Transformation Management Office Consultant (12-Month Contract) Full Time NEW

We are currently looking for a Transformation Management Office (TMO) Consultant to support a key initiative within the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) on a 12-month freelance contract.

DCT Abu Dhabi is the government entity responsible for driving the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, playing a central role in positioning the emirate as a global hub for culture, creativity, and tourism.

This role sits within a high-impact transformation program, supporting the design, governance, and implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness, operating models, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

TMO Workstream Execution

• Support the TMO Lead in delivering the overall transformation agenda across multiple workstreams
• Develop and maintain project plans, trackers, and status reports
• Conduct analyses, prepare materials, and facilitate working sessions
• Track risks, dependencies, and action items, escalating issues proactively

Operating Model Design Support

• Contribute to the diagnostic and redesign of functional operating models
• Gather data, conduct stakeholder interviews, and benchmark best practices
• Support the development of operating model options and implementation roadmaps

Function Setup & Incubation

• Assist in scoping and establishing new functions within the organization
• Research organizational structures, governance frameworks, and process design
• Develop mandate documents, RACI matrices, and process maps

Change Management & Implementation

• Support the rollout of new operating models and ways of working
• Develop training materials, FAQs, and onboarding guides
• Act as a point of contact for teams during transition, capturing feedback and coordinating improvements

Reporting & Communications

• Own the preparation of TMO reporting packs and leadership updates
• Draft weekly/monthly progress reports
• Prepare materials for steering committees and governance forums

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in management consulting from a top-tier or strong Tier 2 firm (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Strategy&, Kearney, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, ADL)
• Demonstrated career progression (at least 1 promotion preferred)

Core Capabilities

• Experience in transformation programs / PMO environments
• Exposure to operating model design and implementation
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Resourceful, proactive, and adaptable

Experience & Exposure

• Minimum 1+ year supporting transformation initiatives (e.g., TMO, change management, target operating model design) – required
• Government or public sector experience is preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in the GCC (required)
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies is an advantage

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi

📅 Contract: 12 months

If this sounds relevant to your background, please apply and submit your updated CV.