Senior Manager - Strategic Planning and Analysis

About Dubai Holding Entertainment

Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.

Ain Dubai, the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline.

Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997. It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.

As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts™ is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination.

Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.

Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region. Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation. It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on-air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform. ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit, reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.

Building on ARN’s commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.

About the Role

Here’s your opportunity to join Dubai Holding Entertainment as a Senior Manager - Strategic Planning and Analysis, where you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth, commercial performance, and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of entertainment and leisure assets.

Acting as a trusted strategic partner to senior leadership, you will leverage data, analytics, and commercial insight to identify opportunities, influence decision-making, and deliver initiatives that improve revenue, profitability, customer outcomes, and operational efficiency.

In this role, you will:

• Analyse operational, financial, commercial, and customer data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain business performance dashboards, KPI frameworks, and management reporting that support strategic decision-making.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable recommendations that drive measurable business impact.
• Build robust business cases, performance assessments, and scenario analyses to support executive decision-making.
• Partner closely with operations, marketing, and asset management teams to identify and implement commercial and operational improvement initiatives.
• Monitor customer trends, market dynamics, and competitive activity to inform strategic planning and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to long-term business planning, commercial strategies, and performance improvement roadmaps.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders through compelling reporting and data-driven storytelling.
• Lead and develop a direct report while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Establish effective KPI governance and performance tracking processes to support sustained business success.

About You

The ideal candidate is a commercially minded analytics professional who combines strong business understanding with exceptional stakeholder management and analytical capabilities. You are comfortable working with senior leaders, influencing decisions, and transforming data into practical actions that deliver measurable results.

You will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in business performance, strategy, commercial analysis, consulting, business intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the drivers of revenue, profitability, customer value, and operational performance.
• Proven experience turning analytical insights into business recommendations that have delivered tangible improvements.
• Advanced expertise in Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and business performance reporting.
• Strong capability in analysing large and complex datasets and communicating findings in a clear and compelling way.
• Demonstrated experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in hospitality, entertainment, asset management, travel, online travel platforms, consulting, or advisory environments would be advantageous.
• A results-oriented, curious, collaborative, and forward-thinking approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

About the Benefits

In the world of entertainment, Dubai Holding Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing the talents and well-being of our team members. Join our dynamic and diverse workforce to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, exciting career development opportunities, and a collaborative and creative work environment. We strongly believe in empowering our workforce, as they play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable entertainment experiences for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most innovative candidates who aspire to make a significant impact on the future of the entertainment industry in Dubai. At Dubai Holding Entertainment, we embrace equal opportunity and promote a discrimination-free environment where everyone's unique talents and contributions are celebrated. Join us in crafting a thrilling and extraordinary tomorrow in entertainment.