Oracle Developers Jobs in UAE

<ol><li><p>Job Summary:</p></li></ol><p>Ensures efficient plant operation and adherence to manufacturing objectives and production quality</p><p>standards through direct supervision and synchronization of production processes, resources</p><p>management and allocation, coordination with other departments and key plant personnel, and</p><p>accurate reporting of results and documentation. Guarantees product quality at all levels of production</p><p>through materials inspection, coordination with key production and warehouse personnel, and</p><p>accurate documentation of results.</p><ol><li><p>Primary Duties and Responsibilities:</p></li><li><p>Coordinates and directly carry out shop floor management – run the production operations –</p></li></ol><p>workflow from raw materials, goods in process and finished products to ensure quality at all levels</p><p>of production. Coordinates, monitors and supervises production processes and activities such as</p><p>pre-blending operations, raw materials feeding, packaging and final product issuance.</p><ol><li><p>Shift Management</p></li></ol><p>Lead and supervise production operators and 3</p><p>rd party - helpers during the shift.</p><p>Allocate manpower and assign production tasks.</p><p>Conduct shift handover and communicate production status, issues, and priorities.</p><p>Ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.</p><ol><li><p>Monitors and ensure compliance with product quality, SHE standards and job order schedules.</p></li></ol><p>Reviews and validates daily production-related reports. Carries out and implements pre-determined</p><p>production activities in accordance with Global and regional manufacturing objectives.</p><ol><li><p>Prepare SOP’s, WI’s, JSA and other documents in accordance with ISO 9001 QMS requirements.</p></li></ol><p>Review and update as and when required or when changes are made.</p><ol><li><p>Coordinates with Maintenance Department on matters pertaining to equipment machineries</p></li></ol><p>disorders maintenance and calibration – internal and external.</p><ol><li><p>Coordinates with Warehouse Department for raw materials and finished products movements.</p></li></ol><p>Coordinates with Laboratory Department on all AC/ QA results and trends.</p><ol><li><p>Coordinates with Maintenance ensuring full/ optimum utilization of machineries and equipment and</p></li></ol><p>repairs and maintenance schedules.</p><ol><li><p>Participates in daily production meetings with key production personnel and others</p></li></ol><p>Attends to and reports immediate manpower-related concerns to Management.</p><p>Periodically work along with Plant/Ops Manager for reviews and appraises performance of</p><p>Production personnel and makes recommendations pertaining to skills enhancement and career</p><p>advancement.</p><ol><li><p>Maintains 5S – housekeeping standards in the shop floor and act as the change agent across the</p></li></ol><p>company</p><ol><li><p>Performs other related tasks as mandated by the Immediate Supervisor and Top Management.</p></li></ol><p>Always ready to go for career enhancement programs and certifications as required by company.</p><p>Job/ Position Title: Production Operator – Extruder & Shift in charge Job Site: Plant based – JAFZA</p><p>Department: Production- Operations Immediate Supervisor: Plant/Ops Manager</p><p>3.Skills Sets , Qualifications and Other Requirements :</p><p>Educational Qualification</p><ul><li><p>Degree, Diploma or Technical Education in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical</p></li></ul><p>Chemical, Polymer Science , Chemistry or related subject.</p><ul><li><p>Any other degree / certifications relevant to the job is also welcomed to apply</p></li></ul><p>Experience</p><ul><li><p>Min 2 to 5 years of experience in plastic, polymer, masterbatch, extrusion, or relevant</p></li></ul><p>manufacturing industries.</p><ul><li><p>Experience with extruders, mixers, feeders, conveyors, pelletizers, and packaging</p></li></ul><p>equipment.</p><p>Technical Skills :</p><ul><li><p>Operate mixers, feeders, extruders, pelletizers, cooling systems, and packing</p></li></ul><p>equipment.</p><ul><li><p>Monitor process parameters such as temperature, screw speed, throughput, and</p></li></ul><p>dosing rates.</p><ul><li><p>Extrusion process knowledge and formulation understanding.</p></li><li><p>Quality and process control - basics</p></li></ul><p>Certifications (Preferred and will be given weightage during interview):</p><ul><li><p>ISO 9001/14001/45001 – Awareness / Auditor trainings</p></li><li><p>First Aid /Firefighting certification is an advantage.</p></li><li><p>5S / Six Sigma /RCA trainings</p></li><li><p>OSHA, NEBOSH, or other safety certifications.</p></li><li><p>Lockout/Tagout and Try (LOTOT) training.</p></li></ul><p>Soft Skills / Other requirements :</p><ul><li><p>Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.</p></li><li><p>Teamwork and communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)</p></li><li><p>ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.)</p></li><li><p>Time Management - Ability to work under pressure and during breakdown situations.</p></li><li><p>Willingness to work in shifts and overtime when required.</p></li></ul><br><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>KPIs</p><ul><li><p>Production output (kg/shift).</p></li><li><p>OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).</p></li><li><p>Downtime reduction and segmentation.</p></li><li><p>Yield and material usage.</p></li><li><p>Scrap/rejection rate & rework rates</p></li><li><p>Safety compliance.</p></li><li><p>Job Change Over – efficiency</p></li></ul><ol><li><p>Employment Type & Benefits:</p></li></ol><ul><li><p>Company-sponsored UAE employment visa</p></li><li><p>Medical health insurance (for self only)</p></li><li><p>Annual paid leave (usually 30 calendar days)</p></li><li><p>Air ticket allowance or annual return ticket (depending on company policy) (for self</p></li></ul><p>only)</p><ul><li><p>End-of-service gratuity as per UAE Labour Law</p></li><li><p>Overtime pay (if applicable)</p></li><li><p>Accommodation or accommodation allowance (as per company internal policy) (for</p></li></ul><p>self only)</p><ul><li><p>Transportation or transportation allowance (as per company internal policy) (for self</p></li></ul><p>only)</p><ul><li><p>Sick leave and public holidays as per UAE regulations & company policy</p></li><li><p>Training and career development opportunities</p></li></ul><ol><li><p>Company Profile</p></li></ol><p>A leading company in high-performance, customized thermoplastic additive solutions tailored</p><p>to the evolving needs of the plastics industry. As part of a global network of 22+ advanced</p><p>manufacturing facilities, our strategically located factory in Dubai, UAE, enables us to</p><p>streamline logistics and provide fast, reliable delivery across key markets in Africa, Middle</p><p>East and East Asia. Guided by innovation, driven by quality, and committed to our customers’</p><p>success, we help partners gain a competitive edge and achieve long-term, sustainable</p><p>growth.</p><p>Working in a masterbatch manufacturing environment should be capable of:</p><ul><li><p>Safely lifting and carrying raw material bags, samples, and finished product</p></li></ul><p>containers (typically 5-25 kg).</p><ul><li><p>Moving equipment, RM bags, and packaging materials as required.</p></li><li><p>Performing repetitive manual tasks such as sample collection, weighing, mixing, and</p></li></ul><p>testing.</p><ul><li><p>Standing and walking for extended periods during inspections and production</p></li></ul><p>monitoring.</p><ul><li><p>Using proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries.</p></li><li><p>Operating pallet jacks, trolleys, or other material handling equipment when</p></li></ul><p>authorized.</p><ul><li><p>Handling additives, and polymer samples safely while following PPE requirements.</p></li><li><p>Loading and unloading test materials for extruders, mixers , and auxiliary equipment.</p></li><li><p>Maintaining good housekeeping practices to minimize manual handling risks and</p></li></ul><p>workplace hazards.</p><ul><li><p>Complying with company Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures and</p></li></ul><p>manual handling guidelines.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span><b>Job Summary</b> <br></span><p>The individual is responsible for the delivery of the Bank’s Transaction Banking (TB) product and services to the clients within the agreed contractual service agreements, and that all digital integrations are as seamless as possible. These includes implementing client-specific service propositions, leading virtual client service teams, managing service escalations, driving service excellence, and strengthening client relationships through proactive engagement, service reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.The team also serves as the key point of contact for supporting and onboarding clients, and provides project management support (i.e., ensure smooth flow of the project, capturing issues and risks, maintaining action plans with follow ups, and delivering a timely solution to meet the client’s expectations) and account management support (i.e., understanding clients’ business strategy and needs) to support implementation of TB products. &nbsp;</p><br><br> <p>This role is responsible for driving the agenda of TB Global Implementation and Cash Client Service Group within the respective countries, and ensuring the end-to-end delivery of the TB solution, this includes managing a team of Implementation Managers, relationship development, revenue retention, continuous drive to improve the deal cycle timings, and high client satisfaction to accelerate revenue realisation.&nbsp; Additionally, collaboration with other Cluster / Country Heads across the TB organisation will be required to continuously improve client experience and drive a consistent global experience for our clients.</p><br><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b> <br><ul> <li>Lead the Global Implementation and Cash Client Service strategy for the UAE.Oversee the end-to-end implementation of complex Transaction Banking solutions.Manage senior client relationships, service reviews and critical escalations.</li> <li>Improve implementation cycle times, service quality and client satisfaction.Partner with Sales, Coverage, Product, Technology and Operations on solution design and delivery.</li> <li>Drive process simplification, digital integration and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Maintain strong project governance, operational controls and regulatory compliance.</li> <li>Lead, develop and retain a high-performing, inclusive team.Represent Implementation in senior management and governance forums.</li> </ul><br><b>Skills and Experience</b> <br><ul> <li><span>&nbsp;Computer competency and technology background is preferred.</span></li> <li><span>Effective interpersonal and communication skills</span></li> <li><span>Understanding of ERP system like Oracle/SAP</span></li> <li><span>Project Management</span></li> <li><span>Sound analytical skills</span></li> <li><span>Trade Supply Chain finance</span></li> <li><span>Cash Management</span></li> <li><span>TB Product knowledge&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <br><b>Qualifications</b> <br><ul> <li><span>banking and finance industry experience or similar industry</span></li> <li><span>experience in Client Implementation with strong delivery focus&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>Has strong project management disciplines</span></li> <li><span>Extensive knowledge in API, system and technology integrations, and Transaction Banking products</span></li> <li><span>Creative problem-solver with a strategic mindset&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills</span></li> <li><span>Able to manage ambiguity in uncertain situations whilst maintaining a strategic mindset</span></li> <li><span>Effectively manage escalations, including driving resolutions and/or appropriately escalating to senior MT (internal + external)</span></li> <li><span>Experience in Implementing Trade supplier Finance and documentary trade solutions</span></li> <li><span>Proven track record of successfully delivering large, complex, and cross-border deals</span></li> <li><span>PMP certification is a plus</span></li> <li><span>3rd Party platforms experience a plus</span></li> </ul><br><b>About Standard Chartered</b> <br><p>We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.</p><br><br> <p>Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.</p><br><br> <p>Together we:</p><br><br> <ul> <li><b>Do the right thing</b>&nbsp;and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do</li> <li><b>Never settle,</b>&nbsp;continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well</li> <li><b>Are better together,</b>&nbsp;we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term</li> </ul><br><b>What we offer</b> <br><p><b>In line with our Fair Pay Charter,</b>&nbsp;we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.</p><br><br> <ul> <li><b>Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,</b>&nbsp;with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.</li> <li><b>Time-off</b>&nbsp;including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.</li> <li><b>Flexible working</b>&nbsp;options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.</li> <li><b>Proactive wellbeing support</b>&nbsp;through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills,&nbsp;global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits</li> <li><b>A continuous learning culture</b>&nbsp;to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.</li> <li><b>Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,</b>&nbsp;one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.</li> </ul><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <br> <b>About Us:</b><br> First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.<br> <b>Life at FAB:</b><br> Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization<br> <b>Career Development:</b><br> FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.<br> <b>Our Values:</b><br> At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.<br> Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><p><strong>JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION</strong></p><br><p>To focus on GTX key performance metrics across the sales, product and channels spectrum, management information across value, volumes and trends, and preparing various management reports in order to support and drive Business Performance and Business Management initiatives, working closely within GTX and engaging with other internal stakeholders.</p><br><p>The individual undertaking this role will be responsible for collection of data, preparation of various management dashboards and reports, support in other business management activities, and acting as backup for various initiatives that would drive the Business Management focus in line with agreed timelines.</p><br><p>The individual would also be responsible for the timely submission of various dashboards and reports and follow-up within and outside GTX, by constantly innovating and driving the development, delivery and operations of various aspects of Business Management initiatives.</p><br><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><br><ul><li>To actively support the data collection, data analysis, report compilation, MIS, dashboards etc., within the existing landscape of GTX business (financials and non-financials).</li><li>Interact with GTX teams, DAAI, Business Finance and other relevant teams, in relation to information required and ensure that all data touch points are covered.</li><li>Contribute to new innovative solutions/ideas and projects or any other initiatives within GTX.</li><li>Work towards supporting continuous improvements in the financial, operational and quality of information and reports, and to help to ensure quality and accuracy at all times.</li><li>Evaluate and recommend new ideas and solutions and deliver better MIS, as a result of understanding Transaction Banking Products.</li><li>Responsible for updating various internal files viz., deal pipeline, call report summary, DRC deals, deal communications and other internal files and maintain version and storing related documents confidentially.</li><li>Review and re-engineering of the existing MIS and reports to ensure smooth delivery.</li><li>Attend various internal GTX meetings involving complex report requirements and own the responsibility of providing ‘right solution’ to the team. Provide guidance and support to internal team members on various MIS, periodical reports, generation of them etc.</li><li>Help in preparing various PPTs and support Business Management team in preparing strategy, business, financials and MIS presentations.</li><li>To perform other activities (ad-hoc) linked to GTX Business i.e. offsite and event support, as appropriate, assigned from time to time.</li><li>Complete all mandatory and personal development training as stipulated by management.</li><li>Close liaison with staff from Business Finance, DAAI, GTX Solutions &amp; Advisory, Products, Channels, (Global) network, Business Continuity, DLP and other relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Participate in review of various MIS and operational process to ensure that we meet and exceed the expectations of our internal stakeholders.</li><li>Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies.</li></ul><p><br><strong>REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p><br><ul><li>Experienced in working with Microsoft Office applications, especially strong skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other applications.</li><li>Experienced in working with multiple systems i.e. SAP, Oracle, PowerBI, Datawarehouse and Dashboard Tools.</li><li>Good knowledge of the banking sector, ideally in Global Transaction banking (i.e. Cash Management and Trade Finance) as well as understanding of functions operating in a Bank.</li><li>Language proficient: English fluent (business).</li><li>A self-starter, motivated, with aptitude and willingness to undertake self-learning.</li><li>Able to handle confidential information with high standards on accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Taking initiative and follow-through on agreed action items.</li><li>Demonstrates a keen interest to learn the business and its processes.</li><li>Good communication skills, organisational and planning skills.