• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Group companies, business units, and properties.

• Translate the Group’s strategic objectives into practical operational plans and measurable targets.

• Monitor operational performance, productivity, service standards, costs, and profitability across business units.

• Work closely with business unit heads and department managers to ensure effective execution of operational plans.

• Review manpower requirements, organizational structures, staffing levels, and workforce productivity.

• Monitor budgets, operating expenses, procurement, and resource utilization in coordination with Finance.

• Establish and improve operational policies, procedures, SOPs, controls, and reporting systems.

• Identify operational inefficiencies, risks, and cost-saving opportunities and implement corrective measures.

• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE laws, regulatory requirements, company policies, and internal controls.

• Coordinate with Finance, HR, Procurement, Legal, IT, Engineering, Sales, and other corporate functions.

• Review management reports, KPIs, financial results, operational performance, and business-unit dashboards.

• Conduct regular meetings and performance reviews with business unit leaders.

• Support recruitment, development, performance management, succession planning, and retention of key personnel.

• Manage relationships with major clients, suppliers, contractors, government authorities, and other stakeholders where required.

• Lead operational projects, restructuring initiatives, new business launches, expansions, and improvement programs.

• Ensure effective risk management, business continuity, health and safety, and crisis preparedness.

• Provide regular operational updates, recommendations, and performance reports to the Group CEO / Managing Director.

• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, continuous improvement, and commercial awareness.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Hospitality, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of progressive management experience, preferably within a holding company, diversified group, hospitality group, real estate group, contracting company, or multi-business organization.

• Minimum 5 years in a senior operational leadership position.

• Proven experience managing multiple departments, business units, properties, or subsidiaries.

• Strong understanding of budgeting, P&L management, manpower planning, procurement, and operational controls.

• Experience in the UAE/GCC market is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of business processes, SOP development, KPI management, and performance reporting.

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

• Strong commercial and financial understanding.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with senior management and diverse stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and accountability.

  
  

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in any of the following environments are encouraged to apply:

• Holding / Investment Groups

• Hospitality & Hotel Groups

• Real Estate & Property Management

• Construction / Contracting

• Facilities Management

• Trading & Commercial Businesses

• Diversified Family-Owned Groups

• Multi-Company / Multi-Property Operations

  
  

Key Competencies

Strategic Leadership | Multi-Business Operations | P&L Management | Budgeting & Cost Control | Business Development | People Management | KPI Management | Process Improvement | Risk Management | Governance & Compliance | Negotiation | Stakeholder Management

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications

• Senior management position with Group-level exposure

• Opportunity to work across multiple business sectors and operating entities

• Professional growth and career development opportunities

• Benefits in accordance with company policy and UAE employment regulations

  
  

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV with details of their current role, years of experience, current/expected compensation, and availability to join.