Manager -Corporate Development & Agility | UAE Nationals Only

Job Purpose

Manage corporate development and agility initiatives by implementing frameworks, systems, and programs that strengthen organizational agility and performance . Ensure alignment of development priorities with strategic goals , oversee continuous improvement , and drive capability-building , innovation , and best-practice adoption across RTA sectors . Identify and promote innovative practices that improve institutional effectiveness and efficiency , aligned with resilience and agility principles .

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategy

• Develop and govern the Corporate Development & Agility (CDA) system , including policies , work models , and mechanisms , with cross-unit coordination and implementation oversight .
• Design, implement, and execute change management plans that guide the organisation through transitions , ensuring alignment with business objectives and minimising resistance .
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to foster collaboration and support during change . Communicate clearly about the necessity , benefits , and impacts to secure buy-in and commitment .
• Conduct risk assessments for upcoming changes, identifying challenges and developing mitigation strategies to minimise operational disruption .
• Provide executive reports to management and stakeholders on change progress , outcomes , and insights to support ongoing improvement and informed decisions .
• Establish and steer the RTA-wide CDA roadmap ; coordinate with agencies and sectors ; ensure execution and periodic reporting .
• Define and approve organizational agility groups , objectives , and support mechanisms to secure intended results.
• Prioritize corporate development areas aligned to global and future trends ; mandate initiatives with departments and track implementation .
• Align the organizational change management system with strategy , best practices , challenges , and opportunities .
• Restructure departmental operations within the CDA system in line with strategy and future directions , coordinating with organizational units .

Operations

• Lead enterprise-wide change programmes , ensuring stakeholder alignment and minimising operational impact .
• Develop and deliver training programs that equip employees with the skills and tools to adapt to new processes , technologies , and structures , empowering a mindset of continuous improvement .
• Assess change initiatives by analyzing feedback and data to measure success and identify improvement areas .
• Establish cross-sector squads and tribes to enhance resilience and agility , driving accountability and delivering results .
• Integrate AI-enabled decision support systems to enhance strategic direction and execution .
• Govern analysis of strategic and operational performance indicators using advanced quantitative and qualitative tools ; ensure reporting on trends , gaps , and improvements .
• Ensure implementation and closure of corrective actions from internal audits and quality systems ; validate evidence and reporting to approved standards.
• Enforce effective change management requirements to avoid negative impacts during the transformation of projects , services , and functions .

Product / Process Improvement

• Institutionalize process re-engineering and optimization cycles , leveraging Lean , Six Sigma , and digitization recommendations .
• Continuously measure agility maturity ; identify improvement areas aligned with business needs ; enhance internal and external customer satisfaction .
• Optimize processes through structured mapping and improvement cycles to sustain CDA targets and outcomes .

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• Education Bachelor's degree / Master’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development , or Strategic Management
• Experience: 12+ years in case of Master’s degree/14+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree
• Qualification: Certified Change Management Professional , Prosci/ACMP , Certified Agile Practitioner , AI Model Governance , Excellence Model Assessor , EFQM/Baldrige