</li><li>High level of interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Team player, strong work ethic – willingness to take a ‘hands on’ approach.</li><li>Minimum a University Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce or Business Administration, or in equivalent discipline.</li></ul><p><br><strong>Preferred / Beneficial</strong></p><br><ul><li>Arabic preferred.</li></ul> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Overview of the Role</b></p><p>The <b>Senior Merchandiser</b> is responsible for driving Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory Performance across assigned categories. The role is accountable for delivering key commercial KPIs including Sales, Margin, Markdown Management, and Stock Optimization. The Senior Merchandiser leads Merchandise Planning, Open-to-Buy (OTB), Assortment Planning, Range Architecture, and Product Selection while supporting category growth and team development. This role works cross-functionally with Buying, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Brand Partners to ensure commercial success and a customer-focused product offer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>What You Will Do: -</b></p><p><b>&nbsp;</b></p><p><b>BUSINESS PLANNING &amp; DELIVERY OF KEY KPIs</b></p><p><b>Sales &amp; Profitability</b></p><ul><li>Conduct post-season and in-season performance reviews to evaluate trading performance and identify opportunities.</li><li>Analyze sales, margin, stock, and market trends to develop annual business plans.</li><li>Support category strategy development aligned to business objectives.</li><li>Identify opportunities to drive sales growth, improve profitability, and optimize inventory productivity.</li><li>Monitor and deliver key financial targets including sales, gross margin, markdown cost, and stock turn.</li></ul><p><b>Margin Management</b></p><ul><li>Maintain detailed understanding of category performance, customer trends, competitive landscape, and market dynamics.</li><li>Manage category WSSI (Weekly Sales Stock and Intake) plans.</li><li>Drive profitability through effective pricing, inventory controls, and markdown management.</li><li>Ensure healthy inventory levels while maximizing full-price sell-through.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>SALES &amp; OPEN-TO-BUY (OTB) PLANNING</b></p><ul><li>Develop sales, margin, and stock plans by category, department, and product line.</li><li>Create store and regional plans based on trading patterns and customer demand.</li><li>Optimize space allocation across stores to support business priorities.</li><li>Manage OTB budgets and inventory investments by category.</li><li>Balance seasonal fashion buys with core continuity ranges.</li><li>Support omnichannel and e-commerce assortment planning to maximize online sales performance.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>RANGE &amp; ASSORTMENT PLANNING</b></p><ul><li>Develop assortment plans that support customer demand and business objectives.</li><li>Manage core range architecture to maximize availability and continuity business.</li><li>Define size profiles and assortment strategies by market and store cluster.</li><li>Deliver a balanced Good-Better-Best pricing structure.</li><li>Ensure adequate depth on key volume-driving products.</li><li>Optimize assortment through analysis of color, style, trend, and customer preferences.</li><li>Build compelling product stories and category statements around key fashion trends and hero products.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>PRODUCT SELECTION &amp; RANGE REVIEW</b></p><ul><li>Prepare thoroughly for seasonal buying sessions and range reviews.</li><li>Collaborate closely with buying teams and suppliers to build commercially relevant assortments.</li><li>Develop and execute an effective Initial Buy Offer (IBO) strategy.</li><li>Make confident product and assortment decisions based on data, trends, and customer insight.</li><li>Review product performance continuously and adjust plans where required.</li><li>Support marketing initiatives through strategic product selections and opportunity buys.</li><li>Manage spend within agreed budgets.</li><li>Drive category margin optimization through effective assortment and pricing decisions.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>TRADING &amp; INVENTORY MANAGEMENT</b></p><ul><li>Lead regular trading reviews and action planning meetings.</li><li>Communicate key trading priorities and initiatives to stores and stakeholders.</li><li>Define and manage allocation strategies to ensure optimal stock placement.</li><li>Develop replenishment strategies tailored to product life cycles and market needs.</li><li>Execute promotional plans and seasonal trading activities.</li><li>Ensure key value messages and opening price points are effectively represented.</li><li>Drive proactive markdown planning and stock clearance activities.</li><li>Monitor stock health and take corrective actions to minimize inventory risks.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>MARKET &amp; CUSTOMER INSIGHTS</b></p><ul><li>Conduct regular competitor reviews and benchmark analysis.</li><li>Monitor market trends, fashion developments, and customer buying behavior.</li><li>Identify pricing opportunities and risks within the category.</li><li>Report key learnings, opportunities, and recommendations to leadership teams.</li><li>Participate in market visits and store reviews to gain customer and operational insight.</li><li>Stay informed of emerging fashion trends and evolving consumer preferences.</li><li>Support digital transformation initiatives with clear understanding of omnichannel customer journeys.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT</b></p><ul><li>Develop strong working relationships across Buying, Planning, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Visual Merchandising.</li><li>Partner closely with stores to understand customer needs and improve execution.</li><li>Build collaborative relationships with suppliers and brand partners.</li><li>Influence stakeholders through commercial insight, analysis, and strategic recommendations.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>LEADING PEOPLE</b></p><ul><li>Set clear performance objectives aligned to business strategy.</li><li>Coach, mentor, and develop team members to maximize capability and engagement.</li><li>Build succession plans and support talent development initiatives.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.</li><li>Lead through strong communication, accountability, and role-model behaviors.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the merchandising function.</li></ul><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p><b>Required Skills to Be Successful</b></p><ul><li>Strong passion for fashion retail and customer trends.</li><li>Commercially minded with strong business acumen.</li><li>Excellent analytical and numerical capabilities.</li><li>Advanced merchandise planning and inventory management skills.</li><li>Strong understanding of assortment planning and range architecture.</li><li>Ability to manage complexity and work in a fast-paced retail environment.</li><li>Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail.</li><li>Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Collaborative leadership style.</li><li>Proven people management and coaching experience.</li><li>Ability to make data-driven decisions.</li><li>Good understanding of omnichannel retailing and digital commerce.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and retail planning systems.</li><li>Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDA, Blue Yonder, or similar retail platforms is advantageous.</li><li>Regional or international fashion retail experience preferred.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>What Equips You for the Role</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field.</li><li>Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Fashion Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, or Buying.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering sales, margin, and inventory targets.</li><li>Experience within a multi-store, omnichannel fashion retail environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, assortment planning, and inventory optimization.</li><li>Experience working with international fashion brands and suppliers is preferred.</li><li>Previous leadership experience managing and developing merchandising teams.</li><li>Exposure to regional or international retail markets would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><br></p></div>

<p><strong>Senior EPM Solution &amp; Delivery Manager</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Dubai, UAE</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> PlanPulse</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About PlanPulse</strong></p><p>PlanPulse is an international Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) consulting firm helping organizations transform the way they plan, consolidate, report, and manage financial performance.</p><p>With offices across Europe and the Middle East, we partner with leading organizations to modernize their Office of Finance.</p><p>As an implementation partner of <strong>Board and Jedox</strong>, we specialize in Financial Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&amp;A), Financial Consolidation &amp; Reporting (FCR), budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and Finance Transformation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced, proactive, and hands-on <strong>Senior EPM Solution &amp; Delivery Manager</strong> to join our growing team in Dubai.</p><p>This is a key leadership role combining <strong>solution oversight, team leadership, customer engagement, and end-to-end project delivery</strong> across our Board and Jedox implementations.</p><p>You will work closely with customers and implementation teams to ensure business requirements are correctly understood, translated into effective solutions, and successfully delivered.</p><p>Beyond managing projects, you will actively <strong>lead, coach, and challenge implementation teams</strong>, review solution designs and developments, and ensure continuous alignment between customer expectations and project deliverables.</p><p>We are looking for someone who understands EPM implementations beyond the project plan, can confidently guide consultants through complex challenges, and takes full ownership of delivery success.</p><p><strong>This is not a traditional project management role. We are looking for a hands-on leader who understands EPM solutions, develops people, and drives successful implementations.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Impact – Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Solution Leadership &amp; Quality</strong></p><ul><li>Lead requirement discussions and ensure business needs are accurately translated into functional specifications and solution designs.</li><li>Guide and challenge consultants on proposed solutions, developments, business logic, and implementation approaches.</li><li>Review key deliverables to ensure solutions are scalable, efficient, maintainable, and aligned with customer expectations.</li><li>Identify gaps, challenge assumptions, and resolve functional or technical issues before they impact delivery.</li><li>Ensure the final solution meets the customer's business objectives and agreed requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and support EPM consultants throughout the implementation lifecycle.</li><li>Work closely with teams on a day-to-day basis, providing hands-on guidance, direction, and constructive feedback.</li><li>Challenge proposed developments and encourage best practices, critical thinking, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Establish clear responsibilities, priorities, and accountability across implementation teams.</li><li>Identify knowledge gaps and actively support the professional development of consultants.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, proactive, and results-driven team culture.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Customer &amp; Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the primary delivery contact and trusted advisor for customers.</li><li>Ensure continuous alignment between customer expectations, business requirements, and implementation activities.</li><li>Lead customer workshops, solution reviews, progress meetings, and steering committees.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including Finance Directors, CFOs, and IT leadership.</li><li>Proactively manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and handle escalations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>End-to-End Project Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of multiple Board and Jedox implementation projects from discovery through go-live and hypercare.</li><li>Manage project plans, milestones, deliverables, timelines, scope, and resources.</li><li>Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to agreed quality standards.</li><li>Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, taking corrective action when required.</li><li>Oversee solution testing, UAT, deployment readiness, and successful transition to support.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Project Financials &amp; Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage project budgets, delivery effort, resource utilization, and profitability.</li><li>Monitor actual effort against estimates and manage scope changes and commercial implications.</li><li>Provide structured project status updates to customers and PlanPulse senior management, covering progress, budgets, risks, and key decisions.</li><li>Support project scoping, effort estimations, Statements of Work, and implementation proposals.</li><li>Contribute to improving PlanPulse's implementation methodologies, delivery standards, and governance processes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><strong>8+ years of experience</strong> in EPM, CPM, Finance Transformation, or enterprise software implementation consulting.</li><li>Proven experience leading complex EPM implementations and managing delivery teams.</li><li><strong>Hands-on EPM implementation or solution design experience</strong>, with the ability to challenge functional and technical solutions.</li><li>Strong understanding of FP&amp;A, budgeting, forecasting, financial consolidation, and management reporting.</li><li>Ability to translate business requirements into functional specifications and practical solution designs.</li><li>Experience guiding, coaching, and developing functional and technical consultants.</li><li>Solid understanding of EPM data modeling, calculations, business logic, reporting, and data integration.</li><li>Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, timelines, scope, and customer expectations.</li><li>Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.</li><li>Confidence engaging with senior management and C-level executives.</li><li>Excellent written and spoken English.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Hands-on experience with <strong>Board or Jedox</strong>.</li><li>Experience with other EPM platforms such as OneStream, Anaplan, Oracle EPM, SAP BPC, or SAP Analytics Cloud.</li><li>Previous experience in an EPM consulting firm or systems integrator.</li><li>Experience delivering projects in the UAE or wider Middle East.</li><li>PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent certification.</li><li>Arabic language skills are an advantage.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Your DNA – What Sets You Apart</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>You Lead from the Front:</strong> You work alongside your team, provide guidance, challenge ideas, and help consultants succeed.</p><p><strong>You Understand the Solution:</strong> You can discuss requirements, financial processes, data models, and solution designs, and confidently challenge what is being built.</p><p><strong>You Take Ownership:</strong> You don't just report problems. You anticipate challenges, make decisions, and drive solutions.</p><p><strong>You Bridge Business and Technology:</strong> You ensure customers and implementation teams share a clear understanding of requirements and expected outcomes.</p><p><strong>You Think Commercially:</strong> You balance solution quality, customer satisfaction, delivery timelines, and project profitability.</p><p><strong>You Thrive in an Entrepreneurial Environment:</strong> You are proactive, adaptable, self-driven, and comfortable taking responsibility in a growing organization.</p>

