Chief Operating Officer

Le Chene; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Chene is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to drive operational performance and growth across its diversified businesses in the UAE. The role will require leading group operating strategy, aligning business heads and executive teams, and ensuring robust governance and risk management.

You will own P&L accountability, manage budgets, boost productivity, and integrate operations across units. Strong commercial judgment and board-level communication are essential to scale profitability and

Qualifications

• Proven executive operations leadership across multiple businesses.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and budget accountability.
• Experience scaling operations and improving profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead group operating strategy and performance across businesses.
• Oversee business heads and operational teams to ensure execution.
• Ensure budget accountability, productivity improvements and service delivery.
• Governance, risk management and business integration across the group.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Board-level communication

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Le Chene is supporting a diversified business group to appoint a Chief Operating Officer to lead operational performance and growth across its businesses.

Scope

• Group operating strategy and business performance
• Leadership of business heads and operational teams
• Budget accountability, productivity and service delivery
• Governance, risk management and business integration

Profile

• Executive operations leadership across multiple businesses
• Proven P&L and budget accountability
• Experience scaling operations and improving profitability
• Strong commercial judgement and board-level communication