Group General Manager – Industrial & Contracting Divisions

confidential; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial group in Doha is seeking a Group General Manager to oversee strategy and operations across various divisions. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in industrial management, particularly in the GCC. Responsibilities include managing multiple business units, ensuring compliance, and driving business growth. This role demands strong leadership, project management skills, and a hands-on approach to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior management experience in industrial or contracting sectors.
• Strong track record in project management, operations, and financial oversight.
• Experience in the GCC and large-scale construction or industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, operations, and performance of the group’s divisions.
• Oversee business units involved in steel fabrication, engineering, and construction.
• Manage client relationships, bids, and major contracts.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Role Summary

The Group General Manager will lead the strategy, operations, and performance of the group’s Industrial and Contracting divisions. This role involves overseeing multiple business units, driving profitability, ensuring operational excellence, and aligning business performance with the overall group objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across all industrial and contracting subsidiaries.
• Oversee business units involved in steel fabrication, engineering services, construction, interiors, and insulation.
• Develop and execute annual business plans, financial targets, and operational KPIs.
• Monitor and drive project execution, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Manage client relationships, bids, and major contracts with government and private sector clients.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, HSE, and quality standards across operations.
• Identify opportunities for growth, diversification, and process improvement within and across divisions.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Procurement, and Legal to ensure alignment with group-wide policies and systems.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and P&L responsibility for all entities under the divisions.
• Build and manage high-performing leadership teams, fostering accountability and performance.
• Report regularly to Group senior leadership on business performance, risks, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of senior management experience in industrial or contracting sectors, including leadership of multiple business units.
• Strong track record in project management, operations, and financial oversight.
• Experience in the GCC, particularly in large-scale construction or industrial projects, is highly preferred.
• Proven experience managing P&L, project portfolios, and diverse technical teams.

Competencies & Attributes

• Strategic and commercial thinker with strong execution capability.
• Operationally hands-on and results-driven.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple business lines and client segments.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and decision-making maturity.