Associate Director - Operations

AECOM; Dubai; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Director Operations in Dubai, where you'll lead a dynamic team to optimize operational processes and drive strategic initiatives. This pivotal role involves managing large-scale projects, fostering a collaborative culture, and providing insights to senior leadership. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a multinational environment. Embrace the freedom to grow in a flexible work setting, where your unique talents contribute to transformational outcomes for clients and the community.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Professional Development Programs

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 15+ years in operations management, with 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performance team to optimize operational processes.
• Develop and implement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Project Management Methodologies

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Associate Director Operations to join our dynamic team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing our operational processes, driving efficiency and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee multiple projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Analyze complex operational challenges and develop innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance overall organizational performance.
• Interpret and execute technical assignments, applying multidisciplinary engineering knowledge.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operational functions.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership for operational enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects and teams.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in a multinational or cross-cultural environment.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practices.
• Chartered or Professional Engineer (PE) status preferred.
• Familiarity with the business landscape in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East region is advantageous.

Additional Information:

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About AECOM:

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment, our public and private sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity:

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location, or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm and we're in this together; your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm, access to industry-leading technology and thinking, and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Contract