Emarat
The Corporate Planning Manager at Emirates General Petroleum Corporation is central to orchestrating the company’s performance management and business planning cycles. This role emphasizes enhancing operational effectiveness through rigorous business planning, monitoring annual corporate plans, and driving accountability for business KPIs across all departments. Job ID for this vacancy is 10085.
Activities Of Corporate Planning Manager
Following are the duties and responsibilities for the said job:
Business Planning
- Spearhead development and refinement of the company’s 5-year business plan, aligning with strategic objectives.
- Facilitate the annual corporate planning cycle, integrating market trends, financial insights, and operational capabilities.
Performance Management
- Manage performance systems to evaluate departmental performance against KPIs.
- Formulate strategies to bridge performance gaps and boost productivity.
KPI Accountability
- Ensure accountability for KPIs throughout the organization, maintaining clear communication on expectations.
- Hold regular meetings with department heads to review performance and strategize.
Operational Analysis and Reporting
- Analyse business operations to pinpoint improvement areas and report to senior management.
- Generate detailed reports and presentations offering insights and recommendations for enhancements.
Strategic Oversight
- Guide the transition to a performance-oriented decision-making framework.
- Work with finance and other units to ensure strategic planning is financially sound and aligns with corporate goals.
Eligibility Requirements
The minimum requirements for the role of Corporate Planning Manager are as under:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. An MBA or other advanced degree is preferable.
- Minimum of 7 years in corporate planning, strategy, or a related field, with proven experience in managing complex strategic initiatives and business processes.
Desired Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrated leadership ability to drive strategic decisions and manage value levers in a complex organizational structure.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and integrate broad, long-term visions into actionable strategies
- Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial metrics and the ability to apply them in the strategic decision-making process
- Leadership and Influence: Ability to influence, negotiate, and build credibility across all levels of the organization, particularly with senior executives and business unit leaders.