General Manager, Qatar

Otis Elevator Co.; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Otis Elevator Co. in Qatar seeks a seasoned operations leader to manage daily branch operations, integrate field operations with sales and administration, and drive customer service excellence.

The role emphasizes growing the local portfolio while upholding Otis standards and EH&S guidelines. The successful candidate will oversee development plans, streamline internal processes, mentor talent, and ensure high-quality service delivery across all customer touchpoints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in Engineering, Finance, or Business Administration/Management.
• Certification such as CCM/CPM preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in managing operations in a construction/engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations for the assigned service branch including field operations, sales and administration.
• Grows the portfolio within the assigned area with a focus on efficient customer service.
• Ensures branch adherence to service quality and EH&S standards.
• Supports sales leads and maintains client relationships to drive new equipment and service opportunities.
• Drives a service-oriented, performance-driven culture and achieves branch service quality targets.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration/Management or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-07-24

Country: Qatar

Location: QAT01: Office No. 3 & 4, 4th Floor, Al Manara Building, B Ring Road Doha Al Jadeeda, PO Box 23500, Doha – Qatar

Role Overview

The role holder is responsible for managing all day-to-day operations for the assigned service branch including field operations, sales and administration. The role holder is responsible for growing the portfolio within the assigned area with a committed focus on delivering efficient customer service.

Core Responsibilities

• Manages the alignment between financial and strategic planning in the branch to ensure achievement of business objectives for Otis – Middle East.
• Implements branch-based development plans, coordinates activities regarding launch of new products and services, and streamline of internal processes according to established policies and procedures.
• Monitors and controls the operations and administration of the branch to maximize efficiency and productivity and to provide consistently high standards of external customer service.
• Supports the new equipment and service sales leads to proactively seek sales opportunities through synergies of Otis – Middle East businesses and maintain client relationships.
• Develops a service-oriented and performance driven culture by ensuring that all service quality targets are met by the branch.
• Ensures all field operations activities at the branch are delivered as per the defined service quality and EH&S standards.
• Implements strategies for customer service improvement initiatives to enhance overall customer experience and ensure best in class service delivery across all customer touch points.
• Directs customer complaint handling, provides advice, gets involved in resolving escalated complaints, and implementing other processes/initiatives as needed with the aim to enhance customer satisfaction in the branch.
• Directs implementation of change initiatives within the branch to facilitate the adoption of new or improved operational processes and/or procedures.
• Supports the development of a continuous talent pipeline for key roles in own department and provides mentoring for high potential talent in the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration/Management or equivalent
• Relevant certification such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Construction Project Management (CPM) or equivalent is preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in managing operations in a construction/engineering organization

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