<p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning itself at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The opportunity</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>As Senior Manager – Presales Solutions, you will lead the technical and solution side of Core42's sales motion within the Solutions Sales organization, partnering with Solution Sales and Account teams to win complex deals across Core42's Public Intelligent Cloud, Private Intelligent Cloud, AI and Professional &amp; Managed Services portfolio. You will own solution design from discovery to proposal, translate customer business and regulatory requirements into compelling, deliverable architectures, and act as a trusted technical advisor to senior customer stakeholders in the enterprise, government and regulated sectors. The role combines hands-on solutioning with leadership of a presales team and close collaboration with product, delivery and partner teams.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your key responsibilities </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Solution Design and Deal Support</strong></p><ul><li>Lead discovery workshops and requirements gathering to understand customer business objectives, technical landscape and regulatory constraints</li><li>Design end-to-end solutions across sovereign and public cloud, private cloud, AI/GPU infrastructure, data and AI platforms, and professional and managed services</li><li>Own solution architecture, bill of materials, sizing and high-level effort estimates, ensuring solutions are technically sound, compliant and deliverable</li><li>Deliver compelling technical presentations, demonstrations and proofs of concept that clearly articulate Core42's differentiation and value</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Proposals, Bids and Commercial Alignment</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the technical response to RFIs, RFPs and tenders, including solution narratives, compliance matrices and architecture documentation</li><li>Work with Solution Sales, pricing and deal desk to align solution scope with commercial models, margin targets and service levels</li><li>Build business cases and total cost of ownership comparisons that support customer investment decisions</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Presales Leadership and Enablement</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of presales consultants and solution specialists, setting quality standards for solution design and bid documentation</li><li>Allocate presales resources across opportunities based on deal priority, size and complexity, and track presales contribution to pipeline and win rates</li><li>Build reusable solution blueprints, reference architectures, demo assets and proposal content to accelerate deal cycles</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Cross-Functional and Partner Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Account Managers and Solution Sales leaders on account plans, opportunity strategy and win themes</li><li>Ensure smooth handover to delivery and service teams, with clear scope, assumptions and acceptance criteria</li><li>Engage hyperscaler, OEM and technology partners on joint solutions, co-sell motions and technical validation</li><li>Feed customer and market insights back to product and platform teams to shape the roadmap</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What we’re looking for</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Required Skills and Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field</li><li>12 to 15 years of experience in technology presales, solution architecture or technical consulting, including at least 4 years leading presales or solution teams</li><li>Proven track record supporting and winning large, complex cloud, infrastructure or digital transformation deals with enterprise and government customers</li><li>Deep knowledge of cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, private and hybrid cloud), data centre infrastructure, networking and security</li><li>Strong experience leading RFP/tender responses and presenting solutions to C-level and technical audiences</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred Skills and Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with sovereign cloud, AI/GPU infrastructure, data and AI platforms, or managed services solutioning</li><li>Exposure to hyperscaler ecosystems such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or Oracle Cloud, and partner co-sell motions</li><li>Experience in the UAE/GCC public sector or regulated industries, with familiarity with local data residency and compliance requirements</li><li>Professional certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, TOGAF or equivalent</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Technical and Functional Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Solution architecture, sizing, bill of materials and effort estimation for cloud, AI and services engagements</li><li>Security, compliance and governance frameworks relevant to cloud and AI workloads</li><li>Business case and TCO modelling, statements of work and service level design</li><li>Familiarity with CRM, presales tooling and AI-enabled proposal workflows</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Behavioral and Leadership Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Trusted-advisor presence with excellent communication, storytelling and influencing skills</li><li>People leadership with the ability to coach, prioritize and scale a high-performing presales team</li><li>Strong collaboration across a matrixed, cross-functional organization</li><li>Ownership, resilience and a bias for measurable outcomes in competitive sales cycles</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What working at Core42 offers </strong></p><p><br></p><p>With a diverse team of 1,100+ employees from 68 nationalities, we foster an inclusive, innovative and collaborative environment. At Core42, we foster a culture grounded in trust, accountability and high performance. We are united by our values: <strong>Grit</strong>, where we overcome challenges with resilience and determination, <strong>Passion</strong>, which drives us to pursue excellence in everything we do, and <strong>Impact</strong>, as we aim to inspire progress and create meaningful change. Our team members thrive in an environment where each person’s contributions propel us forward, and together, we commit to achieving extraordinary results. </p><p><br></p><ul><li>Competitive Salary: We offer an attractive salary package based on your skills and experience </li><li>Yearly Bonus: In recognition of your contributions, you will receive a performance-based annual bonus</li><li>Exclusive Discount Cards: Access special benefits with Esaad and Fazaa cards, offering discounts across a wide range of services</li><li>Premium Family Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision and life insurance, ensuring the well-being of you and your family</li><li>Learning &amp; Development: We offer access to top-tier learning platforms to help you grow in your career. Learn at your own pace with unlimited access to premium courses.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> About the job Order Processing Specialist <p><span>Job Title – Order Processing Specialist</span></p><br> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Dubai, UAE</p><br> About the Role <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized <strong>Order Processing Specialist</strong> to manage end-to-end order processing, order fulfilment coordination, and customer order administration within the fragrance and luxury goods industry.</p><br> <p>The role will involve processing customer orders accurately, coordinating with sales, logistics, warehouse, and finance teams, monitoring order status, and ensuring timely delivery to customers and distribution partners. The ideal candidate will have experience in order management, sales administration, or supply chain coordination, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple orders in a fast-paced, international business environment.</p><br> Key Responsibilities Order Processing &amp; Management <ul><li>Receive, review, validate, and process customer purchase orders accurately and within established timelines.</li><li>Verify product codes, descriptions, quantities, pricing, discounts, delivery terms, and customer details before order entry.</li><li>Enter and maintain sales orders in the ERP system, ensuring accurate and complete information.</li><li>Review orders against agreed commercial terms, customer agreements, and applicable internal procedures.</li><li>Monitor order progress from initial receipt through confirmation, fulfilment, dispatch, and delivery.</li><li>Identify order discrepancies, pricing issues, stock shortages, and incomplete documentation, and coordinate timely resolution.</li><li>Maintain accurate order records and ensure all transactions are processed in accordance with company procedures.</li></ul> Sales &amp; Customer Coordination <ul><li>Coordinate closely with sales teams to confirm order details, product availability, pricing, and delivery requirements.</li><li>Communicate order confirmations, shipment updates, delivery timelines, and potential delays to relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Respond to customer and distributor enquiries regarding order status, availability, and fulfilment.</li><li>Support sales representatives with order amendments, cancellations, returns, and other customer requests.</li><li>Maintain professional communication with customers, distributors, and internal teams.</li><li>Ensure customer requirements are clearly communicated and addressed throughout the order lifecycle.</li></ul> Inventory &amp; Supply Chain Coordination <ul><li>Coordinate with warehouse and inventory teams to confirm product availability and stock allocation.</li><li>Monitor backorders, pending orders, stock shortages, and replenishment requirements.</li><li>Liaise with supply chain and planning teams to prioritize orders based on delivery commitments and business requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with logistics teams to arrange dispatches, shipments, and deliveries.</li><li>Track shipment status and follow up on delays, delivery discrepancies, and fulfilment issues.</li><li>Ensure appropriate coordination between order processing, inventory management, and distribution activities.</li></ul> Documentation &amp; Invoicing <ul><li>Prepare and verify order confirmations, delivery notes, invoices, and other relevant sales documentation.</li><li>Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate invoicing, payment status verification, and resolution of billing discrepancies.</li><li>Support the preparation of shipping documents and export documentation where required.</li><li>Ensure order documentation complies with internal procedures and applicable commercial requirements.</li><li>Maintain organized records of purchase orders, invoices, dispatch details, and customer communications.</li><li>Assist with credit note requests, returns documentation, and order adjustments in coordination with relevant teams.</li></ul> ERP &amp; Data Management <ul><li>Maintain accurate customer, product, pricing, and order information within ERP and order management systems.</li><li>Monitor order processing data and identify discrepancies requiring corrective action.</li><li>Update order statuses and ensure timely system entries at each stage of the fulfilment process.</li><li>Prepare regular reports covering pending orders, order volumes, backorders, delivery performance, and processing issues.</li><li>Support improvements in order processing workflows, data accuracy, and reporting efficiency.</li><li>Maintain appropriate confidentiality and accuracy when handling customer and commercial information.</li></ul> Order Fulfilment &amp; Delivery Monitoring <ul><li>Track open orders and follow up with relevant departments to ensure timely fulfilment.</li><li>Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, and distribution partners to meet customer delivery commitments.</li><li>Monitor delivery schedules and proactively communicate potential delays.</li><li>Investigate order fulfilment issues, incorrect shipments, damaged products, and delivery discrepancies.</li><li>Support returns, replacements, and other post-delivery requirements.</li><li>Identify recurring operational issues and recommend improvements to order accuracy and turnaround time.</li></ul> Reporting &amp; Process Improvement <ul><li>Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly order management reports as required.</li><li>Monitor order processing accuracy, turnaround times, outstanding orders, and fulfilment performance.</li><li>Maintain records of order amendments, cancellations, delays, and customer complaints.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce manual errors.</li><li>Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Support internal audits and process reviews by maintaining complete and accurate documentation.</li></ul> Qualifications &amp; Experience <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Commerce, or a related discipline.</li><li><strong>3–5 years of experience</strong> in order processing, order management, sales administration, customer operations, or supply chain coordination.</li><li>Experience in fragrance, cosmetics, beauty, FMCG, luxury goods, retail distribution, or a similar consumer-products environment is preferred.</li><li>Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent platforms.</li><li>Strong understanding of sales order processing, inventory coordination, invoicing, and delivery documentation.</li><li>Experience coordinating with distributors, international customers, warehouses, and logistics partners is an advantage.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.</li><li>Experience working in a regional or international distribution environment is preferred.</li></ul> Key Skills &amp; Competencies <ul><li>End-to-end order processing</li><li>Order management and fulfilment coordination</li><li>ERP and order management systems</li><li>Sales and customer service coordination</li><li>Inventory and logistics coordination</li><li>Invoice and shipping documentation</li><li>Data accuracy and record management</li><li>MS Excel and reporting</li><li>Problem-solving and discrepancy resolution</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Time management and prioritization</li><li>Cross-functional coordination</li><li>Customer-focused approach</li><li>Ability to manage multiple orders and deadlines</li><li>Strong organizational and communication skills</li></ul> What We Offer <ul><li>Competitive salary, depending on experience and expertise</li><li>Opportunity to work within an international fragrance and luxury goods environment</li><li>Exposure to international distribution, order management, and supply chain operations</li><li>Collaborative and professional working environment</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression</li></ul> <p><strong>Apply now!</strong></p><br> <br> <br> </div>

<p><strong>About WhiteCrow</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are global talent research, insight, and sourcing specialists with offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and India. Our international reach has helped us to understand and penetrate specialist markets at a global level. In addition to this, our service is also extended to complement our client’s in-house talent acquisition teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About our client</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Since its inception in 2000, our client has emerged as a prominent and fast-growing retail group serving markets across the Middle East. The organization partners with world-class fashion and lifestyle brands, delivering globally inspired products and experiences to discerning consumers throughout the GCC. Guided by a vision to become a leading regional gateway for international retailers, the company has successfully built a broad portfolio across diverse consumer categories. Its collaborative approach with global brand partners, combined with extensive market expertise and a customer-first mindset, has enabled sustained growth and ongoing expansion across the region. Today, our client remains well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the dynamic Middle Eastern retail market.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The Senior Manager – R2R oversees the financial reporting, management reporting and regulatory reporting processes.</li><li>The role is responsible for process efficiency, reporting accuracy and cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>It supports the Director – Record to Report in creating value within the Finance sub-function through continuous improvement and optimisation of existing processes.</li><li>The role also leads the team to foster customer centricity and service excellence, aligned with the shared vision.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>As a Senior Manager Financial Reporting (Real Estate), you will be responsible for...</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Strategic Planning &amp; Financial Governance</em></strong></p><ul><li>Supporting the financial reporting strategy and aligning it with corporate financial goals.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and local regulatory standards.</li><li>Supporting financial risk management initiatives to mitigate process risks.</li><li>Guiding the team in adhering to reporting processes, guidelines, and protocols, while delivering against agreed SLAs.</li><li>Tracking relevant KPIs, identifying operational gaps, and guiding the team in achieving its objectives.</li><li>Supporting special projects and initiatives that deliver continuous value to Finance and align with business goals.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Financial Reporting &amp; Analysis</em></strong></p><ul><li>Leading the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and policies.</li><li>Overseeing the preparation of financial statements and management reports that provide insights into financial performance.</li><li>Ensuring reporting processes align with business goals and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Managing the consolidation process.</li><li>Reviewing and approving financial statement footnotes and disclosures.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Management Reporting</em></strong></p><ul><li>Developing and maintaining management reports and dashboards.</li><li>Analyzing financial results and providing insights to senior management.</li><li>Preparing variance analyses comparing actual results with budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Collaborating with the FP&amp;A team to align financial reporting with planning and analysis.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Regulatory Reporting</em></strong></p><ul><li>Ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines.</li><li>Monitoring changes in reporting standards and implementing necessary updates.</li><li>Liaising with external auditors during the audit process.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Stakeholder Management</em></strong></p><ul><li>Collaborating with Finance teams to ensure financial data is accurate and up to date.</li><li>Acting as the primary escalation point for critical issues and coordinating with IT and other stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.</li><li>Managing a team of Assistant Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates within reporting.</li><li>Building strong working relationships with Finance, Internal Audit, Business Operations, and other internal stakeholders.</li><li>Providing regular updates and escalating issues to senior management in a timely manner.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Internal Controls &amp; Compliance</em></strong></p><ul><li>Ensuring reporting processes comply with GAAP/IFRS and internal policies.</li><li>Implementing and maintaining internal controls related to financial reporting.</li><li>Monitoring compliance procedures, identifying control gaps, and driving corrective actions.</li><li>Monitoring adherence to risk assessment frameworks and checklists across operations, systems, and processes.</li><li>Reviewing risk assessment outcomes and implementing appropriate controls to address identified vulnerabilities.