Quality Strategy & Operations Leader

keller Executive Search; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive recruitment firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Head of Quality Management. In this senior role, you will shape quality management strategy, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence across the organization. Responsibilities include leading teams, setting multi-year strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring alignment with local regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set a clear multi-year strategy and translate it into quarterly plans with accountable metrics.
• Lead teams with a focus on coaching, psychological safety, and high performance.
• Embed ISO-aligned quality systems and corrective-action programs.
• Build data-driven operating rhythms, dashboards, and continuous-improvement loops.
• Own budgets and vendor relationships; negotiate contracts that balance value, risk, and speed.
• Design compliant processes aligned to local regulations and internal policies.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and People Operations to execute company priorities.
• Represent the function to senior leadership; prepare crisp updates and decision memos.

Job description

A leading executive recruitment firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Head of Quality Management. In this senior role, you will shape quality management strategy, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence across the organization. Responsibilities include leading teams, setting multi-year strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring alignment with local regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a focus on continuous improvement.