Overview
Transformation Management Office Lead (12-Month Contract) Jobs in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates at Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
Title: Transformation Management Office Lead (12-Month Contract)
Company: Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
We are currently looking for a Transformation Management Office (TMO) Lead to support a major strategic initiative based in Abu Dhabi on a 12-month contract.
This role sits within the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and will support the implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening organizational capabilities, governance, and operational effectiveness within one of Abu Dhabi’s emerging sectors.
About the Role
The role will focus on establishing and leading the Transformation Management Office, ensuring strong governance, structured program delivery, and effective implementation of strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
- Establish and lead the Transformation Management Office (TMO)
- Define the TMO mandate, governance framework, and operating model
- Track strategic initiatives including objectives, milestones, KPIs, risks, and dependencies
- Support the design and implementation of target operating models
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and ensure alignment across stakeholders
- Scope and incubate new functions, or transform existing ones from the ground up, including defining the mandate, organizational structure, operating processes, governance frameworks, and RACI models
- Ensure structured execution and delivery of transformation initiatives
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of experience in management consulting, transformation programs, or strategic initiatives from a Tier-1 strategy consulting firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Strategy&, Kearney, Oliver Wyman, etc.)
- Demonstrated career progression with at least one or ideally two promotions within the same consulting firm
- Strong experience in transformation programs, operating model design, or large-scale strategic program implementation
- Minimum 1+ years of hands-on experience leading large-scale transformation programs, such as Transformation Management Offices (TMO), enterprise-wide implementations, or post-merger integrations
- Proven ability to manage complex initiatives and senior stakeholders
- Experience working with government entities or large organizations is highly valued
- GCC experience is preferred
📍 Location: Abu Dhabi
📅 Contract: 12 month
If this sounds relevant to your background, please apply and submit your updated CV.
