Senior Operations Manager - Corporate School Operations

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 312,480; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead corporate school operations. This role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and supporting growth across multiple campuses.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and significant senior-level management experience within the education sector. Strong compliance knowledge and leadership skills are essential.

The role offers a competitive salary range of 18,000–28,000 AED per month.

Qualifications

• Senior-level operations management experience within the education sector.
• Strong knowledge of KHDA, MOE, DHA, Dubai Municipality, and UAE school compliance standards.
• Proven experience managing multi-site operations, facilities, and support services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all group schools.
• Develop, implement, and monitor standardized operating procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory authority requirements.
• Oversee school operations including administration and facilities management.
• Support budgeting processes and resource optimization across campuses.

Skills

School operations management

Regulatory compliance

Facilities management

Health and safety leadership

Budgeting and cost control

Vendor and procurement coordination

Operational reporting

Strategic planning

Team leadership and development

Inspection and audit management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Education Management, or related field

Job description

Senior Operations Manager – Corporate School Operations

Job Snapshot:

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Education Management
• Function: Operations-Plant Management
• Experience: Senior operations leadership experience required
• Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 18,000–28,000 AED (per month) approximate

Overview

Senior Operations Manager hiring opportunity in Dubai within the Education Management sector for experienced corporate leaders with strong expertise in school operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic management. This role focuses on driving operational excellence across multiple campuses, improving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and supporting sustainable growth across the group's educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all group schools to ensure consistency and performance excellence.
• Develop, implement, and monitor standardized operating procedures for improved efficiency and service quality.
• Ensure full compliance with KHDA, MOE, DHA, Dubai Municipality, and other regulatory authority requirements.
• Oversee school operations including administration, facilities management, transportation, health and safety, and support services.
• Lead training and development initiatives for facilities teams and support service staff.
• Support budgeting processes, cost control strategies, and resource optimization across multiple campuses.
• Coordinate closely with MSOs, procurement teams, and leadership teams for smooth operational execution.
• Prepare accurate operational reports, performance summaries, and compliance documentation for Board‑level review.
• Respond to inspection findings and lead corrective action plans to maintain operational excellence.
• Monitor vendor performance, service quality, and contractual compliance across outsourced services.
• Strengthen governance, risk management, and service delivery standards across all operational functions.
• Support long‑term institutional growth through strategic planning and operational improvements.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Education Management, or a related field is required.
• Previous senior‑level operations management experience within the education sector is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of KHDA, MOE, DHA, Dubai Municipality, and UAE school compliance standards is essential.
• Proven experience managing multi‑site operations, facilities, and support services.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent budgeting, cost control, and procurement coordination skills.
• Strong reporting, analytical, and performance monitoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Professional commitment to operational excellence and service quality.

Skills Set

• School operations management
• Regulatory compliance
• Facilities management
• Health and safety leadership
• Budgeting and cost control
• Vendor and procurement coordination
• Operational reporting
• Strategic planning
• Team leadership and development
• Inspection and audit management