QATAR. Qatar Duty Free is recruiting for a new Strategy and Programme Manager to join its dynamic team.
The Strategy and Programme Manager will assess, develop and track business opportunities and plan commercial and non-commercial developments to help carve out a competitive advantage for Qatar Duty Free. He/she will provide technical insights and project management expertise, conduct research, analysis and due diligence for new ventures and manage a portfolio of different projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring market trends and competitors, develop projects and take responsibility for operational tasks. He/she will lead all stakeholders across various projects, establish team priorities and oversee and train employees.
The manager’s operational responsibilities include identifying project risks, creating regular and comprehensive reporting formats, scheduling expenditures, completing due diligence, providing tactical guidance to Senior Management and using project management disciplines to implement major initiatives.
The candidate will also contribute towards Qatar Airways Group’s environmental objectives. He/she will apply environmental knowledge and principles to drive efficiencies and reduce environmental and operational risks.
In advertising the position, the company said: “The Strategy and Programme Manager will support and lead a variety of strategic efforts inclusive of playing a pivotal role in building short, medium and annual strategic plans in a highly dynamic industry.”