Principal, Strategic Operations

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal, Strategic Operations in United Arab Emirates.This high-impact role focuses on connecting company strategy to day-to-day execution through operational systems, planning frameworks, and leadership alignment. You will collaborate with senior leadership to design and run annual and quarterly planning processes, operational reviews, and enterprise scorecards that ensure priorities are clear, resourced, and progressing. The role requires translating complex strategic initiatives into actionable plans while facilitating alignment, accountability, and execution across multiple teams. You will lead initiatives to improve operational clarity, optimize capacity, and maintain focus on high-impact work, ensuring the organization achieves measurable business outcomes. Success in this position combines strategic thinking, systems design, and the ability to confidently guide senior leaders through high-stakes decisions.Accountabilities:Design, implement, and maintain enterprise operating systems, including planning frameworks, prioritization systems, and operational cadencesLead annual and quarterly planning processes to align senior leadership teams on company priorities, resources, and timelinesEstablish and manage quarterly operational business reviews, providing insights into progress, risks, and performance against strategic initiativesMaintain enterprise-wide visibility of projects, initiatives, dependencies, and execution healthFacilitate prioritization and capacity alignment, ensuring leadership focus on highest-impact initiativesDevelop and maintain operational scorecards and dashboards for leadership, connecting KPIs to strategic outcomesDrive adoption of new processes, frameworks, and tools to scale planning and execution capabilitiesRequirements:5+ years of experience in program management, business operations, strategy & operations, or consultingProven track record managing complex cross-functional initiatives across senior leadership teamsStrong experience designing or managing planning frameworks, operational cadences, and strategic execution systemsExceptional facilitation, communication, and executive presence to guide senior leadership through alignment and decision-makingData fluency, analytical skills, and ability to translate insights into clear reporting and actionable recommendationsStrong organizational and project management skills to manage multiple concurrent initiativesPreferred experience with high-growth companies, operating frameworks like EOS/OKRs, and project management tools such as Notion, Asana, ClickUp, or JiraBenefits:Competitive salary range: $115,000 – $140,0004-day work week (32 hours) with flexible work-from-anywhere or 1 day/week on-siteAnnual bonus opportunities3 weeks PTO plus sick leave and bereavement, 11 paid holidays401(k) plan with employer match75% employer-paid health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)Wellness reimbursements: $75/month for physical wellness, $75/month for mental wellness$1,000/year travel fund for employees with 3+ years tenureDog-friendly office and paid parental leaveMonthly social events and collaborative company cultureWhy Apply Through Jobgether?We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.#J-18808-Ljbffr