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General Manager - Shipyard

Amana Talent
Dubai, UAE
fulltime
Mid-Senior
2 months ago
LeadershipStrategic PlanningBudgetingTeam ManagementPerformance ManagementProject Management
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Overview

We are supporting a well-established and fast-growing shipyard in the UAE as it enters a significant phase of expansion.

We are seeking a

General Manager – Operations

to take full ownership of operational performance and

drive the business commercially and operationally

, with full accountability for P&L.

We are looking for a leader who is

hands-on, commercially driven, and motivated to scale a shipyard business

, not just maintain it.

Full P&L Ownership

  • We are looking for someone to take full accountability for revenue, cost control, and overall profitability
  • We expect you to drive margin improvement across all projects and services
  • We need a leader who can make strong commercial decisions aligned with growth targets

Operational Leadership

  • We are entrusting you with full oversight of shipyard operations including repair, maintenance, conversion, and new build activities
  • We expect delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
  • We need you to optimize yard capacity, productivity, and operational efficiency

Business Growth & Strategy

  • We are looking for someone who can actively contribute to winning new business and expanding client relationships
  • We expect you to identify new revenue streams across marine and offshore segments
  • We want you to play a key role in scaling the business and strengthening market position

Team Leadership

  • We are looking for a leader who can build, structure, and drive a high-performing team
  • We expect you to implement clear KPIs, accountability, and performance standards
  • We need someone who can lead from the front and develop future leaders within the business

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • We expect you to build and maintain strong relationships with shipowners and key clients
  • We want you to represent the business at a senior level on major projects
  • We need you to work closely with leadership on strategic direction

Hse & Quality

  • We are committed to the highest safety and quality standards and expect you to lead this across all operations
  • We need you to drive a strong safety culture throughout the yard

Candidate Profile

  • We are looking for
  • 15+ years of experience within shipyards or shipyard environments
  • , with progression into senior leadership roles
  • We expect proven experience operating at
  • General Manager / Operations Director / Yard Manager level
  • We need a strong track record of
  • full P&L ownership and delivery
  • We are looking for deep operational expertise across
  • ship repair, conversion, or new build projects
  • We expect strong commercial acumen with the ability to
  • drive revenue and improve margins
  • We require experience managing
  • large, multidisciplinary teams in complex yard environments
  • We value experience working with
  • offshore vessels, commercial fleets, or large-scale marine assets
  • We prefer candidates with an Engineering or Marine degree (MBA is advantageous)
  • If you are interested, share me your CV at [email protected] with the title GM Shipyard.

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