Sr. Specialist Performance & Reporting

Job Title: Senior Specialist Performance & Reporting

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Department: PMO
Company: EDGE Group (edgegroup.ae)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy Development

• Conduct SWOT analysis to evaluate the current performance landscape.
• Conduct market analysis, identify growth opportunities for differentiation.
• Take the lead in collaborating cross-functional to define, develop, and implement long-term strategies, ensuring they are integrated across the project portfolio.

Performance Management

• Lead the development of scorecards for the Group, Clusters & Entities with relevant functions and custodian of performance metrics, whilst ensuring the cascade of the strategic objectives.
• Provide guidance on the development of Group-wide performance metrics and target setting.
• Develop and update the Group Performance Guidelines, including performance metrics and targets

Reporting & Analysis

• Develop, implement and maintain system for the reporting of performance metrics (Group, Cluster, Entities)
• Review and evaluate Group and Cluster performance to identify key focus areas, root cause and opportunities for improvement.
• Report to Executive Leadership Team on achievements, key focus areas and recommendations.
• Lead the formulation, promotion and supporting the implementation of the performance improvement program initiatives supporting the achievement of the company’s strategic objectives and scorecard targets.

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate Group Performance Guidelines and provide awareness to all relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate with stakeholders on reporting requirements.
• Address stakeholder inquiries and requests for additional information in a timely and professional manner.

Process Improvements and Automation

• Provides professional advice and recommendations for potential improvements in company’s business processes and systems.
• Collaborate with IT and other relevant departments to implement technological solutions that improve data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities.

Quality Assurance:

• Provides advice on reviews and evaluates reports to ensure validity, consistency and suitability of format for Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
• Establish and enforce quality assurance processes to ensure the integrity and reliability of data.

Planning & PMO Support:

• Maintain full knowledge of the business plan & budget and translate plan into actions and targets. Consider risks and opportunities related to plans and review with management. Ensure close integration with Finance & PMO Division on performance and planning information/activities.
• Assist in tracking & monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years relevant experience in strategy & performance management, business analysis, or a related field.
• Experience in Defense & Security is preferred, but not mandatory.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Engineering/Science/Technology.
• Kaplan-Norton Balanced Scorecard, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, EFQM Assessor desirable

KEY SKILLS

• Proven experience in strategy, business planning, performance management, business analysis, or a related role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends for decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, EFQM etc.)
• Experience with project management methodologies is a plus.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Problem solving orientated and result driven
• Attention to detail
• Continuous learning mindset
• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Resilience & Stress management

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge and understanding of business processes, business planning, performance & quality & change management disciplines.
• Ability to translate performance insights into business strategies and to align performance metrics with organizational goals for performance improvement
• Strong analytical and report writing skills with proficiency in using data analysis tools
• Able to think strategically and understand matters of significance to the enterprise as a whole
• Experience in assessing & optimizing processes
• Ability to manage & support organizational change initiatives related to performance improvement.
• Familiar with project management methodologies
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders