22 Strategy Director jobs in Qatar

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role :

• To generate and maximise income through Sponsorship, Activations & Ambient Mall Media.
• Managing, negotiating, overseeing communication with sponsors, aligning business and market needs and leverage planning.
• Create and maintain long term strategic partnerships to sign long term Sponsorship / media contracts that include Brand Activations including Events that generate revenue.
• To manage the operational relation between the regional Sponsorship Director, liaise between the Marketing’s & Speciality Leasing’s Event Calendar needs for maximum revenue while maintaining marketing’s communication mandate and Speciality Leasing activation targets
• The role will entail to provide rationale to endorse strategic partnerships to maximise the sponsorship income for Doha Festival City through the Mall leasing calendar shared by Speciality Leasing and Marketing.
• Sponsorship revenue include Ambient Media (external & Internal), Digital (where relevant), Brand Activations, and revenue generating events that contribute to the achievement of the Speciality Leasing Department revenue targets through implementation of competitive and innovative Brand Partnerships and Activations.
• The role in part is directed by the Regional Sponsorship Managers efforts in the region and should compliment the Marketing communication strategy and Speciality Leasing space allocation plan.

What you will do :

• Implementation of Specialty Leasing Plan
• Business Development
• Retail Presentation Standards
• Effective relationship management with the Clients
• Forecasting potential revenue within the area of operation (e.g. zone 4 etc) for the Specialty Leasing
• Administration
• Effective Management and storage of SL equipment inventory (like RMU’s, Display material etc)

Required skills to be successful :

• Behavioural Competencies : Positive, Presentable, self-motivated, a committed team player with high quality communication skills. Diplomatic in dealing with several interlocuters and clear in communication

What Equips you for the role :

• Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge : A post graduate qualification would be an advantage. Power Point presentation skills is a must. Arabic written and speaking would be an advantage
• Minimum Experience : 3 to 5 years of Sales and Marketing background, in a similar field of shopping centre, or in the sales side of a Media / Events Management company / Mall Leasing / Property development, venue branding, as well as Advertising.

About Al-Futtaim Malls

Al-Futtaim Malls provides development and asset management expertise, specializing in building retail-led super regional malls in prime locations across MENA and beyond. With a proven track record of creating both sustainable revenue growth and value enhancement for tenants, Al-Futtaim Malls delivers exceptional experiences and exciting shopping environments for customers.

Part of the Al-Futtaim Group, Al-Futtaim Malls leadership team brings more than 30 years of experience and a deep understanding and knowledge of the retail sector, both from a shopper’s point of view but as curators of space or landlords to other brands. The company has a directly managed portfolio including over 9 million sqft of retail space across four malls in the MENA region and two under development. Malls under the Al-Futtaim Malls portfolio include Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Plaza in the UAE, Cairo Festival City Mall in Egypt, Doha Festival City in Qatar and Zenata Mall, Morocco.

Leveraging on the expertise of its parent company, Al-Futtaim Malls established PLEX Management Services offering a full array of services including asset management and development, leasing, and brand experience expertise to shopping mall landlords and retail organizations globally. Implementing global best practice and deploying Al-Futtaim Mall’s deep understanding of mall management and retail dynamics, PLEX promises to deliver continuous growth and long-term value for its partners.

Talent Leaders is a Federally incorporated Canadian firm operating globally with their strong presence in Canada, Qatar, UAE and KSA. Talent Leaders brings 3 decades of consulting experience to its potential candidates and corporate and government clients. Talent Leaders operates in a unique way to translate the aspirations of the highly competent candidates into reality and present the candidates to the most deserving employer. Organizations choose their employees for their competence, expertise, and experience while Talent Leaders chooses its client (corporate employers) as our candidates deserve the best.

Summary
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role to establish, manage, and govern the corporate IT function for a medium-sized organization in Qatar . The role focuses on IT governance, vendor management, compliance, and enterprise technology operations, aligned with Qatar's national frameworks and global IT standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT governance aligned with ISO 27001, NIA, and QGCS frameworks
• Define IT strategy and roadmaps, aligning IT with business goals
• Manage the corporate IT budget, procurement, vendor SLAs, and licensing
• Establish IT policies, procedures, and compliance dashboards for executive management
• Lead IT risk management, disaster recovery, and data protection practices
• Drive implementation of security standards in coordination with national entities
• Ensure alignment with government-mandated technology frameworks (e.g., QCD, MoICT)
• Oversee IT service delivery, asset management, and change control
• Lead the selection and rollout of enterprise systems (ERP, DMS, communication tools)

Ideal Candidate Specification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, MIS, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated expertise in IT governance, policy, and compliance
• Familiarity with Qatar's NIA, Q-CERT, and MICT mandates
• Proven experience managing budgets, vendors, and SLAs
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, ERP, and cloud readiness
• Certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer preferred
• Excellent communication and executive reporting skills

Talent Leaders is a Federally incorporated Canadian firm operating globally with their strong presence in Canada, Qatar, UAE and KSA. Talent Leaders brings 3 decades of consulting experience to its potential candidates and corporate and government clients. Talent Leaders operates in a unique way to translate the aspirations of the highly competent candidates into reality and present the candidates to the most deserving employer. Organizations choose their employees for their competence, expertise, and experience while Talent Leaders chooses its client (corporate employers) as our candidates deserve the best.

Summary
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role to establish, manage, and govern the corporate IT function for a medium-sized organization in Qatar . The role focuses on IT governance, vendor management, compliance, and enterprise technology operations, aligned with Qatar’s national frameworks and global IT standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT governance aligned with ISO 27001, NIA, and QGCS frameworks
• Define IT strategy and roadmaps, aligning IT with business goals
• Manage the corporate IT budget, procurement, vendor SLAs, and licensing
• Establish IT policies, procedures, and compliance dashboards for executive management
• Lead IT risk management, disaster recovery, and data protection practices
• Drive implementation of security standards in coordination with national entities
• Ensure alignment with government-mandated technology frameworks (e.g., QCD, MoICT)
• Oversee IT service delivery, asset management, and change control
• Lead the selection and rollout of enterprise systems (ERP, DMS, communication tools)

Ideal Candidate Specification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, MIS, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated expertise in IT governance, policy, and compliance
• Familiarity with Qatar’s NIA, Q-CERT, and MICT mandates
• Proven experience managing budgets, vendors, and SLAs
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, ERP, and cloud readiness
• Certifications such as ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer preferred
• Excellent communication and executive reporting skills