Senior Manager – Asset Management

Job Purpose

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead asset management, contracts, and finance teams to deliver optimal asset performance and value.
• Develop and execute asset management strategies, budgets, and performance plans across multiple locations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and innovation within asset management practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and HSE standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and clients to enhance asset management and contracting models.

Asset Management

• Develop and implement asset management strategies aligned with ISO 55000 standards.
• Establish and maintain asset registers and lifecycle management plans (20–30 year horizon).
• Drive performance optimization and cost efficiency of physical assets.
• Promote best practices and knowledge sharing across facilities management teams.

Operational Planning (Opex & Capex)

• Lead development of 3–5 year operational and capital expenditure plans.
• Oversee annual FM planning and service delivery performance.
• Review maintenance strategies and ensure alignment with operational and contractual requirements.
• Implement FM quality standards, policies, and procedures.

Financial Management & Contracts

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Analyze financial performance to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee contract management strategies for third-party service providers.
• Ensure cost control and value optimization across FM operations.

Technology, Data & Systems

• Lead implementation and optimization of FM technologies (e.g., CMMS, BMS, SCADA).
• Manage asset data systems including BIM and CAD.
• Ensure accuracy and governance of asset databases and documentation.
• Drive data-driven insights and reporting to enhance asset performance.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for asset management-related matters with clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and government authorities.
• Ensure alignment between operational teams and client expectations.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Asset Management, Facilities Management, Property Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in asset/facilities management.
• Proven leadership experience in senior management roles.
• Demonstrated success in asset strategy development, financial management, and operational delivery.

Technical Knowledge

• Asset and facilities management principles
• ISO standards (ISO 55000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• FM systems (CMMS/CAFM, BMS, SCADA)
• Contract and vendor management
• Financial planning and performance management

Key Performance Areas

• Delivery of asset management strategies and financial targets
• Implementation of FM compliance and assurance programs
• Accurate forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking
• Optimization of asset lifecycle costs and service delivery

Key Challenges

• Managing diverse asset portfolios with varying data quality
• Ensuring compliance with ISO standards and UAE market expectations
• Coordinating across multiple stakeholders and service providers
• Driving value and performance in a complex FM environment