Senior Operations Manager
Keller Executive Search
This is a position within Keller Executive Search and not with one of its clients.
As the Senior Operations Manager in Abu Dhabi, this senior role is accountable for shaping operations strategy and delivering measurable outcomes across the business. The position partners closely with cross‑functional leaders, drives operational excellence, and scales processes to support growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set a clear multi‑year strategy and translate it into quarterly plans with accountable metrics.
- Lead teams with a focus on coaching, psychological safety, and high performance.
- Optimize end‑to‑end service delivery, capacity planning, and SLAs.
- Build data‑driven operating rhythms, dashboards, and continuous‑improvement loops.
- Own budgets and vendor relationships; negotiate contracts that balance value, risk, and speed.
- Design compliant processes aligned to local regulations and internal policies.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and People Operations to execute company priorities.
- Represent the function to senior leadership; prepare crisp updates and decision memos.
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شركة Keller Executive Search وليست لدى أحد عملائها.
بصفتك Senior Operations Manager في Abu Dhabi، تتولى هذه الوظيفة القيادية مسؤولية وضع استراتيجية Operations وتحقيق نتائج قابلة للقياس عبر الأعمال. يتطلب الدور التعاون الوثيق مع القادة المعنيين ودفع التميز التشغيلي وتوسيع العمليات لدعم النمو.
المسؤوليات الرئيسية:
- وضع إستراتيجية متعددة السنوات وتحويلها إلى خطط ربع سنوية مع مؤشرات قياس واضحة.
- قيادة الفرق مع التركيز على التدريب والسلامة النفسية والأداء العالي.
- بناء آليات تشغيل قائمة على البيانات ولوحات معلومات ودورات تحسين مستمرة.
- إدارة الميزانيات والعلاقات مع الموردين والتفاوض على العقود.
- تصميم عمليات متوافقة مع القوانين المحلية والسياسات الداخلية.
- الشراكة مع المبيعات والتسويق وعمليات الأفراد لتنفيذ الأولويات.
- تمثيل الوظيفة أمام الإدارة العليا وتقديم تحديثات موجزة.
لمعرفة المزيد عن Keller، يرجى الاطلاع على:
Requirements
- 7+ years in progressively senior roles within the relevant discipline; experience leading managers.
- Demonstrated success building scalable processes and delivering against OKRs.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen; fluency with data tools and business cases.
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Working knowledge of applicable local laws, standards, and industry best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications are advantageous.
المتطلبات:
خبرة لا تقل عن 7 سنوات في أدوار متقدمة ذات صلة، مع خبرة في قيادة المدراء.
نجاح مثبت في بناء عمليات قابلة للتوسع وتحقيق الأهداف.
كفاءة تحليلية ومالية قوية.
مهارات تواصل ممتازة مع أصحاب المصلحة.
معرفة عملية بالقوانين والمعايير المحلية.
درجة البكالوريوس مطلوبة؛ الدرجة المتقدمة ميزة.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation: AED 522,000–638,000 AED
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- Company culture: Flat management structure with direct access to decision‑makers; open communication environment.
- Full medical coverage.
المزايا:
- تعويض تنافسي: AED 522,000–638,000 AED
- فرص للنمو المهني والتطوير القيادي.
- ثقافة الشركة: هيكل إداري مسطح مع وصول مباشر إلى صناع القرار وبيئة تواصل مفتوحة.
- تغطية طبية كاملة.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Keller Executive Search provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.
Commitment to Diversity:
An inclusive and equitable workplace is actively fostered. Hiring, development, and advancement practices are designed to broaden representation and ensure fair access to opportunity.
Data Protection and Privacy:
Personal data is processed solely for recruitment and employment purposes, in accordance with applicable data‑protection laws (including GDPR where relevant). Information may be retained for compliance and legitimate interests, subject to data minimization and security controls.
Pay Equity:
Compensation practices are reviewed to support pay equity for substantially similar work, accounting for bona fide factors such as experience, education, and performance.
Health and Safety:
Workplace health and safety obligations are observed in line with applicable national and local requirements. Employees are expected to follow all safety policies and promptly report hazards.
Compliance with Law:
All recruitment, selection, and employment practices are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdiction of employment.
بيان تكافؤ فرص العمل:
تقدم شركة Keller Executive Search فرص عمل متساوية لجميع المتقدمين والموظفين المؤهلين دون تمييز وفقًا للقانون المعمول به.
الالتزام بالتنوع:
يتم تعزيز بيئة شاملة وعادلة من خلال ممارسات توظيف وتطوير وترقية منصفة.
حماية البيانات والخصوصية:
تُعالج البيانات الشخصية لأغراض التوظيف فقط وبما يتوافق مع قوانين حماية البيانات المعمول بها.
المساواة في الأجور:
تُراجع ممارسات التعويض لدعم المساواة في الأجور لأعمال ذات قيمة متساوية.
الصحة والسلامة:
تُحترم متطلبات الصحة والسلامة في مكان العمل ويُتوقع الإبلاغ عن المخاطر.
الامتثال للقانون:
تُدار جميع ممارسات التوظيف وفقًا للقوانين واللوائح المطبقة في جهة العمل.
Note: This job posting may be for a position with Keller Executive Search or one of our clients. The specific employer will be identified during the application and interview process. Employment laws and requirements may vary depending on the employer and location.
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