Director of Operations

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Director of Operations to lead day-to-day activities, optimize processes, and drive sustainable growth. This senior role partners with senior management to align operations with strategic objectives, improve service standards, and manage resources and costs.

You will mentor cross-functional teams, establish KPIs, implement policies, and oversee budgeting, risk, and vendor relationships, while fostering a high-performance culture and organizational

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree or professional qualification is advantageous.
• Significant experience in operations or business leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational activities and drive efficiency.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Establish, improve, and maintain policies, procedures and workflows.
• Monitor performance, productivity, quality and service standards.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and optimize resources.
• Lead workforce planning, staffing and allocation across departments.
• Mentor and develop operational teams and department heads.
• Establish KPIs and monitor results; report to senior management.
• Coordinate with HR, finance, IT and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies and internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Financial awareness

Prioritization

KPIs & reporting

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Operations

Location: United Arab Emirates

Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Director of Operations to oversee the organization’s day-to-day operations and drive operational efficiency, business performance, and sustainable growth. In this senior leadership role, you will oversee operational planning, process improvement, resource management, performance monitoring, team leadership, and cross-functional coordination. You will work closely with senior management and department heads to ensure efficient business operations, high service standards, effective cost management, and alignment with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the organization’s day-to-day operational activities.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Establish, improve, and maintain operational policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Monitor operational performance, productivity, quality, and service standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and optimize resources.
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing requirements, and operational resource allocation.
• Lead, manage, coach, and develop operational teams and department heads.
• Establish operational KPIs and performance targets and monitor results.
• Prepare operational reports, dashboards, and performance analysis for senior management.
• Coordinate with HR, finance, IT, compliance, sales, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure operational activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and internal controls.
• Manage operational risks and develop appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
• Oversee vendor, supplier, and service-provider relationships where applicable.
• Support budgeting, cost-control, and financial-planning activities related to operations.
• Drive continuous-improvement and process-optimization initiatives.
• Support organizational restructuring, business expansion, and change-management initiatives.
• Ensure consistent service delivery and customer or stakeholder satisfaction.
• Identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain appropriate operational documentation, records, and reporting systems.
• Promote a professional, collaborative, accountable, and high-performance workplace culture.
• Represent the operations function in senior management meetings and strategic discussions.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership and operational-management capabilities.
• Extensive experience in operations management or business administration.
• Strong understanding of business processes, resource planning, and performance management.
• Excellent strategic planning and execution skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong financial awareness and cost-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment.
• Strong knowledge of operational KPIs, reporting, and performance-monitoring systems.
• Excellent organizational and project-management skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business-management systems.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
• Significant experience in operations, business management, or a related leadership role.
• Proven experience managing teams, departments, or multiple operational functions.
• Experience developing operational policies, procedures, and performance frameworks.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, workforce planning, and process improvement.
• Knowledge of UAE business and employment requirements is preferred.
• Experience working in a regional or international organization is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Senior leadership opportunity in the UAE
• Flexible full-time or part-time employment options.
• Strategic role with direct impact on business performance and operational efficiency.
• Professional and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to lead operational-transformation and business-improvement initiatives.
• Career development and executive leadership opportunities.
• Exposure to regional and international business operations.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to business growth and organizational development.