Consultant Director - Digital Transformation (6 Months Contract) at W Group Holding in Hypermedia - Dubai, UAE

Consultancy Scope and Eligibility Requirements

Role Type: Consultancy-based
Duration: 6 months (August 2025 – January 2026), with a possible extension up to 9 months maximum
Location: Full-time, on-site at our Dubai office
Visa Requirement: Candidate must be currently based in Dubai with a valid UAE residency visa
Visa Sponsorship: Not provided
Reporting Line: Joint Steering Committee (AiOO & Hypermedia Management)
Team to Oversee: 2–3 direct reports

Job Scope

The Consultant Director role represents the senior strategic leadership position for Hypermedia's transition from operational dependency to full autonomous management of their programmatic Digital Out-of-Home (pDOOH) operations. This position requires exceptional expertise in AdTech, digital transformation, and organizational change management to ensure successful completion of this critical strategic initiative.

The Consultant Director serves as the primary interface between Aioo and Hypermedia leadership teams, providing strategic guidance, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring that all transition activities align with long-term business objectives. This role requires the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics while maintaining focus on operational excellence and strategic value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Vision

The Consultant Director provides overall strategic leadership for the transition mission, developing and communicating a clear vision for Hypermedia's autonomous future while ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. This includes the development of strategic frameworks that guide decision-making throughout the transition process and beyond.
Strategic planning responsibilities encompass the development of comprehensive transition strategies, risk mitigation approaches, and long-term capability building plans that position Hypermedia for sustained success in the competitive pDOOH market. The role requires the ability to balance immediate operational needs with long-term strategic objectives.
Stakeholder management represents a critical component of strategic leadership, requiring the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups, manage competing priorities, and maintain alignment throughout the transition process. This includes executive-level communication, board reporting, and client relationship management as required.

Organizational Change Management

The Consultant Director leads comprehensive organizational change management initiatives, ensuring that Hypermedia develops the internal capabilities necessary for autonomous operation while maintaining operational continuity throughout the transition period. This requires expertise in change management methodologies and the ability to adapt approaches based on organizational dynamics and emerging requirements.
Change management responsibilities include the development of communication strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, and resistance management approaches that ensure smooth transition completion. The role requires the ability to identify potential obstacles and implement proactive strategies for addressing them.
Cultural transformation initiatives focus on building internal capabilities for innovation, strategic thinking, and autonomous decision-making that will support Hypermedia's long-term success. This includes the development of organizational values, operational principles, and strategic frameworks that guide future operations.

Technical Knowledge Transfer Leadership

The Consultant Director oversees comprehensive technical knowledge transfer activities, ensuring that all critical operational knowledge, technical expertise, and strategic insights are successfully transferred to Hypermedia personnel. This requires deep understanding of programmatic advertising technologies, pDOOH operations, and the specific technical requirements of the Audience Eye platform.
Technical leadership responsibilities include the development of knowledge transfer strategies, competency assessment frameworks, and validation procedures that ensure successful capability transfer. The role requires the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable operational procedures and strategic frameworks.
Platform management expertise encompasses oversight of SSP operations, programmatic advertising workflows, audience targeting technologies, and yield optimization procedures. The Consultant Director ensures that Hypermedia personnel develop comprehensive understanding of these systems and the strategic implications of technical decisions.

Business Development and Strategic Planning

The Consultant Director supports the development of internal business development capabilities, ensuring that Hypermedia can independently identify market opportunities, evaluate strategic partnerships, and make informed decisions about future investments and initiatives. This requires extensive knowledge of the AdTech ecosystem and emerging trends in programmatic advertising.
Strategic planning support includes the development of market analysis capabilities, competitive intelligence systems, and strategic decision-making frameworks that enable autonomous strategic planning. The role requires the ability to transfer not just operational knowledge but strategic thinking capabilities.
Partnership management expertise encompasses the evaluation of technology partnerships, vendor relationships, and strategic alliances that support Hypermedia's operational and strategic objectives. The Consultant Director ensures that internal teams develop the capabilities necessary for independent partnership evaluation and management.

Specific Deliverables

Strategic Planning and Assessment Deliverables

Comprehensive Transition Strategy Document - A detailed strategic roadmap that outlines the complete approach to achieving operational autonomy, including specific timelines, resource requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and success criteria. This document serves as the primary reference for all transition activities and provides the framework for measuring progress and success.
Organizational Capability Assessment Report - A thorough analysis of current capabilities, identification of skill gaps, and strategic recommendations for organizational development. This report includes competency mapping, role definition, and specific recommendations for building internal capabilities that support long-term operational success.
Market Positioning and Competitive Analysis - A comprehensive evaluation of Hypermedia's market position, competitive landscape analysis, and strategic recommendations for maintaining competitive advantage in the autonomous operational model.
Technology Partnership Evaluation Framework - Development of systematic approaches for evaluating technology partnerships, vendor relationships, and strategic alliances that support operational and strategic objectives. This framework enables independent decision-making about future technology investments and partnerships.

Knowledge Transfer and Capability Building Deliverables

Technical Knowledge Transfer Program - Design and implementation of comprehensive technical training programs that ensure successful transfer of platform management capabilities, troubleshooting expertise, and optimization techniques.
Strategic Planning Capability Development - Creation of structured programs for developing internal strategic planning capabilities, including market analysis, competitive intelligence, and strategic decision-making frameworks. This ensures that Hypermedia can independently evaluate market opportunities and make strategic decisions.
Business Development Training Curriculum - Development of comprehensive training programs for building internal business development capabilities, including client relationship management, partnership evaluation, and revenue optimization strategies.
Competency Assessment and Certification Framework - Creation of systematic approaches for evaluating knowledge transfer effectiveness, measuring competency development, and certifying readiness for autonomous operation. This framework ensures that all personnel achieve the necessary skill levels for independent operation.

