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Managing Director (Waste Management)
Job summary
A waste management company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a CEO to lead and scale its operations. The role involves driving business growth, overseeing P&L, and managing client relationships while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic leadership and a proven track record in multi-site operations. A bachelor's degree and 15+ years of relevant experience are required, with a focus on change management and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of relevant experience, including 7–8+ years in a comparable senior leadership role.
- Proven track record leading multi-site operations, P&L ownership, and client-facing delivery in the UAE/GCC.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the business strategy for waste management.
- Drive business growth across existing and new services.
- Lead client and stakeholder management.
- Oversee contracts and subcontractors' compliance.
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and ensure financial performance.
Skills
Education
We are seeking a CEO to lead and scale its waste management operations . This role owns overall business performance, including strategy, operations, client management, growth, and P&L , while ensuring best-in-class QHSE compliance , service quality, and team leadership.
- Define and execute the business strategy and operating model for waste management activities.
- Drive business growth across existing services and new opportunities (recycling, sustainability / green initiatives).
- Lead client and stakeholder management including key accounts, partners, and relevant authorities.
- Oversee contracts and subcontractors , ensuring compliance, performance, and effective governance.
- Establish and continuously improve processes, controls, and reporting to support operational excellence.
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance , ensuring cost discipline and margin delivery.
- Lead change management initiatives, including digitization / automation and performance improvement programs.
- Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams (hiring, training, coaching, succession planning).
- Champion a strong Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) culture and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
- Consistently model and enforce safe work practices , incident reporting, and risk prevention.
- Ensure adherence to security and cybersecurity requirements, including during travel and remote work.
- Promote a mindset of continuous improvement , operational discipline, and digital adoption.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- 15+ years of relevant experience, including 7–8+ years in a comparable senior leadership role.
- Proven track record leading multi-site operations , P&L ownership , and client-facing delivery in the UAE / GCC.
- Demonstrated experience in change management and digital / process transformation .
- Strong commercial acumen and market understanding; able to build pipelines and win / retain business.
Skills / Competencies
- Strategic leadership, operational excellence, and execution rigor.
- Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication.
- Data-driven decision-making, analytical thinking, and structured reporting.
People leadership : coaching, talent development, accountability, and culture building.
Valid UAE driving license (mandatory).
Fluent English (mandatory). Additional languages are a plus.
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