project management capabilities
- Exceptional strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills
- Outstanding executive communication and presentation abilities
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate effectively across global and regional teams
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environments
- Strong governance mindset with experience in compliance, budgeting, and operational control frameworks