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Process Improvement &amp; Reporting</em></strong></p><ul><li>Identifying and implementing reporting process improvements, including automation tools and reporting systems.</li><li>Developing best practices that improve accuracy and reduce manual effort.</li><li>Standardizing R2R processes across subsidiaries while maintaining necessary flexibility.</li><li>Assessing reporting workflows and driving initiatives to reduce cycle times and improve accuracy.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to implement process improvements effectively.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>People Management</em></strong></p><ul><li>Leading the team and ensuring individual objectives and priorities align with Finance and overall business objectives.</li><li>Providing day-to-day supervision and support to direct reports in achieving operational goals.</li><li>Monitoring team upskilling and continuous development in line with Finance capability requirements and service priorities.</li><li>Fostering a customer-centric and service-oriented culture that encourages innovation and high performance.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What you already have...</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Qualifications, Experience &amp; Skills</em></p><ul><li>A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.</li><li>Professional certification such as CA, CPA or ACCA is required.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Experience</em></strong></p><ul><li>At least 7 years of experience in financial reporting, general ledger, financial close processes or a similar area.</li><li>Strong expertise in financial controls, compliance and governance frameworks.</li><li>A proven track record in stakeholder management and service excellence.</li><li>Strong leadership and relationship management skills, with a customer-focused approach.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>A strong understanding of Finance functions and processes.</li><li>Real estate or related-sector experience is preferred.</li><li>Experience in finance shared services is preferred.</li><li>Middle East regional experience is preferred.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Technical Skills &amp; Competencies</em></strong></p><ul><li>Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion and FCCS.</li><li>Familiarity with tools and technologies such as ARCS and AI-driven analytics.</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Behavioural Competencies</li><li>Strategic orientation</li><li>Customer focus</li><li>Intrapreneurial thinking</li><li>Talent focus and employee centricity</li><li>Process excellence and execution focus</li><li>Innovation</li><li>Team leadership</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span><b>Job Summary</b> <br></span><p>The individual is responsible for the delivery of the Bank’s Transaction Banking (TB) product and services to the clients within the agreed contractual service agreements, and that all digital integrations are as seamless as possible. These includes implementing client-specific service propositions, leading virtual client service teams, managing service escalations, driving service excellence, and strengthening client relationships through proactive engagement, service reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.The team also serves as the key point of contact for supporting and onboarding clients, and provides project management support (i.e., ensure smooth flow of the project, capturing issues and risks, maintaining action plans with follow ups, and delivering a timely solution to meet the client’s expectations) and account management support (i.e., understanding clients’ business strategy and needs) to support implementation of TB products. &nbsp;</p><br><br> <p>This role is responsible for driving the agenda of TB Global Implementation and Cash Client Service Group within the respective countries, and ensuring the end-to-end delivery of the TB solution, this includes managing a team of Implementation Managers, relationship development, revenue retention, continuous drive to improve the deal cycle timings, and high client satisfaction to accelerate revenue realisation.&nbsp; Additionally, collaboration with other Cluster / Country Heads across the TB organisation will be required to continuously improve client experience and drive a consistent global experience for our clients.</p><br><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b> <br><ul> <li>Lead the Global Implementation and Cash Client Service strategy for the UAE.Oversee the end-to-end implementation of complex Transaction Banking solutions.Manage senior client relationships, service reviews and critical escalations.</li> <li>Improve implementation cycle times, service quality and client satisfaction.Partner with Sales, Coverage, Product, Technology and Operations on solution design and delivery.</li> <li>Drive process simplification, digital integration and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Maintain strong project governance, operational controls and regulatory compliance.</li> <li>Lead, develop and retain a high-performing, inclusive team.Represent Implementation in senior management and governance forums.</li> </ul><br><b>Skills and Experience</b> <br><ul> <li><span>&nbsp;Computer competency and technology background is preferred.</span></li> <li><span>Effective interpersonal and communication skills</span></li> <li><span>Understanding of ERP system like Oracle/SAP</span></li> <li><span>Project Management</span></li> <li><span>Sound analytical skills</span></li> <li><span>Trade Supply Chain finance</span></li> <li><span>Cash Management</span></li> <li><span>TB Product knowledge&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <br><b>Qualifications</b> <br><ul> <li><span>banking and finance industry experience or similar industry</span></li> <li><span>experience in Client Implementation with strong delivery focus&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>Has strong project management disciplines</span></li> <li><span>Extensive knowledge in API, system and technology integrations, and Transaction Banking products</span></li> <li><span>Creative problem-solver with a strategic mindset&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span>Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills</span></li> <li><span>Able to manage ambiguity in uncertain situations whilst maintaining a strategic mindset</span></li> <li><span>Effectively manage escalations, including driving resolutions and/or appropriately escalating to senior MT (internal + external)</span></li> <li><span>Experience in Implementing Trade supplier Finance and documentary trade solutions</span></li> <li><span>Proven track record of successfully delivering large, complex, and cross-border deals</span></li> <li><span>PMP certification is a plus</span></li> <li><span>3rd Party platforms experience a plus</span></li> </ul><br><b>About Standard Chartered</b> <br><p>We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.</p><br><br> <p>Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.</p><br><br> <p>Together we:</p><br><br> <ul> <li><b>Do the right thing</b>&nbsp;and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do</li> <li><b>Never settle,</b>&nbsp;continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well</li> <li><b>Are better together,</b>&nbsp;we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term</li> </ul><br><b>What we offer</b> <br><p><b>In line with our Fair Pay Charter,</b>&nbsp;we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.</p><br><br> <ul> <li><b>Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,</b>&nbsp;with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.</li> <li><b>Time-off</b>&nbsp;including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.</li> <li><b>Flexible working</b>&nbsp;options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.</li> <li><b>Proactive wellbeing support</b>&nbsp;through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills,&nbsp;global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits</li> <li><b>A continuous learning culture</b>&nbsp;to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.</li> <li><b>Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,</b>&nbsp;one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.</li> </ul><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Company Description<br><p><strong>Work with Us. Change the World.</strong></p><br><p>At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.</p><br><p>There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.</p><br><p>We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.</p><br><br>Job Description<br><p>We are seeking an experienced and visionary Project Director to lead our project management and construction management initiatives in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this pivotal role, you will oversee complex projects from conception through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations. You will drive strategic decision-making, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain the highest standards of project delivery and operational excellence.</p><br><ul><li>Direct and oversee all phases of project management and construction management operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards</li><li>Develop comprehensive project strategies, timelines, and budgets; monitor progress against established metrics and adjust plans as needed</li><li>Lead, mentor, and manage project teams, including project managers, engineers, and construction professionals; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement</li><li>Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks; implement proactive solutions to address potential challenges and ensure project continuity</li><li>Manage stakeholder relationships and communications, providing regular updates to executive leadership, clients, and regulatory bodies</li><li>Oversee contract management, procurement processes, and vendor relationships to optimize costs and ensure compliance with project requirements</li><li>Ensure adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory compliance throughout all project phases</li><li>Analyze project performance data and financial metrics; prepare detailed reports and recommendations for senior management</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional departments to align project objectives with organizational goals and strategic initiatives</li><li>Champion innovation and best practices in project management methodologies and construction management processes</li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><ul><li>Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in project management and construction management</li><li>Minimum 10 years of experience in a director-level or senior leadership position</li><li>Proven expertise in managing large-scale, complex projects with budgets exceeding $10 million</li><li>Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, or equivalent)</li><li>Strong proficiency with project management software (Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera, or similar platforms)</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in budget management, financial analysis, and cost control</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented approach</li><li>Experience with risk management and mitigation strategies in construction environments</li><li>Knowledge of construction industry regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements in the UAE or Middle East region</li><li>Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams</li><li>Strategic planning and visionary thinking capabilities</li><li>Proficiency in contract management and procurement processes</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li><li>Professional certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is preferred</li></ul><br>Additional Information<br><p><em>At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. <strong>To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.</strong></em></p><br><p><strong>About AECOM</strong>&nbsp;</p><br><p>AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,&nbsp;well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.&nbsp;</p><br><p>AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>What makes AECOM a great place to work</strong>&nbsp;</p><br><p>You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.&nbsp;</p><br><p>As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.&nbsp;</p><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span> </span><p><span><span><span>Senior Director, Corporate Finance</span></span></span>&nbsp;<br><span><span>(<span>20822</span></span></span>)</p><br> <p><span><span>At Kerzner, we never settle. Through continued innovation, our team of pioneers push until the next level is achieved, and then to keep going. Our philosophy is simple - we go above and beyond to Blow Away our Guest and Colleagues. Good enough never is. For us, it is all about perfection and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.&nbsp;</span></span><br></p><br> <p><span><span>Our Colleagues are at the heart of who we are and what we do. With an international team of over 10,000 Colleagues and strong strategic growth on the horizon, we offer unrivalled career opportunities around the world. We are committed to provide our Colleagues at all levels with opportunities to grow and develop within the organisation through personalised development plans and tailored succession planning. We invest in our communities to sustain the environment where we operate and minimising our own footprint. Whether it is through animal conservation, education or tree-planting, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish.</span></span><br></p><br><p><span><strong><span>Job Summary</span></strong></span></p><br> <p><span>The Senior Director, Corporate Finance serves as a key strategic partner to the Chief Financial Officer, playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing the financial strategy for the real estate and hospitality portfolio. </span><span>This position leads a team that manage the overarching corporate finance function, statutory reporting, and financial governance across the corporate entities, holding companies, and regional offices. Working in close collaboration with the CFO and senior leadership, the Senior Director drives financial performance, reinforces global internal controls, and supports value creation across the Group.</span></p><br> <p><span><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p><br> <p><span><em>Corporate Finance Operations and Month End Close</em></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Lead the end-to-end corporate finance function, overseeing daily operations across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset management, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger maintenance, and Tax Compliance (VAT and Corporate Tax).</span></li> <li><span>Own, standardize, and accelerate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for Corporate entities, Holding Companies, and Regional Sales Offices.</span></li> <li><span>Manage revenue recognition accounting in compliance with relevant standards for construction contracts, branding/license/royalty agreements, and technical service agreements.</span></li> <li><span>Review and approve the payroll processing across Corporate and Regional Sales Offices to ensure accuracy and compliance.</span></li> <li><span>Conduct rigorous reviews of balance sheet reconciliations and driving prompt resolution of open items.</span></li> <li><span>Maintain robust financial controls within the Corporate and Regional Sales Office entities. </span></li> </ul> <p><span><em>Planning, Analysis and Strategic Business Partnering</em></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and monthly variance analysis for Corporate entities, Regional Sales Offices, and Holding Companies.</span></li> <li><span>Act as a strategic finance business partner to Corporate Department Heads, collaborating cross-functionally to identify cost optimization opportunities, drive operational efficiencies, and support strategic decision-making.</span></li> <li><span>Fulfill ad-hoc financial reporting requests from the Shareholders / Executive Leadership. </span></li> </ul> <p><span><em>Group Statutory Reporting</em></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Own the end to end quarterly and annual consolidated Group reporting to the Shareholder, ensuring strict reporting accuracy and delivery deadlines. </span></li> <li><span>Lead the completion and sign-off of statutory financial statements (consolidated / standalone) across the Group’s diverse jurisdictions, ensuring strict alignment with IFRS, US GAAP, and local statutory frameworks.</span></li> <li><span>Serve as the technical lead on complex accounting treatments, asset impairment evaluations, and group-wide valuation models.</span></li> <li><span>Manage relationships with external audit partners, resolving complex technical accounting issues and leading the consolidated and standalone audit processes for the Group.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><em>Corporate Strategic Support</em></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Primary corporate finance lead for the shareholders, and joint ventures colleagues.</span></li> <li><span>Drive the review of Due Diligence reports, business valuations and Share / Asset Purchase Agreements to support the strategic growth plan of the Group. </span></li> <li><span>Support financial and legal entity restructuring initiatives across Group entities to optimize corporate structures, maximize tax efficiency, reduce operational costs, and mitigate overall risk exposure.</span></li> <li><span>Lead system implementation and improvement projects across the Group. </span></li> <li><span>Support finance leadership with ad-hoc corporate strategic projects. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span><em>Group Governance and Compliance</em></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Design, implement, and enforce robust accounting policies, financial SOPs, and delegation of authority frameworks across the Corporate entities.</span></li> <li><span>Maintain global financial compliance across multiple jurisdictions, managing relationships and reporting requirements with regulatory bodies, legal authorities, and banking partners.</span></li> <li><span>Establish risk management frameworks to systematically identify, assess, and mitigate corporate financial and operational risks.