Job Details: DIRECTOR OPERATIONS – UAE NATIONALS ONLY

Our client a result focused government organization based in Dubai is looking to recruit a Director Operations to direct and manage the Operations activities, taking overall responsibility for consolidating the performance and unified reporting to the CEO.

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Responsible for controls and supervision of accounting activities,
• Overall Operations planning, direction, and timely execution of financial services and annual budget.
• Establish guidelines and performance expectations
• Management of annual budget in line with entities financial planning
• Identification, developing and implementing Operations strategies in compliance with strategic goals and objectives.
• Setting procedures and standards for support function across the entity
• Manages Finance, Administration, IT, Customer Service and Legal functions
• Prepare Performance Reports and advise the management on the progress of all work
• Advising and negotiating contracts and framework agreements
• Oversees the planning, development, administration, implementation and maintenance of appropriate continuity plans for IT infrastructure.
• Oversees administration and procurement activities
• Reviews legal contracts and works closely with the legal department
• Reviews all reports prepared by the Section's Managers and provides recommendations and guidelines.

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a managerial role with emphasis on managing diverse activities
• Knowledge of operational and administrative functions in organizational support services environment.
• Experience and or knowledge of Customer Service, Legal and Information Technology
• Experience and or knowledge of financial, accrual and management accounting practices and principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Proven experience in Strategic Planning