Operations Manager

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Oversee, plan, organize, and monitor operations to achieve company objectives.
• Coordinate with HR, Administration, Finance, Procurement, project teams, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Manage staff allocation, manpower planning, scheduling, and resource use.
• Monitor project progress, performance, service delivery, costs, budgets, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, health and safety standards, and UAE regulations.
• Resolve operational challenges, improve productivity, support business development and client satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports and management updates; supervise teams, delegate work, and ensure timely completion.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant operations management experience in the UAE.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Experience in facilities management, maintenance, fit-out, or contracting is preferred.
• Strong leadership, team management, decision-making, planning, budgeting, and resource management skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities; able to manage multiple responsibilities under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
• A valid UAE driving license is an advantage.

Workplace and interview

• The position is based in Dubai, UAE, and is in person.
• The interview is in Abu Dhabi, UAE; candidates must be willing to attend there.

Compensation

• Pay starts at AED 4,000 per month.