Commercial Programmes Manager | Al-Futtaim Automotive

We are seeking a hands-on, data-oriented Commercial Programmes Manager to join Al Futtaim Automotive. This role is crucial in driving data-backed profitability and decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding and nurturing the actions and relationships that deliver results.

What you will do

1. Support the overall Al Futtaim Automotive strategy and ensure it is embedded in our operational capabilities and performance
2. Oversee and maintain market-leading dealer performance reporting and analysis
3. Ensure data quality and accuracy checks for all metrics within the dealer performance reporting suite
4. Rationalize the Al Futtaim Automotive reporting landscape, removing duplicative and legacy reporting
5. Create a clear, structured KPI (Key Performance Indicator)/metric repository across all Al Futtaim Automotive businesses and brands
6. Define and implement the ‘levers’ to drive competitive spirit and improvement opportunities
7. Measure, monitor, and drive accountability for improvement actions across the business
8. Support the objectives and performance measurement cycle, setting scorecards, key metrics, and targets
9. Oversee all reporting needs and material collation/creation for activities relating to the Vice President’s Office
10. Coordinate the annual scorecard and objective-setting process across Al Futtaim Automotive Business Operations

Desired Candidate Profile

Required skills to be successful

1. A business or technical university degree is preferred
2. Minimum 3 years of experience in leading high-performing data teams
3. Quantifiable experience in driving operational improvement across organizations
4. Comfortable with analytics platforms such as Tableau, PowerBI, and Qlik

About the team
This role reports to the GM – Commercial Performance & Lifecycle and sits within a wider team responsible for process and quality improvement, performance management, product lifecycle and pricing, and sales planning. The team is dedicated to driving the business forward through data-backed decision-making and continuous improvement.

What equips you for the role

1. Experience in leading data teams and driving operational improvement
2. Strong analytical and communication skills
3. Ability to manage complex business requirements and coordinate across multiple departments
4. Proficiency in using analytics platforms and tools
5. A proactive and collaborative approach to work
6. Proven examples and track record of board-level interaction and stakeholder management
7. Ability to coordinate matrix structures and run steering groups across complex businesses
8. Performance reporting and visualization skills
9. Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
10. Strong oral and written communication skills
11. Time management and prioritization skills to multi-task in a high-demand, fast-paced environment