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><em>Team Leadership and Talent Development</em></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>Manage, mentor, and elevate the Corporate Finance team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous development, engagement, and operational excellence.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>Skills, Experience &amp; Educational Requirements</strong></span></p><br> <ul> <li><span>10 years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in hospitality</span></li> <li><span>Experience and knowledge of Real estate</span></li> <li><span>Experience of working in corporate office of large business Groups.</span></li> <li><span>Experience of working in ERPs and reporting tool like, Oracle, JDE, Iscala, Hyperion.</span></li> <li><span>Experience of working in Big 4</span></li> <li><span>Accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA)</span></li> <li><span>Outstanding strategic thinking and analytical skills. Ability to synthesize facts and insights into concrete, actionable recommendations</span></li> <li><span>Proven leadership skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver on multiple concurrent initiatives</span></li> <li><span>Excellent problem-solver and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment</span></li> </ul> <p><span><span>Our company is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, innovative, inclusive, and inspiring in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.</span></span></p><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:</p><br><p>Approach each client engagement as a&amp;nbsp;<strong>partnership</strong>, create an environment that attracts the&amp;nbsp;<strong>most talented professionals</strong>&amp;nbsp;and allows them to flourish, and regulate&amp;nbsp;<strong>growth</strong>&amp;nbsp;to maintain&amp;nbsp;<strong>excellence</strong>&amp;nbsp;in our service standards.</p><br><br><p>We are seeking an experienced Procurement &amp;amp; Contracts Lead to lead the procurement and contracts function on large-scale data center, mission-critical, and infrastructure programs in KSA.</p><br><p>The role sits within Decima’s Project Management Consultancy (PMC) teams, acting as the Owner’s onsite representative and leading the full procurement and contract lifecycle for EPC contractors and major project packages on the Client’s behalf.</p><br><p>The successful candidate will support procurement and contracting strategy, lead tendering and award activities, manage post-award contract administration, variations, claims, payments, and close-out, and protect the Client’s commercial and contractual position throughout project delivery.</p><br><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><br><ul><li>Support the Client in developing procurement and contracting strategies and lead their implementation across project packages.</li><li>Develop procurement package plans, tender schedules, bidder lists, and procurement governance processes.</li><li>Lead contractor and supplier prequalification, capability assessments, RFQs, RFPs, and tendering activities.</li><li>Prepare and coordinate scopes of work, pricing schedules, contract exhibits, clarification logs, and tender addenda.</li><li>Lead technical and commercial bid evaluations, including review of bidder qualifications, assumptions, exclusions, pricing, schedules, delivery methodology, and contractual deviations.</li><li>Prepare bid comparison sheets, evaluation reports, negotiation strategies, and award recommendations for Client approval.</li><li>Lead tender clarification meetings, bidder interviews, commercial alignment discussions, and negotiations.</li><li>Coordinate with cost teams to benchmark pricing and validate project budgets.</li><li>Lead post-award administration of EPC and major project contracts.</li><li>Review and interpret contractual terms, scope provisions, payment mechanisms, warranties, liabilities, indemnities, and termination provisions.</li><li>Refer matters requiring formal legal interpretation to the Client’s legal function.</li><li>Own and maintain contract registers for notices, bonds, guarantees, insurance, payments, variations, claims, and contractual key dates.</li><li>Ensure contractual notices and responses are issued accurately and within required timeframes.</li><li>Lead variation, change order, and change-control processes.</li><li>Review contractor claims, including extension-of-time and cost claims, and prepare recommended Owner positions.</li><li>Support assessment and certification of interim payments, milestone payments, retention, provisional sums, and final accounts.</li><li>Monitor contractor contractual performance and compliance.</li><li>Support dispute avoidance and development of contractual and commercial positions.</li><li>Own OFCI / CFCI and long-lead equipment tracking, including responsibility splits between the Client and contractor.</li><li>Chair periodic long-lead equipment and procurement coordination meetings.</li><li>Identify and escalate delivery or procurement risks that could affect the project program.</li><li>Lead contract and commercial close-out, including final account settlement, warranties, securities, outstanding claims, and completion documentation.</li><li>Maintain warranty and defects registers throughout the applicable defects liability period.</li><li>Identify procurement, contractual, commercial, technical, and schedule risks and ensure appropriate mitigation actions are assigned and tracked.</li><li>Prepare procurement and contracts dashboards, claims reports, variation reports, risk reports, and executive updates for the Client’s PMO.</li><li>Provide guidance to project teams on tender governance, contract interpretation, change management, claims avoidance, and commercial risk.</li><li>Lead and develop the procurement and contracts team, including contract administrators, procurement engineers, and tendering support staff.</li><li>Manage team resourcing, package allocation, quality review, and technical development.</li><li>Coordinate closely with project management, engineering, cost, planning, commercial, commissioning, document control, and Client teams.</li><li>Escalate matters outside the PMC’s delegated authority to the Project / Site Director for referral to the Client.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of contractual, commercial, pricing, and tender information and ensure integrity of the procurement process.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p><br><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.</li><li>12–15 years of procurement and contracts experience** on major construction or infrastructure projects.</li><li>Minimum **5 years of experience leading a procurement, contracts, or commercial function**.</li><li>Strong experience managing the full procurement lifecycle from strategy and tendering through award, administration, and close-out.</li><li>Strong contractor prequalification and tender management experience.</li><li>Extensive experience with technical and commercial bid evaluation.</li><li>Strong knowledge of EPC contract administration under FIDIC or equivalent contract forms.</li><li>Experience administering EPC lump-sum contracts.</li><li>Strong contract interpretation skills, including risk allocation, liabilities, indemnities, warranties, and termination provisions.</li><li>Strong commercial management and change-control experience.</li><li>Experience managing variations, change orders, claims, and extension-of-time assessments.</li><li>Experience supporting payment certification against contractual payment mechanisms.</li><li>Strong final account management and contract close-out experience.</li><li>Experience managing contractors and suppliers.</li><li>Experience administering bonds, guarantees, insurance, and contractual securities.</li><li>Strong procurement and contractual risk-management capabilities.</li><li>Experience managing long-lead equipment and OFCI / CFCI arrangements.</li><li>Experience preparing procurement and contracts reports for executive and Client audiences.</li><li>Proven team leadership experience, including resourcing, package allocation, and review of team output.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</li><li>Experience with SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP / procurement / contract management systems.</li><li>Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to prepare, communicate, and defend contractual positions clearly.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><br><ul><li>Experience on data center or mission-critical projects.</li><li>Experience on at least two data center or comparable projects with individual project values exceeding **USD 500 million**.</li><li>Strong PMC or Owner’s Representative experience.</li><li>Experience working with major hyperscale, government-linked, or PIF-affiliated clients.</li><li>Strong knowledge of the KSA procurement market, including regional contractors, vendors, local content requirements, and procurement regulations.</li><li>Professional accreditation such as **CIPS, MRICS / RICS, PMP, AACE, CIArb**, or equivalent.</li><li>Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.</li><li>Arabic language capability.</li><li>Experience with both single-EPC and multi-package project delivery models.</li><li>Experience managing OFCI / CFCI arrangements where the Owner directly procured major equipment.</li><li>Exposure to dispute resolution processes, including DAB / DAAB, adjudication, or arbitration support.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of ERP, procurement, and contract management platforms.</li></ul><p><strong>PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS</strong></p><br><ul><li>Microsoft Excel</li><li>Microsoft Word</li><li>Microsoft PowerPoint</li><li>Microsoft Outlook</li><li>SAP</li><li>Oracle</li><li>ERP / Procurement Platforms</li><li>Contract Management Systems</li><li>EDMS / PMIS Platforms</li><li>Procurement and Tender Trackers</li><li>Claims and Variation Trackers</li><li>Risk and Executive Reporting Dashboards</li></ul><p>Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.</p><br><br> </div>

Job Title: Enterprise Architect, ITReports To: Senior Director – Information Technology Business Unit: ACCBCFunction: Information Technology Location: Dubai, UAE<br>Purpose of the Job The Enterprise Architect defines and governs the target-state architecture for ACCBC across applications, data, integration, cloud, security, and AI. The role translates business strategy into a secure, scalable, cost-effective technology landscape and establishes the standards, principles, patterns, and governance required to ensure technology investments deliver measurable business value across ACCBC’s multi-country operations.<br>The role has particular focus on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) programme, enterprise integration, Microsoft Fabric, AI enablement, architecture governance, and solution assurance.<br>Key Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture Strategy & Governance Define and continuously evolve the enterprise target-state architecture and multi-year technology roadmap. Translate business priorities into architecture roadmaps, transition states, and technology investment recommendations. Establish and chair the Architecture Review Board / Design Authority, including architecture decision records and clear decision rights. Define architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, and reusable design patterns. Maintain the application portfolio and technology catalogue, driving legacy rationalization and reduction of technical debt. Advise on build-vs-buy decisions, platform selection, and total cost of ownership.<br>Application & ERP Architecture – Microsoft Dynamics 365Own end-to-end solution architecture for the D365 programme across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sales. Govern D365 extension strategy, promoting fit-to-standard and minimizing unnecessary customization. Define environment strategy, ALM, release management, and deployment approaches for D365 and connected applications. Architect the transition and coexistence between legacy ERP platforms and D365 throughout the rollout. Define localization, statutory, tax, and multi-currency architecture patterns across countries. Ensure D365 architecture supports performance, scalability, security, supportability, and licensing efficiency. Provide architectural oversight for CRM, HR, Procurement, Tax, Audit, and commercial applications.<br>Enterprise Integration Architecture Define the enterprise integration strategy covering APIs, event-driven architecture, messaging, ETL/ELT, and B2B/EDI. Govern integration platforms including Azure Integration Services, API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Power Platform, or equivalent i Paa S technologies. Establish standards for data models, interfaces, error handling, monitoring, reconciliation, security, and observability. Maintain the enterprise interface catalogue and promote reusable integration patterns over point-to-point solutions. Govern integration performance, resilience, scalability, and operating cost.<br>Data & Analytics Architecture – Microsoft Fabric Define the enterprise data architecture and analytics roadmap using Microsoft Fabric, covering One Lake, lakehouse, warehouse, data pipelines, real-time intelligence, and Power BI. Establish data layering, ownership, certified datasets, and master data governance to support a single source of truth. Define data governance, lineage, cataloguing, classification, retention, and quality frameworks. Ensure the data platform supports IBP, forecasting, scenario modelling, predictive analytics, and AI use cases.<br>AI Architecture & Innovation Evaluate Gen AI, Copilot, agentic AI, and machine-learning capabilities for enterprise adoption. Define AI reference architecture covering model selection, retrieval and grounding, agent orchestration, prompt/context management, evaluation, and observability. Identify and architect high-value AI use cases across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Commercial functions. Establish responsible-AI governance covering privacy, access control, human oversight, auditability, bias, hallucination controls, and cost management. Support AI adoption through reference implementations, architecture guidance, training, and change management. Measure business impact and re-architect or retire use cases that do not deliver value.<br>Cloud, Infrastructure & Security Define primarily Azure-based cloud architecture, including landing zones, networking, identity, resilience, and cost management. Set standards for availability, scalability, performance, disaster recovery, and business continuity. Govern hybrid and edge requirements across manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution environments. Embed security-by-design and privacy-by-design across solutions, integrations, and data. Define identity and access architecture, including role design, segregation of duties, privileged access, and conditional access. Partner with Cybersecurity, Internal Audit, Risk, and Legal to ensure regulatory, privacy, and audit requirements are met.<br>Delivery Assurance & Vendor Governance Provide architectural assurance across the project portfolio and approve solution designs before build. Support business cases with architecture options, effort estimates, and TCO analysis. Define technical evaluation criteria for RFPs and assess vendor and system-integrator proposals. Ensure technology partners comply with ACCBC architecture standards and quality expectations. Ensure supportability and operational requirements are incorporated from the outset.<br>Stakeholder Engagement & Capability Building Act as a trusted technology advisor to business and functional leaders, translating business needs into practical technology solutions. Mentor architects, developers, and functional consultants and raise architectural and AI capability across IT. Maintain clear, current, and usable architecture documentation. Collaborate across IT and business functions to drive effective implementation.<br>Key Performance Indicators Coverage and currency of enterprise architecture and roadmap. Architectural conformance and solution quality. D365 fit-to-standard and level of customization. Reuse of integrations, APIs, and reference patterns. Data quality, lineage, and reporting reliability. AI use cases deployed and measurable business impact. Reduction in technical debt and legacy application footprint. Technology cost and licence optimization. Stakeholder satisfaction with architecture support.<br>Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred. Certifications such as TOGAF, D365 Solution Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI, CISSP/CISM/ISO 27001, PMP, PRINCE2, or SAFe are highly desirable.<br>Experience Minimum 12 years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture within large, complex organizations. Proven ownership of at least one major ERP implementation (D365, SAP, Oracle), with strong D365 experience preferred. Strong experience in enterprise integration, API-led and/or event-driven architecture. Experience with modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, One Lake, Synapse, Databricks, or equivalent, including lakehouse and Power BI architecture. Proven experience architecting AI/Gen AI solutions that reached production and delivered measurable business value. Strong Azure cloud architecture experience covering landing zones, identity, security, resilience, and cost management. Experience working across multi-country, multi-currency environments, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution. Experience establishing architecture governance, standards, design authorities, and architecture decision records. Strong vendor and system-integrator governance experience. Experience working with senior executives, Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, HR, Audit, and Risk stakeholders.<br>Key Skills & Attributes Strong balance of strategic thinking and execution. Business and finance-oriented technology mindset. Ability to influence without direct authority. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong documentation, modelling, and design discipline. High ownership, resilience, and pragmatism.<br>Reporting / Leadership Typically an individual contributor role with no direct line reports. Provides dotted-line technical leadership to Solution, Integration, and Data Architects. Provides architectural guidance to D365 consultants, integration and data engineering teams, and system integrators.

