Head of Business Planning & Strategy (Emirati Talent)

Job Title: Head of Business Planning & Strategy(Strategy Initiatives / Enterprise Architecture)Company Size: 200+ employeesReporting To: CSORole OverviewThe Head of Business Planning & Strategy will lead enterprise wide strategy initiatives and enterprise architecture to support the organization’s transition into a banking environment. This role ensures that business strategy, operating models, technology architecture, and data capabilities are aligned and scalable. The position works closely with leadership to translate strategic intent into structured initiatives, roadmaps, and execution plans across the enterprise.Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Strategy & InitiativesDefine and manage enterprise level strategy initiatives aligned with the bank transformation roadmap.Translate corporate strategy into structured programs, initiatives, and execution roadmaps.Establish governance for strategic initiatives and track progress, dependencies, and outcomes.Support executive leadership with strategic analysis and recommendations.Own and evolve the enterprise architecture framework covering business, data, application, and technology layers.Ensure alignment between business strategy, operating model, and technology architecture.Partner with IT, Digital, and Operations teams to design scalable and compliant architectures.Support regulatory readiness through structured architecture, documentation, and controls.Business Planning & Performance ManagementLead enterprise business planning and strategic reviews.Define KPIs, scorecards, and dashboards to track strategic and operational performance.Monitor execution against strategic goals and recommend corrective actions.Support budgeting and investment prioritization for strategic initiatives.Oversee business analytics, data science, and decision support functions.Drive data driven decision making across leadership and business units.Ensure data governance, quality, and consistency in line with banking standards.Translate analytical insights into clear business actions.Align R&D and innovation initiatives with enterprise architecture and business strategy.Evaluate new products, platforms, and digital initiatives for feasibility, ROI, and risk.Support go to market planning while ensuring operational and regulatory readinessProgram & Project GovernanceProvide oversight for strategic programs and transformation initiatives.Establish standards for project management, benefits tracking, and reporting.Manage cross functional dependencies and escalation of risks and issues.Strong understanding of enterprise strategy and enterprise architectureExperience in financial services or banking transformation environmentsAbility to connect strategy, operating models, and technology executionStrong analytical, business analysis, and data interpretation skillsExcellent stakeholder management and communication abilitiesQualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, IT, Data Science, or related fieldMBA or Master’s degree preferred10+ years of experience in strategy, enterprise architecture, transformation, or consulting rolesExperience within banking, fintech, NBFCs, or regulated financial institutions preferredExposure to large scale transformation, digital platforms, or core banking initiatives is a strong advantage#J-18808-Ljbffr