Client: International Consulting Firm

Role: Engagement Manager

Role Description: Our client is looking for an Engagement Manager to support a project in defining a financial sustainability strategy for a city

Location: 4 days a week in Riyadh with 1 day remote 

Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension to 12 months)

Capacity: Full-time (5 days/week) 

Start date: Early April 2025

Requirements: 

• Experience working with McKinsey & Company
• Experience working with Saudi Arabia 
• Experience in PP, Public Finance, City or Real Estate 

Client: Semi-government entity in Abu Dhabi 

Role: Consultant – Tech PMO & Strategy Support

Role Description: The client is looking for a Consultant to support overarching PMO support and strategy definition, covering classical PMO activities for technology implementation initiatives for their end client. 

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Duration: 12 months

Capacity: Full-time (5 days/week)

Start date: Immediately 

Requirements: 

• Experience working with top tier strategy consulting firms 
• Strong experience in PMO roles within tech/digital transformation programs
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Client: Semi-government entity in Abu Dhabi 

Role: Manager – Digital Transformation (ERP & Productivity Tools)

Role Description: The client is looking for a Manager to support an AI and digital transformation program, currently focused on classical digital transformation initiatives including ERP systems and productivity tools. Responsibilities include identifying transformation targets, conducting baseline assessments, and defining the RFP for implementation.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Duration: 4 months

Capacity: Full-time (5 days/week)

Start date: Immediately 

Requirements: 

• Experience working with top tier strategy consulting firms 
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and productivity tools
• Proven experience leading digital transformation initiatives
• Experience in strategy formulation and RFP development
• Strong stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills

Client: Semi-government entity in Abu Dhabi 

Role: Consultant– Digital Transformation (ERP & Productivity Tools)

Role Description: The client is looking for a Consultant to support an AI and digital transformation program, currently focused on classical digital transformation initiatives including ERP systems and productivity tools. Responsibilities include baselining activities, supporting the identification of transformation targets, and contributing to the development of the RFP for implementation.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Duration: 4 months

Capacity: Full-time (5 days/week)

Start date: Immediately 

Requirements: 

• Experience working with top tier strategy consulting firms 
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and productivity tools
• Proven experience leading digital transformation initiatives
• Experience in strategy formulation and RFP development
• Strong stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills

Client: International Consulting Firm 

Role: Engagement Manager

Role Description: Our client is seeking an Engagement Manager to support a government entity with research, benchmarking, and gap analysis, as well as the update of an existing strategy. The role will involve identifying key implications, and designing clear action items and next steps

Location: Hybrid with onsite presence in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for key meetings and stakeholder interviews

Duration: 4 months

Capacity: Full-time (5 days/week)

Start date: April 2025

Requirements: 

• Already based in the UAE
• Experience working with top tier strategy consulting firms 
• Experience working with public sector or healthcare in the GCC
• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to drive initiatives forward independently
• Excellent problem-solving skills and structured thinking
• Proven ability to interface effectively with clients and senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize findings and develop clear, compelling slide presentations
• Comfortable working in ambiguous or less-defined client environments, with the ability to bring structure and clarity

Client: Sovereign Wealth Fund

Role: Consultant - Fashion Retail Demand Planning

Role Description: One of the client’s companies is seeking a highly skilled consultant to support the integrated planning process for one of their portfolio companies, a prominent fashion retailer. 
This role is crucial in helping the portfolio company optimize their planning processes.  They are looking for a candidate with a strong background in demand planning within the fashion retail industry and a demonstrable understanding of the end-to-end retail process. Experience working with global fashion retailers, particularly brands like Lululemon, Athleta, Gym Shark is a plus. 
Our client is particularly interested in candidates who have a proven track record of success in demand planning within the fashion industry, specifically those who have worked with globally recognized brands and possess a holistic understanding of the retail value chain. 

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 

Duration: 2-4 months

Capacity: Full-time (5 days/week) 

Start date: Immediately 

Requirements: 

• Deep understanding of demand planning within the fashion retail sector: This includes forecasting, inventory management, assortment planning, and sales & operations planning (S&OP). Crucially, the candidate must understand the entire retail process, from design and sourcing through to sales and distribution

• Experience with integrated planning processes: The candidate should be able to contribute to the development and implementation of effective integrated planning frameworks

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: The ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop solutions to improve planning accuracy is essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: The candidate will need to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders within our portfolio company

• Experience with relevant planning software and tools: Familiarity with industry-standard planning software is a plus

Role: Facilitator

Role Description: 

• Facilitating or co-facilitating Makeen Learning Courses and delivering course material 

• Collaborating with facilitators to improve teaching methods and expand knowledge base

• Developing internet and print resources necessary for delivering the course material

• Providing support to learners and fellow faculty members

• Setting and grading assignments

• Providing feedback and suggestions to improve course material 

Location: On-site or Remote

Duration: Each Course is typically 2-5 days 

Requirements: 

• Former EMs and PLs at top tier strategy consulting firms

• Previous involvement in training and coaching, during or after consulting tenure

• English language proficiency 

• Mastery of consulting toolkit including problem-solving, communication, and teamwork

Nice to have: 

• Recognized coaching certification

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted