Field Service Manager

Vertiv Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv UAE is seeking an in-country Service Operations Lead to deliver Power Train and Thermal Chain service across UAE, aligning with the EMEA framework while ensuring exceptional customer service.

You will lead field engineers, uphold safety and quality standards, manage contracts and logistics, and collaborate with central teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar management role.
• Experience leading field service operations in UAE or similar markets.
• Fluency in English (and local language) required.
• Experience in matrix/functional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end service delivery for Power Train and Thermal Chain in UAE.
• Ensure adherence to EMEA-defined standards, processes and quality benchmarks.
• Manage contract and non-contract service execution ensuring SLA compliance.
• Coordinate with centralized Scheduling & Dispatch to optimize local engineer deployment.
• Drive preventive and corrective maintenance programmed execution.
• Operate within the EMEA model and implement centralized standards locally.
• Participate in governance cadences and performance review cycles.
• Ensure local compliance with EMEA-wide service policies and standards.
• Serve as the primary service escalation point for key customers in UAE.
• Drive CSAT and NPS improvements and support renewals with technical service input.
• Lead coach and develop the local field service engineering team.
• Coordinate with Materials & Logistics to ensure parts availability and inventory accuracy.
• Support remote service integration and remote monitoring readiness.
• Drive a zero-harm culture and ensure HSE compliance.

Skills

People leadership

Customer focus

Functional collaboration

Execution excellence

Commercial acumen

Safety leadership

Adaptability

Communication

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical / mechanical engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Description

Purpose of the Role

This role is responsible for the in-country delivery of Vertivs service operations across both Power Train and Thermal Chain product lines. Operating within the new functionally aligned EMEA model this role acts as the local execution lead ensuring alignment with centralized functional standards while delivering exceptional customer service across UAE. This role bridges the gap between EMEA-wide functional leadership and local market execution ensuring that global standards are implemented effectively within the UAE operating environment.

Customers

Internal: Sales Admin Training department Marketing Product & Solutions Team

External: Customers Suppliers Subsidiaries Distributors

Functional Alignment EMEA Services (Dotted line to Functional Leads)

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Operations

• - Lead end-to-end service delivery for Powertrain (UPS batteries power distribution) and Thermal Chain (precision cooling chillers) in UAE
• - Ensure all service activities meet EMEA-defined standards processes and quality benchmarks
• - Manage contract and non-contract service execution ensuring SLA compliance
• - Coordinate with centralized Scheduling & Dispatch to optimize local engineer deployment
• - Drive preventive and corrective maintenance programmed execution

Functional Alignment & Governance

• - Operate within the functionally aligned EMEA model taking directions from central functional leads (Power Train Thermal Chain Technical Support Remote Services)
• - Implement standardized processes tools and reporting frameworks as defined by Central Service Support
• - Participate in EMEA governance cadences and performance review cycles
• - Ensure local compliance with EMEA-wide service policies and standards

Customer Management

• - Serve as the primary service escalation point for key customers in UAE
• - Drive customer satisfaction (CSAT) and Net Promoter Score (NPS) improvements
• - Support commercial teams with technical service expertise for contract renewals and new business
• - Manage customer communication during critical incidents and escalations

Team Leadership & Development

• - Lead coach and develop the local field service engineering team
• - Work with Technical Support & Training function to ensure engineers maintain required certifications and competencies
• - Drive a culture of safety quality and continuous improvement
• - Manage local recruitment onboarding and performance management in partnership with HR

Materials & Logistics Coordination

• - Coordinate with the centralized Material & Logistics function to ensure parts availability in UAE
• - Manage local forward stocking locations and inventory accuracy
• - Support customs compliance and cross-border logistics requirements specific to UAE

Remote Service Integration

• - Support the adoption and growth of Remote Service & Support capabilities locally
• - Ensure customer site connectivity and remote monitoring readiness
• - Drive reduction in unnecessary on-site dispatches through remote-first resolution

Health Safety & Environment (HSE)

• - Ensure full compliance with Vertiv HSE standards and UAE regulatory requirements
• - Drive zero-harm culture across all field operations
• - Manage incident reporting investigation and corrective actions

Experience / Skills / Other

• Mandatory
• Bachelors degree in electrical / mechanical engineering or related technical discipline or 3-5 Years experience in similar management role
• Minimum 810 years of experience in field service management within critical infrastructure data centers or power/cooling systems
• Minimum 35 years in a people leadership role managing field service engineers
• Proven experience managing service operations in UAE or West Africa

• Experience working within a matrix/functional organization structure
• Track record of deliveries against SLA commitments and customer satisfaction targets
• Pre-requisites
• Fluency in English written & local language
• Preferred background
• Professional certifications in critical infrastructure (UPS cooling systems)
• Travel
• Extensive travel expected at 70% of the year
• Occasional international travel to EMEA regional meetings and training
• On-call availability for critical customer escalations
• Field-based work environments including data centers industrial sites and commercial buildings
• Required Competencies Description
• Customer Focus Relentless commitment to customer outcomes and service excellence
• Functional Collaboration Ability to work effectively within a matrix structure taking direction from multiple functional leads
• Execution Excellence Drives operational rigor process compliance and consistent delivery
• People Leadership Develops motivates and retains high-performing field teams
• Commercial Acumen Understands the commercial value of service and contributes to revenue growth
• Safety Leadership Champions a zero-harm culture and leads by example
• Adaptability Thrives in a transforming organization and embraces change
• Communication Clear professional communication with stakeholders at all levels

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