Operations Manager - DOHA

QAR 27,000 – 32,000 + family benefits

Our Client, a Multinational Professional Service-based organisation is looking to recruit an experienced Operations Manager for their Qatar office. The role will be responsible for leading the Qatar and Kuwait Operations team.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with building management and external service providers to ensure facilities are maintained to high standards
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for the employees by ensuring that health and safety protocols are constantly monitored and met
• Use initiative and continually think outside of the box to enhance business performance
• Deep understanding of Facilities Management, including Finance and Business, Operations and Maintenance, Leadership and Strategy, and Project Management
• Manage operations budgets for Doha and Kuwait City offices
• Act as a thought partner and trusted advisor to the Operations Director, ensuring they are well-informed and guide them toward making the right decisions
• Independently identify issues and proactively find alternative solutions
• Independently manage all facilities topics and processes, while maintaining excellent communication with office landlords
• Manage complex project activities by leading a local team (Facilities, Production, and Reception), as well as third-party contractors, and overseeing the Kuwait serviced office
• Managing and overseeing ISO Audit reviews for both offices
• Use initiative and think outside of the box to enhance business performance.
• Maintaining the highest level of internal and external confidentiality
• Deep understanding of planning and forecasting for business growth.
• Knowledge of local laws and global policies
• Manage all office license renewals for DFZ and AD Offices
• Manage government requests related to our offices through the PRO
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders locally and globally
• Arrange training for First Aiders, Fire Wardens, and managing all PPM on all fire safety equipment
• Make judgment calls – being highly professional and diplomatic, knowing when to ask for help or advice, and being perceptive and practical
• Managing and facilitating the Operations Induction process and working closely with the L&D team
• Provide very high-level executive support for employees in a fast-paced environment
• Provide support on team events and contributing to office events

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5-6 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment (really fast-paced!) supporting operations and services, strongly preferred
• Exceptional leadership skills and customer service experience
• Exceptional responsiveness with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional time management skills, demonstrating clear systems and composure to handle multiple tasks
• Experience in project management
• Possess advanced/in-depth knowledge of complex topics
• Excellent experience in Facilities Management Practices that can be applied creatively and appropriately
• Exceptional organizational skills to contribute to behind-the-scenes magic while providing creative solutions, driving our high-level customer service, and positively impacting our client work
• Very strong intellectual curiosity, showcasing your creative thinking and interest in the bigger picture

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