Director - People Strategy & Analytics

Overview

Dubai Holding invites applications for the role of Director - People Strategy & Analytics to lead strategic workforce initiatives within its People Department. This position plays a pivotal role in managing the People Department's PMO, executing people strategies, overseeing workforce analytics, and driving HR transformation and technology advancements at an enterprise level.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the People Department PMO, ensuring strong governance, coordinated programme delivery, and performance tracking.
• Create and manage a comprehensive People transformation roadmap and portfolio of strategic projects.
• Implement governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms to measure strategic initiative progress.
• Collaborate with the Chief People Officer and leadership team to translate strategies into actionable programmes.
• Provide enterprise-wide workforce analytics and develop dashboards to guide business and talent decisions.
• Analyze workforce data including trends, productivity, organizational health, and talent risks to inform decision-making.
• Lead HR transformation efforts including process redesign, operating model evolution, policy updates, system enhancements, and new ways of working.
• Partner with Technology teams to advance HR digital roadmaps, automation, and AI adoption aligned with governance principles.
• Produce executive-level workforce reports and insights for senior leadership to track strategic objectives.
• Develop strong relationships with business and people leaders, acting as a trusted advisor to influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights.

Applicant Profile

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in People Strategy, Workforce Analytics, HR Transformation, Organization Effectiveness, or related fields.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-wide transformation programmes and leading strategic initiatives within large, multi-business organizations.
• Expertise in workforce analytics, strategic workforce planning, and presentation of insights to senior executives.
• Experience in management consulting, transformation, or HR technology, including AI and digital enablement, is highly beneficial.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Organizational Psychology, Information Systems, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Preference for candidates holding a Master’s degree such as MBA or MSc.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile/Scrum, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, or HR Technology/Digital Transformation are advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strategic people planning and workforce analytics.
• HR transformation, programme, and portfolio management.
• Digital enablement and AI application within HR functions.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.
• Highly collaborative, results-oriented mindset with the ability to operate effectively in complex environments.

Additional Information

Applicants will be contacted within 14 business days if shortlisted. Dubai Holding reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting diversity and inclusion.