<p> </p> <b>Job Description</b> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>**N.B: We are currently pending award on several significant projects. Should we be awarded, this position is key role. Consequently we are keen to speak to individuals in the market place with the experience listed below for such potential future programmes of work .**</p> <br> Overview <p> </p> <p>The Project Director will provide strategic leadership, direction, and delivery oversight for large-scale industrial and mission-critical data centre developments across the UAE and wider Middle East region. The role is responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams through all project phases from feasibility and design management through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, schedule, cost, and stakeholder management.</p> <p>The successful candidate will possess significant experience delivering hyperscale data centres, industrial manufacturing facilities, logistics hubs, warehouses, semiconductor facilities, pharmaceutical facilities, or other mission-critical infrastructure projects, preferably within the UAE or GCC region.</p> <p> </p> Your role <p> <b> </b> </p> <p> <b>Leadership &amp; Project Delivery</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Direct and manage multiple large-scale industrial and data centre projects from inception through completion.</p> <p> Develop and implement project execution strategies aligned with client objectives and business goals.</p> <p> Lead project teams comprising project managers, design managers, commercial managers, construction managers, and specialist consultants.</p> <p> Establish governance frameworks, reporting structures, and project controls.</p> <p> Ensure delivery of projects within approved budget, schedule, quality, and risk parameters.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Client &amp; Stakeholder Management</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Serve as the primary executive point of contact for clients, investors, developers, and key stakeholders.</p> <p> Build and maintain strong relationships with hyperscale operators, colocation providers, industrial developers, and government authorities.</p> <p> Lead executive-level project reviews and steering committee meetings.</p> <p> Provide strategic advice on project risks, opportunities, and commercial decisions.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Design &amp; Technical Oversight</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Oversee design development and technical coordination for mission-critical infrastructure.</p> <p> Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, international codes, and client standards.</p> <p> Guide design optimization efforts focusing on operational efficiency, resilience, sustainability, and lifecycle cost reduction.</p> <p> Review and approve key technical deliverables.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Commercial &amp; Contract Management</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Lead procurement strategies and contract negotiations.</p> <p> Oversee administration of EPC, Design &amp; Build, PMC, and consultant contracts.</p> <p> Manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and commercial reporting.</p> <p> Drive cost control initiatives and evaluate change management requirements.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Construction Management</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Provide executive oversight of construction activities.</p> <p> Monitor contractor performance, productivity, safety, and quality compliance.</p> <p> Ensure implementation of project recovery plans where schedule or cost deviations occur.</p> <p> Oversee commissioning, integrated systems testing, and project closeout.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Risk, Safety &amp; Compliance</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Champion a strong Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) culture.</p> <p> Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, client standards, and international best practices.</p> <p> Lead risk management processes and mitigation strategies.</p> <p> Ensure regulatory approvals and operational readiness requirements are achieved.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Business Development &amp; Growth</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Support business development initiatives and key pursuits.</p> <p> Participate in client presentations, bid submissions, and project interviews.</p> <p> Contribute to market growth strategies for industrial and data centre sectors across the region.</p> <p> Mentor and develop senior project management talent.</p> <p> </p> Rewards &amp; benefits <p> </p> <p>Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career.</p> <p>This includes:</p> <p> </p> <p> Tax-free salary.</p> <p> Life insurance coverage.</p> <p> Medical insurance.</p> <p> Annual leave balance.</p> <p> Company gratuity scheme.</p> <p> Discretionary bonus program.</p> <p> Annual flight contribution.</p> <p> Transportation &amp; housing allowances.</p> <p> Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.</p> <p>Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.</p> <p> </p> About AtkinsR alis <p>We're AtkinsR alis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.</p> <p> </p> <p> Find out more. </p> <p> </p> <b>Worker Type</b> Employee<p> </p> <b>Job Type</b> Regular<p> </p> <p> <i>At </i> <i>AtkinsR alis</i> <i>, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. </i> </p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p> <b>Education</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction</p> <p> Management, Architecture, or related discipline.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Preferred</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Master's Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related field.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Essential</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Minimum 18-20 years of project management and construction experience.</p> <p> Minimum 8-10 years in a senior leadership role managing major capital projects.</p> <p> Proven delivery of projects exceeding USD 250M+ in value.</p> <p> Extensive experience delivering:</p> <p> Hyperscale Data Centres</p> <p> Colocation Data Centres</p> <p> Industrial Manufacturing Facilities</p> <p> Logistics Parks</p> <p> Warehousing Developments</p> <p> Mission-Critical Infrastructure</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>UAE/GCC Experience</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Minimum 10 years working in the UAE or GCC region.</p> <p> Strong understanding of UAE construction regulations, authority approvals, and project delivery practices.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Technical Expertise</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Data Centre Design and Delivery</p> <p> Tier III and Tier IV Data Centre Infrastructure</p> <p> Uptime Institute standards</p> <p> ANSI/TIA-942 Standards</p> <p> Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Programs</p> <p> Building Information Modelling (BIM)</p> <p> Design Management</p> <p> Construction Management</p> <p> Program Management</p> <p> Project Controls</p> <p> Commercial Management</p> <p> Commissioning Management</p> <p> Risk Management</p> <p> Hyperscale operators such as Microsoft, AWS, Google, Oracle, Equinix, Digital Realty, Khazna, or similar.</p> <p> Industrial EPC projects.</p> <p> FIDIC contracts and major procurement strategies.</p> <p> Digital project delivery and reporting platforms.</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Professional Certifications</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> PMP (Project Management Professional)</p> <p> PgMP (Program Management Professional)</p> <p> PMI-RMP</p> <p> MRICS / FRICS</p> <p> Chartered Engineer (CEng)</p> <p> CIOB Membership</p> <p> AACE Certification</p> <p> LEED AP</p> <p> Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD)</p> <p> Data Centre Specialist Certifications</p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Competencies</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> Leadership</p> <p> Executive presence and influencing ability.</p> <p> Strategic thinking and decision-making.</p> <p> Team leadership and stakeholder management.</p> <p> Commercial Acumen</p> <p> Contract strategy and negotiation.</p> <p> Financial management and forecasting.</p> <p> Claims avoidance and dispute resolution.</p> <p> Client Management</p> <p> Relationship management at C-suite level.</p> <p> Strong presentation and communication skills.</p> <p> Ability to manage high-profile international clients.</p> <p> Delivery Excellence</p> <p> Results-oriented approach.</p> <p> Strong risk management capability.</p> <p> Ability to perform under demanding schedules and complex environments.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>About Al-Futtaim</b></p><br> <p>Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks &amp; Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.</p><br> <p><b>Overview of the role</b></p><br> <p>Lead the Financial Planning &amp; Analysis agenda across Automotive operations in the UAE and overseas markets. You will translate business strategy into integrated financial plans, provide clear insights into performance, and support leadership decisions on growth, profitability and resource allocation.</p><br> <p>Acting as the key link between business units, Automotive leadership and Group Finance, you will drive consistent planning, forecasting and executive reporting while strengthening analytics, automation and technology-enabled decision-making.</p><br> <p><b>What you will do</b></p><br> <ul><li>Lead planning and forecasting: Own the annual budget, periodic forecasts and long-range plans, integrating P&amp;L, balance sheet, cash flow, working capital and capital expenditure.</li><li>Challenge business assumptions: Partner with business units to assess volume, pricing, margins, productivity, costs and investments, developing scenarios and identifying risks, opportunities and mitigation actions.</li><li>Deliver executive reporting: Lead performance packs and business reviews for the Automotive CFO, President and senior leadership, turning financial and operational results into clear insights, recommendations and actions.</li><li>Support commercial decisions: Provide analysis for pricing, campaigns, incentives, channel strategy, cost optimisation and capital expenditure prioritisation.</li><li>Strengthen performance management: Standardise KPIs, reporting methodologies and benchmarking across business units, linking financial outcomes to operational drivers and tracking performance-recovery actions.</li><li>Drive systems and process improvement: Lead the FP&amp;A technology roadmap, improve planning models and dashboards, automate reporting, and support adoption of BI and AI-enabled decision-support tools.</li><li>Maintain financial integrity: Ensure accurate, reconciled reporting, transparent assumptions, strong data quality and appropriate model governance.</li><li>Partner with Corporate Finance: Align planning assumptions on liquidity, funding and working capital, and contribute operating forecasts and performance evidence to business cases and post-investment reviews.</li><li>Lead and coach the FP&amp;A function, build commercial and digital capabilities, strengthen succession, and support talent development and Emiratization objectives.</li></ul> <p><b>Required skills to be successful</b></p><br> <ul><li>Advanced financial modelling, scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.</li><li>Strong capability in integrated financial planning, driver-based forecasting and performance analytics.</li><li>Commercial judgement and the ability to translate complex data into practical business recommendations.</li><li>Clear executive communication, presentation and financial storytelling skills.</li><li>Confidence to constructively challenge assumptions and influence senior stakeholders across multiple businesses and markets.</li><li>Strong understanding of KPI frameworks, benchmarking, data governance and financial controls.</li><li>Proficiency in enterprise planning, ERP and BI platforms, supported by advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Ability to lead change, improve processes and develop a collaborative, accountable team.</li></ul> <p><b>About the team</b></p><br> <p>Reporting to the General Manager – Divisional Finance, you will lead a team of four within Automotive Finance, supporting operations across the UAE and overseas markets.</p><br> <p>You will work closely with Automotive leadership, Managing Directors, business unit Finance Heads, FP&amp;A and operational teams, as well as Group Finance, Corporate Finance and finance transformation stakeholders. The team brings together planning, analytics and business insight to provide a consistent view of performance across a complex, multi-business portfolio.</p><br> <p><b>What equips you for the role</b></p><br> <ul><li>Chartered Accountant, CPA, CFA, ACCA, MBA in Finance or an equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>10–15 years of relevant finance experience, including leadership of FP&amp;A or commercial finance in a large, complex, multi-business organisation.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, executive reporting, scenario modelling and cross-functional business partnering.</li><li>Strong knowledge of management reporting, financial modelling, performance analytics and enterprise planning systems.</li><li>Working knowledge of IFRS and its implications for planning and management performance.</li><li>Hands-on ownership of an enterprise planning or consolidation platform, with SAP BPC preferred; Anaplan or Oracle EPM also acceptable, using SAP as the source system.</li><li>Exposure to driver-based or AI-assisted forecasting and tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Fabric or Databricks.</li><li>Experience in automotive, distribution, retail or another asset- and working-capital-intensive sector would be advantageous.</li></ul> <p>Al-Futtaim Automotive is one of the region's leading mobility businesses, operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa.</p><br> <p>With a portfolio of more than 25 world-leading brands, we deliver one of the region's most comprehensive mobility ecosystems.</p><br> <p>Our capabilities span passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, backed by integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales and financial services that deliver a seamless customer experience across every stage of the mobility journey.</p><br> <p>Our vision is to become a world-class mobility player, creating better experiences for our customers through innovation, digital transformation and a relentless focus on customer experience. We work alongside some of the world's most trusted automotive brands to shape the future of mobility, delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses and communities.</p><br> <p>Behind everything we do is a team of more than 9,000 colleagues united by ambition, collaboration and a shared commitment to progress. Together, we're shaping the future of mobility, embracing new technologies and creating better experiences for our customers. At Al-Futtaim Automotive, you'll be empowered to turn ambition into action and help move our customers, our business and your career forward.</p><br><p>For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.</p><br><br> </div>

