General Description

Responsible to perform the annual strategic analysis of PWA to ensure that the growth is aligned to the vision of the company, based on this analysis monitor and control the short term and long term strategic objectives of PWA also contribute inputs to the strategic dashboard development. 

Strategic Responsibilities

1. Assist the relevant management in strategy development of strategy details based on the information/ data gathered, analysed and based on leading practice

2. Design effective and appropriate measures in addressing challenges within specific areas and applying relevant conceptual frameworks where applicable

3. Organize data into report format and arrange for the preparation of graphic illustrations of research findings 

Operational Responsibilities 

1. Oversee the annual strategic analysis of PWA’s surrounding environment, i.e., SWOT analysis, PESTLE analysis, to obtain input for strategic direction planning

2. Identify short term and long term strategic objectives and initiatives in line with the strategy

3. Monitor and ensure that the PWA’s scorecard is communicated across the PWA Affairs to ensure each Affairs contributes to the achievement of PWA’s objectives

4. Assist the Head of Planning Section to develop the strategy dashboard using the data collected from across all the affairs of PWA

5. Provide advice on target setting for established KPIs, and assist in compiling relevant benchmarking information to facilitate target setting exercises

6. Lead the strategy development exercise for PWA and hold/ facilitate meetings and workshops to gain a better understanding of the PWA direction, and ensure alignment with the PWA Performance Management Framework. Support the departments in developing their strategic objectives and strategic KPIs.

7. Work closely with the Head of Planning Section to ensure compliance with the PWA Strategy Management Policies and Procedures.

8. Keep current with latest market trends and developments, and stay abreast with current trends and leading practices in Performance Management.

9. Analysis of areas assigned both from a performance perspective and from a strategic perspective 

People Responsibilities

1. Guide the staff in executing their respective responsibilities towards the achievement of the Departments’ goals and objectives as well as those of PWA.

2. Establish the performance plans for direct subordinates.

3. Participate in the identification of training and development initiatives for all subordinates.

Key Business Interactions

Internal

1. Planning and Quality Department Manager

2. Head of Planning Section

3. Senior Corporate Planning Specialist / Specialist

4. Corporate Planning Researcher

5. All other PWA employees as and when required

External

1. Third Parties

Skills

Qualification:

✓ BSc in Engineering, MBA is preferable

✓PMP Certification

Experience:

✓ Should have minimum 15 years demonstrable postgraduate experience

✓ Minimum 10 years directly related experience

✓ Preferably, have minimum 5 years’ experience in the gulf region.