Contract Manager

SERCO Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a seasoned Facilities Management professional to oversee operations and lead a diverse team. This role requires extensive experience in managing multi-disciplined teams and a strong ability to implement operational strategies effectively. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial management and change management, ensuring the delivery of quality services while meeting budget objectives. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership and analytical skills will contribute to operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in Facilities Management with multi-disciplined team management experience.
• Strong financial management skills with budget control expertise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, ensuring effective planning and management strategies.
• Develop procedures and optimize consultancy resources for best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Change Management

Financial Management

Education

Degree in Facilities Management

Related Qualification

Job description

While this is not a current vacancy, the following responsibilities represent the type of work anticipated for this role:

• Oversee the overall operations of the facility, including planning, coordinating, and controlling technical and management strategies.
• Establish and integrate the operational team between the client and its consultancy partner.
• Optimize the input of offshore consultancy resources and ensure the quality of their contributions to O&M best practice guidelines.
• Develop departmental operating procedures, including organization structure, roles, responsibilities, and processes to deliver the scope effectively.

Desired Candidate Profile

We’re seeking a candidate with:

• More than 15 years of experience managing within a Facilities Management (FM) environment.
• At least 5 years of experience managing multi-disciplined People Managers, including support functions (e.g., finance, procurement).
• Proven ability to lead a diverse, multi-cultured, multi-disciplined workforce to deliver quality services and achieve work output goals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, business, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in Change Management.
• Proven financial management expertise, with a strong ability to control and meet budget objectives.

Specific Requirements

• Degree in Facilities Management or a related qualification.
• Knowledge of both international and local (UAE) statutory and legislated requirements for managing large properties.
• Familiarity with international best practices in Facilities Management.
• Respected leadership capabilities, with a proven track record of building strong working relationships with clients to ensure mutual success and contract longevity.