Program Manager – Market Development at ManpowerGroup Middle East – Dubai

Our client is now recruiting for a Program Manager – Market Development

This is a Contract role through ManpowerME – 12 months renewable contract

Job Description

Under the guidance & direction of the Country Managers this position is responsible for the end-to-end planning, implementation, and execution of the Client’s Market Development strategy for the select markets. This covers all business priorities; including Client engagement, developing market wide initiatives to expand the issuance and acceptance landscape, Represent the company to the clients (Existing, new, and prospect) by providing a point of contact to them, with permanent high-quality support on the Client organization, products, systems, and policies; as well as contributing to the strategies and plans to develop and implements value propositions for clients and partners.

Job Scope

• Support Strategizing, plan and implementation of core product platform features, product platform customizations / digitization, merchant offers– including building business cases on investment and returns.
• Build strong working relationships with issuers, acquirers, partners, merchants, and other key market players and ensure a high level of satisfaction with project implementation
• Track market development and results of programs, campaigns and solutions implemented and make timely tactical changes if and when required.
• Provide consulting to maximize Path-for-Growth marketing strategies, plans and budgets for identified Financial Institution clients and merchants in support of financial targets
• Work with partner functions to influence and gain the support and commitment of targeted clients.
• Identify client-led initiatives that provide opportunity for the Client to contribute to financially, negotiating the financial terms and conditions of such participation
• Monitor existing and potential competitor activities to identify new
• opportunities or highlight potential causes for business concern. Feedback and update all staff as appropriate and recommend strategies and solutions
• Establish strong partnerships with internal teams to assist in the delivery of initiatives within the geography and add value in pursuit of profitable business opportunities.