Director, Business (CEO Office)

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Dubai seeks a strategic support professional to coordinate cross-functional projects and analyze business performance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or Business Management and 3-4 years of relevant experience. This role offers opportunities to work closely with the CEO and other senior leaders while driving collaboration and ensuring project success.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in Hospitality management, consulting, Hotel operations, or similar.
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-impact, cross-functional projects aligned with the CEO’s strategic vision.
• Analyze and monitor business performance; develop insights and recommendations.
• Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-Functional Coordination

Business Analysis

Data-Driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality / Business Management

Job description

Overview

At Kerzner, we never settle. Through continued innovation, our team of pioneers push until the next level is achieved, and then to keep going. Our philosophy is simple - we go above and beyond to Blow Away our Guest and Colleagues. Good enough never is. For us, it is all about perfection and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

Our Colleagues are at the heart of who we are and what we do. With an international team of over 10,000 Colleagues and strong strategic growth on the horizon, we offer unrivalled career opportunities around the world. We are committed to provide our Colleagues at all levels with opportunities to grow and develop within the organisation through personalised development plans and tailored succession planning. We invest in our communities to sustain the environment where we operate and minimising our own footprint. Whether it is through animal conservation, education or tree-planting, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish.

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Coordinate high-impact, cross-functional projects aligned with the CEO’s strategic vision.
  • Drive collaboration across departments to ensure delivery.
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines and deliverables with key stakeholders.
  • Set up governance models and tracking mechanisms to ensure accountability and visibility.
  • Identify risks and dependencies early and work proactively to address them.
  • Keep oversight on project budgets, resource planning for major enterprise initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of ownership, urgency, and performance excellence across project teams.
  • Support change management efforts to align teams with new strategic directions.
• Business Analysis & Performance Monitoring
  • Analyze and monitor business performance across verticals; develop insights and strategic recommendations.
  • Create executive dashboards, insights and reports to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Identify operational gaps and propose solutions to improve efficiency and results.
  • Support with due diligence and business case development exercises as required.
  • Track project progress against strategic KPIs and identify opportunities for growth or optimization.
• Strategic Support to the CEO
  • Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders as required ensuring clear communication and follow-through.
  • Drive agenda alignment, and ensure delivery on action items from key stakeholders.
  • Prepare reports, board decks, CEO presentations, briefing documents as directed.
  • Support as required on any company wide initiatives or operational support as directed by CEO.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, Executive Committee and Partners.
  • Facilitate executive-level meetings, strategy or business reviews as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality / Business Management or similar.
• 3-4 years of experience in Hospitality management, consulting, Hotel operations, or a similar support advisory role.
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with a data-driven decision-making mindset.
• Experience working directly with executive leadership is desirable.