Manager - Strategy & Growth

AECOM · Dubai, Dubai · Ref: 01102604

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Employer posting date: 1 Oct 2026

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Job details

Company
AECOM
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Employment
Contract
Work model
Hybrid
Department
Marketing
Seniority
Associate
Experience
7

Job overview

AECOM is recruiting a Manager – Strategy & Growth in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Official vacancy J10161033 is a management appointment within Marketing, with responsibility drawn from the employer's active job description.

Role purpose: We're looking for a strategic and visionary Manager – Strategy & Growth to join our organization in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Management responsibilities: In this pivotal role, you will drive the development and execution of growth strategies that propel our business forward.; You will combine analytical rigor with decisive leadership to identify market opportunities, optimize operational performance, and lead cross-functional teams toward ambitious organizational objectives.; The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of translating strategic vision into measurable business results while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.; Leads large/complex proposals that may involve multiple business lines and regions, and supports from capture through to interview stage, as required.; May facilitate workshops/sessions to support the capture manager in development of the win strategy,; Able to serve as coach for interview, Q&A and preparing team.; Facilitates color reviews (Pink and Red team), and applies lessons learned to add value to proposal and win plan.; Serves as color team and/or compliance reviewer on other proposals.; May co-present sections of Readiness Reviews during capture stage.; Participates actively in Go/No-Go decisions by providing recommendations, may facilitate greenlight analyses as part of advanced capture planning and positioning activities, supports compliance with delegation of authority guidelines and legal; Analyzes internal debriefs and client feedback on proposals to ensure and demonstrate continuous improvement and identifies trends, lesson learned or future best practices across clients or markets.; May serve as subject matter expert for specific client/portfolio or sector.

Candidate requirements: 7+ years of experience in strategy, business development, or management consulting roles; Proven expertise in developing and executing growth strategies that have delivered measurable business results; Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies; Demonstrated experience in market analysis, competitive positioning, and identifying growth opportunities; Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously; Strong leadership and team management capabilities with experience leading cross-functional teams;

Workplace and engagement: Contract, hybrid, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Official employer vacancy J10161033.

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Responsibilities

  • In this pivotal role, you will drive the development and execution of growth strategies that propel our business forward.
  • You will combine analytical rigor with decisive leadership to identify market opportunities, optimize operational performance, and lead cross-functional teams toward ambitious organizational objectives.
  • The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of translating strategic vision into measurable business results while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
  • Leads large/complex proposals that may involve multiple business lines and regions, and supports from capture through to interview stage, as required.
  • May facilitate workshops/sessions to support the capture manager in development of the win strategy,
  • Able to serve as coach for interview, Q&A and preparing team.
  • Facilitates color reviews (Pink and Red team), and applies lessons learned to add value to proposal and win plan.
  • Serves as color team and/or compliance reviewer on other proposals.
  • May co-present sections of Readiness Reviews during capture stage.
  • Participates actively in Go/No-Go decisions by providing recommendations, may facilitate greenlight analyses as part of advanced capture planning and positioning activities, supports compliance with delegation of authority guidelines and legal
  • Analyzes internal debriefs and client feedback on proposals to ensure and demonstrate continuous improvement and identifies trends, lesson learned or future best practices across clients or markets.
  • May serve as subject matter expert for specific client/portfolio or sector.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in strategy, business development, or management consulting roles
  • Proven expertise in developing and executing growth strategies that have delivered measurable business results
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies
  • Demonstrated experience in market analysis, competitive positioning, and identifying growth opportunities
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities with experience leading cross-functional teams
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Skills

  • Project management
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Business strategy
  • Growth planning
  • Team leadership
  • Client management
  • Performance reporting
  • Multidisciplinary coordination

Salary and benefits

  • At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
  • About AECOM
  • AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
  • AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water.

About AECOM

Work with Us. Change the World. ; At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.; There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the.

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