Operations Director

Facultad de Economía y Empresa (Universidad de Murcia); Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Facultad de Economía y Empresa (Universidad de Murcia) seeks an Operations Director to oversee overall business operations, drive efficiency, and optimize resources across departments. You will align performance with strategic objectives and lead teams to deliver exceptional service.

The role requires a strong background in operations leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration, with emphasis on risk management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Extensive experience in operations management or senior operational leadership.
• Strong knowledge of business processes, performance management, and resource planning.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, suppliers, and operational projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of UAE regulations and business practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee daily business operations and organizational performance.
• Establish operational targets, KPIs, budgets, and performance standards.
• Manage and optimize processes, workflows, and resource allocation.
• Lead and develop operations teams across relevant departments.
• Monitor costs, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Identify operational risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with finance, sales, HR, procurement, and other departments.
• Manage suppliers, contractors, service providers, and key partners.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and safety standards.
• Review operational reports, budgets, forecasts, and performance data.
• Implement cost-control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve operational problems and support effective decision-making.
• Ensure high standards of service, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Report operational performance and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Negotiation

Communication

Team management

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Role Description

The Operations Director is responsible for overseeing overall business operations, improving efficiency, managing resources, and ensuring operational performance aligns with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee daily business operations and organizational performance.
• Establish operational targets, KPIs, budgets, and performance standards.
• Manage and optimize processes, workflows, and resource allocation.
• Lead and develop operations teams across relevant departments.
• Monitor costs, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Identify operational risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with finance, sales, HR, procurement, and other departments.
• Manage suppliers, contractors, service providers, and key partners.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulations, and safety standards.
• Review operational reports, budgets, forecasts, and performance data.
• Implement cost-control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve operational problems and support effective decision-making.
• Ensure high standards of service, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Report operational performance and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Management, or a related field. Extensive experience in operations management or senior operational leadership. Strong knowledge of business processes, performance management, and resource planning. Experience managing teams, budgets, suppliers, and operational projects. Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and business functions. Strong financial and commercial awareness. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business management systems. Experience with ERP, CRM, or operational management platforms is advantageous. Knowledge of UAE regulations and business practices is preferred. Strong organizational and decision-making skills. Professional, proactive, accountable, and results-oriented.