IBM Maximo Infrastructure Architect<br><br>MAS 9 and AI<br><br>Company: MaxAccelerate Technology Group<br><br>Location: Fully remote<br><br>Projects: Global clients through our nearshore delivery model<br><br>Future opportunity: Work from our Dubai offices, planned to open in 2027<br><br>The opportunity<br><br>Join MaxAccelerate and take technical ownership of the platforms that organisations depend on to manage their critical assets. We are looking for an experienced IBM Maximo Infrastructure Architect to lead complete Maximo Application Suite 9 implementations for clients around the world.<br><br>You will work across multiple client engagements and industry verticals through our nearshore delivery model, combining architecture leadership with hands-on installation and engineering. Alongside client delivery, you will contribute to MaxAccelerate AI, helping build the infrastructure and integrations that support AI-enabled asset management.<br><br>This is a fully remote role with the opportunity to work from our Dubai offices, planned to open in 2027. It is a chance to broaden your international project experience, influence our technical standards and help shape how Maximo and AI work together.<br><br>What you will do<br><br>Lead complete MAS 9 implementations. Own infrastructure discovery, architecture, sizing, prerequisite validation, installation, configuration, testing, production go-live and operational handover.<br><br>Design and build the platform. Deliver secure, resilient MAS 9 environments on Red Hat OpenShift across IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure, AWS, private cloud and on-premises deployments.<br><br>Deploy the applications clients need. Install and configure MAS core, Maximo Manage and relevant applications, industry solutions and add-ons, working with functional and application specialists.<br><br>Deliver upgrades and migrations. Plan environment readiness, migration rehearsals, cutover, rollback and post-go-live support for clients moving from legacy Maximo or earlier MAS releases.<br><br>Engineer for reliable operations. Design and validate high availability, backup, restoration and disaster recovery. Use Prometheus and Grafana to establish monitoring, performance baselines and capacity plans.<br><br>Automate delivery. Use IBM MAS CLI, Ansible, Terraform and OpenShift Pipelines/Tekton to create repeatable builds and controlled deployment workflows.<br><br>Work directly with global clients. Lead technical workshops, explain design decisions, manage infrastructure dependencies and produce clear architecture documents and runbooks.<br><br>Contribute to MaxAccelerate AI. Work with AI and data specialists on secure hosting, connectivity and integration between Maximo environments, enterprise data and AI applications.<br><br>Strengthen our delivery team. Troubleshoot complex issues, mentor engineers and share practical lessons across international projects.<br><br><strong>Essential Experience<br><br></strong>Proven full end-to-end MAS 9 installation experience. You must have personally led or delivered complete production implementations, from infrastructure preparation through go-live and handover.<br><br>Delivery across multiple industry verticals. Demonstrable Maximo/MAS experience in different sectors, such as energy and utilities, renewables, rail and transport, manufacturing, aviation, oil and gas, or facilities management.<br><br>Strong Red Hat OpenShift expertise. Hands-on experience with the oc CLI, operators, containers, persistent storage, networking, certificates, security and platform troubleshooting.<br><br>Enterprise infrastructure knowledge. Strong Linux skills and experience with DNS, load balancing, TLS, identity integration and access control.<br><br>Cloud and deployment architecture. Experience designing and delivering Maximo/MAS infrastructure across IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), including networking, storage, security, availability and hybrid connectivity.<br><br>Database platforms and SQL. Hands-on experience with IBM Db2, Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server for Maximo Manage, including connectivity, SQL troubleshooting and migrations. Work with database teams on performance, backup and recovery, using configurations supported by the selected release.<br><br>Apache Kafka. Experience deploying, configuring, securing and monitoring Kafka for Maximo integrations and event streaming, including brokers, topics and connectivity, where required by the solution architecture.<br><br>Production delivery discipline. Experience with release-specific compatibility checks, upgrades, performance tuning, recovery testing and technical documentation.<br><br>Confident client communication. Ability to lead technical discussions, explain trade-offs and collaborate with security, cloud, database and Maximo application teams.<br><br>Effective remote working. Ability to manage priorities across client engagements and work with agreed time-zone overlap for international delivery.<br><br>DevOps tools and platforms<br><br>Strong MAS automation and OpenShift skills are essential. The wider toolset will vary by client project.<br><br>MAS automation. IBM MAS CLI and Ansible, including the ibm.mas_devops collection, with experience running and troubleshooting OpenShift Pipelines/Tekton.<br><br>Infrastructure as code and scripting. Terraform, YAML and Bash or Python for provisioning, configuration and repeatable operational tasks.<br><br>Version control and CI/CD. Git and one or more of Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD or Azure DevOps for controlled changes and deployment pipelines.<br><br>Container tooling. OpenShift oc, Podman or Docker, and image registries such as Red Hat Quay.<br><br>GitOps and configuration. Argo CD/OpenShift GitOps experience is valuable; familiarity with Helm and Kustomize is advantageous.<br><br>Monitoring and alerting. Prometheus and Grafana for infrastructure and application metrics, dashboards and operational alerts.<br><br><strong>Additional Experience We Value<br><br></strong>Deployment of Maximo industry solutions, Mobile or other MAS applications.<br><br>AI infrastructure, private model hosting, data platforms or secure enterprise integrations.<br><br>Relevant IBM Maximo, Red Hat OpenShift or cloud certifications.<br><br>Consulting, managed services or nearshore delivery experience.<br><br>Why join MaxAccelerate<br><br>Fully remote working. Contribute to international projects from your remote working location.<br><br>Variety and technical ownership. Work with different clients and industries, taking projects from architecture through successful delivery.<br><br>A role in our AI work. Help develop the infrastructure behind MaxAccelerate AI and its connection to enterprise asset management.<br><br>Influence how we grow. Shape delivery standards, contribute reusable automation and share your expertise with the team.<br><br>An optional Dubai opportunity. Have the chance to work from our Dubai offices, planned to open in 2027.<br><br>How to apply<br><br>Send your CV and a summary of MAS 9 installations you have personally delivered, including your role, cloud and database platforms, DevOps tools, industry sectors and ownership through go-live. Please include your location and availability.

Rejlers International Engineering Solutions is a trusted provider of high-quality engineering and project services. We have been present in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for over 15 years.<br><br>Operating from our regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi City and with an own office in Navi Mumbai, India, we support a wide range of operations across the region. Specializing in the Oil &amp; Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, and Renewable Energy industries, as well as Industrial Infrastructure such as Buildings and Structures, Power Distribution, and Telecommunications, we serve clients throughout the UAE and the Arabian Gulf.<br><br>Our strong track record in Industrial Digitization and AI solutions reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence. With a parent company boasting more than 80 years of engineering expertise, we are proud to bring Nordic engineering heritage to the region blending cutting-edge technology with a longstanding tradition of quality and reliability.<br><br>We are now looking for <strong>Lead I&amp;C Engineer (SmartPlant Instrumentation &amp; Smart 3D) </strong>to lead the discipline to execute projects and support bids in Abu Dhabi, UAE.<br><br><strong>Reports To<br><br></strong>The <strong>Lead I&amp;C Engineer (SmartPlant Instrumentation &amp; Smart 3D) </strong>reports to the Head of Discipline, I&amp;C.<br><br><strong>Job Overview<br><br></strong>The Lead I&amp;C Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager / Head of I&amp;A Department. On assigned projects, the role leads the Instrumentation &amp; Control discipline and the SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and Smart 3D (SP3D) instrument design team. Knowledge of Smart Plant Foundation (SPF) is an added advantage.<br><br>The Lead I&amp;C Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership, delivery and quality of all I&amp;C engineering on assigned Digitization Projects. These projects require competent use of oil &amp; gas engineering practice. They also require data-centric delivery in the Hexagon SmartPlant suite to client data and handover standards.<br><br>In this role, you will lead a team of I&amp;C engineers, SPI administrators / designers and SP3D instrument designers. You will make sure that I&amp;C and SmartPlant deliverables are produced safely and on budget, schedule and quality.<br><br>You should want to work on multi-discipline local (ADNOC) and overseas projects. You should be able to drive discipline goals together with the project management team, other disciplines, clients and vendors.<br><br>A hunger for learning and for sharing new ideas, and the ability to develop people, will be the cornerstone of your success. We also value people for whom safety is part of their professional skills.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities – Project Coordination, Interface &amp; Quality<br><br></strong><ul><li> Coordinate with the project manager, clients, vendors and OEMs. Attend client meetings and present discipline status.</li><li> Manage interfaces with process, electrical, piping, mechanical, civil-structural and telecom disciplines, including inter-discipline checks (IDC).</li><li> Implement discipline QA/QC: checking procedures, internal audits and deliverable quality reviews.</li><li> Follow the department's and client's engineering and drafting methods and standards, and promote HSE in all activities.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Bachelor's degree (BEng / BSc) in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical or Control Engineering. A master's degree is an advantage.</li><li>Minimum of 15 years of relevant I&amp;C engineering experience in the oil &amp; gas / petrochemical industry with EPC contractors or engineering consultants, including at least 5 years as Lead I&amp;C Engineer.</li><li>Minimum of 8 years of hands-on SPI experience, including leading SPI teams and project set-up / administration.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of SP3D experience in instrumentation / E&amp;I modelling, including leading or coordinating 3D designers.</li><li>Proven experience on ADNOC (Onshore / Offshore / Gas) or ADNOC group projects. Familiarity with AGPS/DGS and ADNOC SmartPlant deliverable and handover standards is strongly preferred.</li><li>Hexagon (Intergraph) certification in SPI administration and/or S3D is preferred.</li><li>Strong knowledge of DCS, ESD/SIS, F&amp;G and PLC systems, functional safety (IEC 61511), hazardous area classification and instrument sizing.</li><li>Experience with SPI modules: Instrument Index, Specifications, Process Data, Calculation, Wiring, Loop Drawings, Hook-ups, Browser and Administration, and with InfoMaker customisation and custom reports.</li><li>Experience in S3D instrument and cable tray modelling, model reviews (SmartPlant Review / Navisworks), clash management and drawing extraction.</li><li>Integration experience with SPPID, SPEL and SPF.</li><li>Brownfield modification and shutdown / turnaround project experience.</li><li>Experience preparing man-hour estimates, deliverable lists and proposals for I&amp;C and SmartPlant scope.</li><li>Knowledge of MSSQL / Oracle queries and VB.NET or other automation will be considered an asset.</li><li>Strong leadership, mentoring and coordination skills, with an analytical and proactive approach.</li><li>Ability to conduct training sessions for engineers and designers.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work easily with a variety of internal and external customers.</li><li>Willingness to take on challenges and work under pressure during project peaks.</li><li>Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team including process, mechanical, civil-structural, electrical, instrumentation and CAD support.</li><li>UAE local experience is an added value.</li><li>Fluent in the English language.</li><li>Shares the company values of teamwork, transparency, honesty and equality.</li><li>Team player, hardworking, problem solver with a can-do attitude.</li><li>Meets UAE visa requirements.<br><br></li></ul>Our work is guided by our vision: <em>Home of the learning minds</em>. We believe in continuous learning and development. We want to succeed both as individuals and as a company through a common goal: success through continuous learning.<br><br><strong>Do you want to join us?<br><br></strong>Please apply at once as we proceed with suitable candidates as soon as possible. Submit your application, CV, and salary expectation latest<strong> by 30 November 2026.<br><br></strong>Rejlers is a Nordic engineering consultancy firm, creating a sustainable future through knowledge. We are a trusted advisor for our customers in the areas of industry, buildings, energy and infrastructure. We operate globally, but know our local markets. With operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway and the United Arab Emirates, Rejlers has 2,700 experts in different technology areas. Over 1,100 employees work in over 20 locations in Finland and the United Arab Emirates. Rejlers’ share is listed on Mid Cap, Nasdaq Stockholm.

