General Manager GCC

del mar high school; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

del mar high school is seeking a General Manager – GCC to oversee regional operations across GCC markets, focusing on business planning, performance management, and risk control. This is a part-time, remote role with regular virtual meetings.

You will guide local teams, identify growth opportunities, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while aligning regional activities with the overall strategy. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general management, regional leadership, or country management within GCC or similar markets.
• Strong planning, business development, and oversight skills.
• Ability to analyze financial performance, prepare reports, and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management across cultures.
• Comfort with remote work, strong organizational skills and time management.
• Knowledge of GCC market dynamics, regulatory environments, and industry best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Economics; advanced degree is an advantage.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading change initiatives.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or other regional languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional operations and business planning.
• Monitor financial and operational metrics.
• Guide local teams and coordinate strategic initiatives.
• Foster relationships with clients, partners, and regulators.
• Identify growth opportunities and manage risk and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to improve processes.

Skills

General Management

Regional Leadership

Strategic Planning

Business Development

Operations Oversight

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Remote Working

Cross-functional Collaboration

Change Management

GCC Market Knowledge

English Fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Economics

Advanced degree (advantage)

Job description

Role Description The General Manager – GCC will oversee regional operations, including business planning, performance management, and coordination of key initiatives across GCC markets. Daily responsibilities include monitoring financial and operational metrics, guiding local teams, and aligning regional activities with overall company strategy. The role involves fostering relationships with clients, partners, and regulatory bodies, identifying growth opportunities, and managing risk and compliance. The General Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, support decision-making, and ensure delivery of high-quality services. This is a part-time, remote role, requiring regular virtual meetings and proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general management, regional leadership, or country management within GCC or similar markets.


• Strong skills in strategic planning, business development, and operational oversight.


• Ability to analyze financial performance, prepare reports, and manage budgets and forecasts.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across diverse cultures.


• Comfort working remotely, with strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and time management.


• Knowledge of GCC market dynamics, regulatory environments, and industry best practices.


• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree is an advantage.


• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading change initiatives.


• Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic or other regional languages is beneficial.