Operations Director - Gulf Region

About the role

A multinational provider of catering services and facility management solutions is looking for an Operations Director for its Gulf Region. The role leads multi-country operations, ensures operational excellence and HSE compliance, and drives business growth and profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage multi-country operations across the region
• Ensure operational excellence, service quality and HSE compliance
• Deliver financial targets through effective P&L and contract management
• Develop and maintain key client and stakeholder relationships
• Lead operational mobilizations, transitions and transformation initiatives
• Build and develop high-performing multicultural teams and execute regional strategies aligned across locations

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in international operations management
• At least 5 years in a senior regional or multi-country leadership role
• Track record managing large-scale operations, service contracts and multicultural teams
• Background in international, multi-country service organizations
• Experience in offshore, oil & gas, energy, marine, industrial services or related sectors
• Exposure to Middle East/GCC markets and fluency in English

Required skills

• P&L management, budgeting and operational performance
• Contract management and commercial risk control
• Mobilization, transition and transformation projects
• HSE standards and best practices

What we offer

• Compensation package of approximately 480,000 AED, defined according to experience, skills and qualifications