<p>Are you a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer passionate about building robust data pipelines, scalable architectures, and high-quality data platforms that enable advanced analytics and business insights?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Who are we?</strong></p><p>ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region’s most complex and high-profile projects. As a proudly publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and excellence in construction, driving iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East.</p><p><br></p><p>In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation’s most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>ALEC provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and shared services that support the performance and growth of all businesses within the Group. From governance, finance, and talent to innovation, digital systems, and sustainability, the Head Office acts as the central hub that enables each business unit to deliver with confidence, consistency, and excellence across the construction and engineering value chain.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>As a Lead Data Engineer based at ALEC, you’ll play a vital role in enabling our diverse businesses to succeed. From strategy and governance to enabling services and shared expertise, you’ll help shape the operational backbone that empowers our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients across the region.</p><p><br></p><p>At ALEC, we’re about more than just building iconic structures - we’re about building exceptional careers. As a trusted partner to some of the region’s most ambitious projects, we value innovation, operational excellence, and our people. Join us to deliver IT initiatives that directly shape our business success, from sourcing candidates to enhancing candidate experiences.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Your Team</strong></p><p>Our team is passionate about turning complex data into meaningful insights that drive business success. By combining strong technical expertise with close collaboration across business and technology stakeholders, we build reliable data platforms, intuitive reporting, and scalable solutions that empower smarter decision-making at every level.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Your Role</strong></p><p>As a Lead Data Engineer, you will</p><ul><li>Own the architecture of the data platform, including the data warehouse and lake layers, the medallion structure (raw, cleansed, and curated), and the enterprise data model that feeds reporting and analytics</li><li>Define and enforce data engineering standards, design patterns, code quality, and best practices for the team</li><li>Lead the enterprise data modelling, cataloguing, and governance framework, establishing standards for data quality, lineage, security, and ownership using tools such as Microsoft Purview</li><li>Design, build, and optimize core data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes, integrating data from sources such as ERP, operational systems, files, and APIs</li><li>Guide the technical direction for the platform, and lead the evaluation and selection of tools and technologies on cost, capability, and fit</li><li>Build and maintain BI reports and dashboards using Power BI or similar, and oversee the wider BI and reporting layer built on the platform</li><li>Deliver trusted, governed, analytics ready data to the business</li><li>Analyse business requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and advise stakeholders on the right data and technical approach</li><li>Maintain an overview of technical debt and platform health, and ensure it is managed and paid down over time</li><li>Provide technical leadership, code and design review, and mentoring to data engineers, and help build the team's capability</li><li>Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align the data roadmap with organizational goals, and enable teams across the business to access and use trusted, governed data</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><p>Skills and Competencies</p><ul><li>Strong hands-on experience with Python and PySpark for data engineering</li><li>Extensive use of SQL and relational database systems such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, along with experience of NoSQL stores such as MongoDB or Cosmos DB</li><li>Deep expertise in designing and building ETL and ELT pipelines and integrating data from multiple sources and APIs using both batch and API based methods</li><li>Experience with large scale, distributed data processing frameworks</li><li>Experience with workflow orchestration and transformation tools such as Airflow or similar</li><li>Deep expertise in data modelling and architecture, including dimensional modelling, enterprise data models, data marts, and medallion architecture</li><li>Strong experience with at least one major cloud data platform, such as AWS or Azure</li><li>Strong knowledge of data quality, cataloguing, and data governance frameworks, with tools such as Microsoft Purview</li><li>Hands-on experience building data warehouse and BI solutions, including Power BI, or similar tools.</li><li>Proven ability to set technical standards, lead architecture decisions, and review the work of others</li><li>Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, both written and verbal, across business, technical, and project teams</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands across the data function</li><li>Experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks or Microsoft Fabric</li><li>Experience setting up or maturing a data platform or data function</li><li>Experience with ERP, project, or construction industry data</li></ul><p><strong> </strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>Degree in appropriate discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience and/or</li><li>5+ years experience</li><li>Certifications in data engineering, data architecture, analytics, or a major cloud platform are an advantage</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>The chance to contribute to some of UAE most iconic projects.</li><li>A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Ready to shape the future of data and analytics?</strong></p><p>If you’re inspired by what you’ve read and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p>Join ALEC Holdings and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing team that drives our success.</p><p><br></p><p>Apply today and be part of something excellent!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Please note we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as this advert may close once we’ve found the right candidate. Although we can’t respond to every application, we want to thank you for taking the time to apply and for considering a future with us.</em></p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Financial Manager</strong></p><br><br><p><i>Shipping &amp; Maritime Logistics Company</i></p><br><br><strong>Department</strong>Finance &amp; Accounts<strong>Reports To</strong>Managing Director / General Manager<strong>Direct Reports</strong>Accountants, Accounts Payable/Receivable staff, Treasury &amp; Payroll officers<strong>Location</strong>Head office, with periodic travel to ports, terminals, and vessel/branch offices<strong>Employment Type</strong>Full-time, permanent<strong>Job Summary</strong><p>The Financial Manager is responsible for the financial health, integrity, and strategic financial direction of the shipping company. This role leads financial planning, accounting, budgeting, treasury, and risk management across the company's shipping, chartering, freight, and logistics operations. The Financial Manager ensures accurate cost accounting for vessel voyages, freight and charter revenue, bunker (fuel) and port expenses, and compliance with maritime, tax, and international financial regulations, while providing the executive team and board with reliable financial insight to support commercial and operational decision-making.</p><br><br><strong>Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong><p><strong>1. Financial Planning, Budgeting &amp; Analysis</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Prepare annual budgets, voyage/route profitability forecasts, and rolling cash-flow projections for the fleet and shore operations.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results against budget, prior periods, and industry benchmarks; report findings to senior management.</li><li>Develop financial models to evaluate new trade routes, vessel acquisitions or charters (time charter vs. voyage charter vs. bareboat), and fleet expansion or disposal decisions.</li><li>Support pricing, tendering, and freight-rate decisions with cost and margin analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Accounting, Financial Reporting &amp; Compliance</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP, including consolidation of multi-entity and multi-currency accounts where applicable.</li><li>Ensure accurate accounting for voyage revenue, freight income, demurrage/despatch, charter-hire, agency fees, and vessel operating costs.</li><li>Manage fixed-asset and vessel depreciation accounting, dry-docking provisions, and lease accounting for chartered vessels and equipment (e.g., IFRS 16).</li><li>Coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local tax law, customs and port authority requirements, VAT/duties, and international shipping tax conventions (e.g., tonnage tax where applicable).</li></ul><p><strong>3. Treasury, Cash &amp; Working Capital Management</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Manage daily cash flow, banking relationships, letters of credit, and trade finance facilities used to fund bunkers, port disbursements, and vessel operating expenses.</li><li>Monitor and manage foreign-exchange exposure arising from freight billed in multiple currencies, bunker purchases, and charter-hire payments; recommend hedging strategies.</li><li>Oversee accounts receivable (freight billing and collections from shippers, charterers, and agents) and accounts payable (port disbursements, bunker suppliers, ship agents, P&amp;I clubs).</li><li>Manage loan covenants, vessel financing/mortgage facilities, and relationships with banks and financial institutions.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Cost Control &amp; Voyage/Vessel Accounting</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Track and control voyage costs, including bunker fuel, port and canal dues, pilotage, towage, stevedoring, agency fees, and crewing costs.</li><li>Analyze fleet operating costs (OPEX) per vessel and per voyage; identify cost-saving opportunities across the fleet.</li><li>Monitor bunker fuel price trends and consumption to support procurement and hedging decisions.</li><li>Review and validate charter-party terms, laytime/demurrage calculations, and freight settlements for financial accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong>5. Risk Management &amp; Insurance</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks including credit risk (charterer/shipper default), FX risk, fuel-price risk, and interest-rate risk.</li><li>Coordinate marine insurance, hull &amp; machinery, P&amp;I (Protection &amp; Indemnity) club cover, and cargo insurance renewals and claims from a financial standpoint.</li><li>Maintain internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with anti-money-laundering, sanctions (OFAC/EU), and IMO/regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>6. Leadership &amp; Stakeholder Management</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team; set performance objectives and oversee recruitment and training.</li><li>Act as a key financial advisor to the CFO, Managing Director, and department heads (Operations, Chartering, Commercial) on financial implications of business decisions.</li><li>Present financial performance, forecasts, and risk exposure to the board of directors, shareholders, and external stakeholders such as lenders, insurers, and classification societies.</li><li>Liaise with shipping agents, port authorities, charterers, freight forwarders, and regulatory bodies on financial and commercial matters.</li></ul><p><strong>7. Systems &amp; Process Improvement</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Drive the implementation and optimization of financial and ERP/maritime accounting systems (e.g., voyage/vessel management and accounting software).</li><li>Continuously improve financial processes, reporting automation, and internal controls to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><strong>Qualifications &amp; Requirements</strong><p><strong>Education</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required).</li><li>Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance is an advantage.</li></ul><p><strong>Professional Certification</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CFA (required or strongly preferred).</li><li>Familiarity with maritime-specific certifications or training (e.g., shipping finance, chartering, or maritime economics courses) is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, or controllership, including at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.</li><li>Prior experience within the shipping, maritime, logistics, freight forwarding, or port operations industry is strongly preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with voyage accounting, charter-party financials, multi-currency consolidation, and trade finance instruments (LCs, bank guarantees).</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Competencies</strong></p><br><br><ul><li>In-depth knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, corporate tax, and treasury management principles.</li><li>Strong analytical and financial-modeling skills, including proficiency in Excel and financial/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or maritime accounting platforms such as Veson, DNV Navigator, or similar).</li><li>Solid understanding of shipping industry commercial terms: charter parties, Incoterms, bills of lading, laytime, demurrage/despatch, and bunker markets.</li><li>Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional communication skills.</li><li>High attention to detail, integrity, and sound judgment in financial decision-making.</li><li>Excellent negotiation skills for banking, insurance, and supplier relationships.</li><li>Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages relevant to trade routes are an advantage.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage tight reporting deadlines in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment.</li></ul> <br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span><span><u>Job&nbsp;Purpose</u></span></span></p><br><p><span><span>To support the effective management of Mashreq UAE Rented and owned premises&nbsp;</span><span>management of corporate property portfolio across the UAE and international locations. Manage end-to-end lease administration, commercial negotiations, landlord relationships, property-related regulatory approvals, and permit coordination for offices, branches, ATMs and Electronic Banking Service Units (EBSUs). Manage to&nbsp; work closely with business teams across Mashreq, Legal, Finance, Procurement and external authorities to support business expansion, timely renewals, cost optimisation, accurate records and continuity of operations. Supervise&nbsp;the&nbsp;Real&nbsp;estate support staff in all Leasing renewal process and Liaise&nbsp;with&nbsp;Legat department for&nbsp;all&nbsp;legal&nbsp;vetting&nbsp;of&nbsp;contract documents, post&nbsp;self review.&nbsp;Also incharge of all&nbsp;central bank relations from Admin dept. Manage the Registration of Lease with Land Department (RERA) and Tawtheeq. Free zone portal lease registration . Managed to obtain external approvals from relevant authorities across UAE.&nbsp; Manage Central Bank portal access for permits and Liaising with Central Bank for required approvals.&nbsp; Manage to validate the lease with attestation from relevant emirates Municipality for UAE rented lease agreements.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p><br><p><span><span>Key Result Areas:-</span></span></p><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Manage property leases across the UAE and international locations, ensuring they support business and operational requirements.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage the Real Estate portal and property systems, including RERA and Ejari.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Review property documents to ensure compliance with bank requirements for new premises in the UAE and overseas.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Coordinate lease renewals, amendments, terminations, handovers, and new lease agreements.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Negotiate rental rates and lease terms with landlords to achieve cost savings and business value.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Prepare, review, and process lease documents with Legal and other stakeholders.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Act as the main point of contact for landlords and building management on lease and property matters.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Maintain accurate lease records and support IFRS 16 reporting requirements.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage tenancy registrations, attestations, and renewals through relevant UAE authorities.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Coordinate permits, licenses, and lease renewals for free zone and commercial properties.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage &amp; liaise to renew Mashreq Plot in UAE Municipality and renewal of Lease and License &nbsp;for Free Zones (DDA, DMCC for Shurooq) with the coordination of Trakhees in Dubai Land Dept.&nbsp;</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Managing external service centers for all Banking Real Estate permits and Municipality, Ejari, ED and land departments in UAE for smooth banking functions in all emirates.&nbsp;</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage the connectivity of Electricity and Water with coordination of authorities for any new premises, and Final Bill for Disconnection to Handover property owner &amp; follow up with Landlord for the monthly Utility Bills from Landlord related rented Premises.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Maintain ATM lease records, monitor expiry dates, and coordinate renewals or closures with business teams&nbsp;</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Process Oracle requisitions related to lease renewals and closures.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage Central Bank portal access and support permit applications.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Coordinate Central Bank inspections and obtain operating licenses for new or renovated premises.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Work closely with Legal on lease reviews and commercial lease terms.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Coordinate with government authorities and service providers for property approvals, permits, and registrations.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Handle landlord and tenant issues, complaints, and property-related requests.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage Ejari, Tawtheeq, municipality attestations, and other regulatory requirements.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Coordinate trade license, plot, and free zone lease renewals.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage utility connections, disconnections,&nbsp;&nbsp; security deposit and related landlord coordination.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Register properties with RERA and Dubai Land Department where required.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Coordinate property inspections, closures, and handovers with landlords and internal teams.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOPs, and delegated authorities.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Maintain property records, reports, MIS, and document management systems.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage rental and ATM-related payments in coordination with Finance.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Coordinate ATM permits, installations, renewals, relocations, and closures complete tasks .</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Monitor property expenses, support budgeting activities, and identify cost-saving opportunities.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Coordinate maintenance contracts and vendor services for leased properties.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Submit agreements through internal legal systems and track approvals.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Conduct market research and rental benchmarking to support lease negotiations.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Prepare portfolio reports covering leases, permits, costs, renewals, and key performance indicators.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Identify process improvement opportunities and enhance lease tracking and reporting.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Maintain strong knowledge of RERA regulations and property management systems.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Maintain all Online Lease and link activities for own property renewal and update the records&nbsp;</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Prepare official correspondence with authorities and external stakeholders on property matters.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Coordinate approvals for property closures and notify landlords accordingly.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage landlord documentation, lease execution, rent payments, and vendor registration processes.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Coordinate with Finance, CAD, Legal, RBG, and government authorities to ensure timely completion of property and ATM-related activities</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Maintain all regulatory approvals, permits, and supporting records.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Track and report cost savings achieved through lease and ATM negotiations.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage to maintain approval from Central Bank in relevant files and keep the records.</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage to renew and cancel the permit for ATM and always keep update the record&nbsp;</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage to report cost savings for ATM renewal and with regulatory entities in MBO and Performance review.&nbsp;</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Manage to prepare official letters/emails to Authorities for property related matters and issuance of Ejari for New /existing Tenants in Mashreq Buildings and end to end Online Portal management for lease and link activities renewal&nbsp;</span></span></p><br></li><li><p><span><span>Managing to obtain permits/ approvals related to Real Estate and Coordinate with Business Group and across Mashreq Business Group</span></span></p><br></li></ul><p><span><strong>Operating Environment, Framework and Boundaries, Working Relationships</strong></span></p><br><ul><li><span><span>Extended support services towards Retail Banking Group for any installation purpose of New ATMs with landlords and Projects &amp; Real Estate Unit liaising with landlords for obtaining NOC for any fit-outs.&nbsp;</span></span></li><li><span><span>Maintaining good relationship with Authorities i.e. RERA, Land Dept, etc.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Manage to renew the lease agreement timely manners for All ATM’s ,rented and own premises.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Ensure to build good relationship with landlords or agents.&nbsp;</span></span></li><li><span><span>Continuously interact internally with senior managers of the Bank including external and local authorities</span></span></li><li><span><span>Extending support and Services towards Property &amp; Project management Team by liaising with the Landlords for all new properties and projects, relocation and renovation projects with the delegated Authority and any diversion should be worked out by common authority i.e. (Group Head, CEO). The support services provided should be the goal always by keeping the relationship as appropriate with all external and internal customers</span></span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Problem Solving</strong></span></p><br><ul><li><p><span><span>Proactive</span><span>nature, well</span><span>administrative</span><span>skills,</span><span>team</span><span>player,</span><span>self</span><span>-</span><span>motivated &amp;</span><span>maintain</span><span>a good</span><span>co-work</span><span>relation</span><span>with both internal staff and</span><span>external customer/ clients&nbsp;</span></span></p><br></li><li><p></p></li></ul> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5"> Preferred candidate </h2> <div class="row is-m v-align-top t-small bg-mute"> <div class="col is-3 p5" data-automation-id="label_Nationality"> <b>Nationality</b> </div> <div class="col is-9 p5" data-automation-id="data_Nationality"> United Arab Emirates </div> </div>