Lead - Corporate Strategy

About CargoX

CargoX is a UAE-based autonomous logistics company deploying driverless delivery vehicles across last-mile, middle-mile and long-haul routes. Our autonomous delivery network connects warehouses, businesses and communities through a software-orchestrated logistics layer. We are scaling quickly, and the choices we make now about markets, partners and priorities will shape the company for years.

Role overview

We are looking for a Lead – Corporate Strategy to help set and deliver CargoX's strategic direction. Working closely with the Head of Strategy and the leadership team, you will turn big questions into clear analysis, recommendations and plans, then make sure those plans are executed across the business. This is a hands-on role at the centre of the company, combining strategic thinking with programme delivery.

What you will do

• Lead the annual strategic and business planning cycle, and translate strategy into company priorities, OKRs and initiatives.
• Analyse markets, competitors and trends in autonomous delivery, logistics and mobility, including the regulatory landscape.
• Evaluate opportunities for new markets, customer segments, partnerships and investments, and build the business cases behind them.
• Develop strategic and financial models in partnership with Finance.
• Track progress on strategic initiatives through the PMO and flag risks and decisions early.
• Prepare materials for leadership, the board and shareholders.
• Run special projects for the CEO and leadership team.

What you will bring

• 7+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development or a similar role.
• Strong structured problem-solving and financial modelling skills.
• A track record of turning analysis into decisions and seeing initiatives through to delivery.
• Excellent written communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience in logistics, mobility, technology or autonomous systems is a strong plus.
• Experience in the UAE or wider GCC is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant postgraduate degree preferred.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (on-site)