Organizational Development Deliverables

Leadership Development Program - Design and implementation of leadership development initiatives that prepare Hypermedia personnel for autonomous decision-making and strategic leadership responsibilities. This program focuses on building the leadership capabilities necessary for sustained organizational success.
Operational Excellence Framework - Development of quality assurance processes, performance monitoring systems, and continuous improvement methodologies that ensure ongoing operational excellence. This framework establishes the foundation for sustained operational success and competitive advantage.
Change Management Implementation Plan - Creation of comprehensive change management strategies that ensure smooth transition completion while building internal capabilities for ongoing organizational development and adaptation. This plan addresses both immediate transition needs and long-term organizational development requirements.
Governance and Decision-Making Structures - Establishment of internal governance frameworks, decision-making processes, and accountability structures that support autonomous operation and strategic planning. These structures ensure effective coordination and decision-making in the autonomous operational model.

Timeline and Milestones

Month 1: Strategic Foundation and Assessment

Week 1-2: Stakeholder Alignment and Project Initiation
- Conduct comprehensive stakeholder interviews and alignment sessions
- Establish project governance structures and communication protocols
- Develop detailed project plans and resource allocation strategies
- Initiate recruitment planning and candidate identification processes

Week 3-4: Comprehensive Assessment and Analysis
- Complete detailed assessment of current operational capabilities
- Conduct technical platform analysis and knowledge gap identification
- Develop market positioning analysis and competitive landscape evaluation
- Create initial transition strategy framework and risk assessment

Month 2: Implementation Planning and Team Building

Week 5-6: Recruitment and Team Development
- Finalize job descriptions and competency requirements for key positions
- Conduct candidate interviews and selection processes
- Initiate onboarding programs for new personnel
- Establish training program frameworks and learning objectives

Week 7-8: Knowledge Transfer Program Development
- Design comprehensive technical training curricula
- Develop strategic planning capability building programs
- Create competency assessment frameworks and validation procedures
- Establish mentoring and shadowing program structures

Month 3: Intensive Knowledge Transfer Phase

Week 9-10: Technical Platform Training
- Implement comprehensive technical training programs
- Conduct hands-on platform management training sessions
- Provide supervised operational experience and mentoring
- Begin competency assessments and progress evaluations

Week 11-12: Strategic Capability Development
- Implement strategic planning training programs
- Conduct business development capability building sessions
- Provide market analysis and competitive intelligence training
- Begin strategic decision-making competency development

Month 4: Operational Integration and Validation

Week 13-14: Supervised Operational Management
- Begin gradual transfer of operational responsibilities
- Provide supervised client relationship management experience
- Conduct advanced technical troubleshooting training
- Implement quality assurance and performance monitoring systems

Week 15-16: Strategic Planning Integration
- Conduct strategic planning exercises and scenario analysis
- Provide partnership evaluation and vendor management training
- Implement strategic decision-making validation processes
- Begin preparation for autonomous operational management

Month 5: Transition Validation and Certification

Week 17-18: Comprehensive Competency Assessment
- Conduct thorough technical competency evaluations
- Perform strategic planning capability assessments
- Validate operational management readiness
- Identify any remaining knowledge gaps or development needs

Week 19-20: Operational Responsibility Transfer
- Begin systematic transfer of full operational responsibilities
- Provide oversight and quality assurance during initial autonomous operations
- Implement feedback systems and continuous improvement processes
- Establish ongoing support and advisory arrangements

Month 6: Autonomous Operation and Mission Completion

Week 21-22: Full Autonomous Operation Validation
- Monitor autonomous operational performance and quality standards
- Provide advisory support and strategic guidance as needed
- Conduct final competency certifications and readiness assessments
- Validate achievement of all mission objectives and success criteria

Week 23-24: Mission Completion and Transition to Advisory Role
- Complete final mission deliverables and documentation
- Conduct comprehensive mission review and lessons learned analysis
- Establish ongoing advisory support arrangements and escalation procedures
- Transition to strategic advisory role for continued collaboration

Success Metrics and Performance Criteria

Primary Success Metrics

Zero operational disruption during transition period (measured by client satisfaction scores and revenue maintenance)
100% completion of all required training programs with passing assessment scores
Successful filling of all key positions within established timelines
Achievement of autonomous operational capability as validated by comprehensive competency assessments

Quality Assurance Requirements
All deliverables must meet established quality standards as defined in the mission order, with formal review and approval processes for all major deliverables and milestone completions.

About us

We're not just a workplace; we're a hub of excitement, fun, and challenges, tailor-made for visionary thinkers and top-notch achievers. This is the perfect moment to become a part of our team, as we're on the cusp of rapid growth, especially in the ever-evolving tech media landscape.

With our headquarters situated in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and an office in Beirut, we're expanding rapidly and looking for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. We're on the lookout for those who can propel us forward by embracing technology and contributing to our efficiency. We're not interested in those stuck in old-fashioned ways; we want innovators who bring a growth mindset, are eager to learn, and are ready to apply their knowledge to propel us forward.

Join us if you're passionate about making a difference, enhancing efficiency, and embracing technology. We're on the lookout for individuals who can seamlessly absorb new information and transform challenges into efficient solutions. It's not just a job; it's an invitation to be part of a cutting-edge team shaping the future of tech media.

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Consultant Director - Digital Transformation (6 Months Contract)

Job Description - Consultant Director - Digital Transformation (6 Months Contract)