Operations Manager

TASC Outsourcing; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment and staffing firm is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Jeddah. The successful candidate will have a strong background in real estate, government relations, and compliance management, with at least 7 years of experience. This permanent role includes a negotiable salary and medical insurance for self and family, emphasizing strategic planning and team leadership.

Benefits

Medical insurance for self and family

Negotiable salary

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in government relations or regulatory compliance, preferably in the real estate industry.
• Proven track record of leading a team.
• Strong understanding of local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead interactions with government authorities to ensure compliance.
• Manage a team of Government Relations Officers and Accountants.
• Register new real estate projects with regulatory bodies.

Skills

Handling multiple departments

Valid driver's license

Experience with Zoho CRM

Hands-on experience across the real estate cycle

Customer service handling experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Real estate management software

Job description

Hello, let me start with my introduction. My name is Mudassar Shaikh, and I'm a Senior Recruitment Consultant at TASC Outsourcing. TASC is one of the region’s leading recruitment, staffing, and HR service providers in the GCC.

We are hiring for one of our Real Estate Clients - Name Confidential. The role is for an Operations Manager, requiring real estate experience only, reporting to the Director of Operations. The job location is Jeddah, with a negotiable salary and medical insurance for self and family. The contract duration is permanent, with a 12-month renewable period.

Job Details

• Working days/hours: Sunday to Thursday (8 hours/day), with occasional weekend work.
• Interview method/process: F2F interviews will be held next week.

Skills

1. Ability to handle multiple departments and teams in operations, admin, and government relations.
2. Valid driver's license.
3. Willingness to undergo 1 month of training in Dubai.
4. Experience with Zoho CRM is an added advantage; if not, training will be provided.

Additional Info

The ideal candidate should understand the entire Sales Purchase Agreement cycle, Unit Launch & Inventory Management, Deal reservation, and admin tasks like KYC & Documentation Collection.

An Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates with a strong understanding of the project registration process, hands-on experience across the full real estate cycle, and exposure to sales administration and operations administration.

• Strong understanding of the project registration process.
• Hands-on experience across the full real estate cycle.
• Experience in escrow account management and property registration.
• Exposure to sales administration and operations administration.
• Broker relationship management and customer service handling experience.

Job Purpose

The Operations Manager leads and manages all interactions with government authorities to ensure full compliance with UAE laws and real estate regulations. The role oversees the activities of Government Relations Officers, Accountants, and Collections Officers, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic planning, government liaison, compliance and documentation, regulatory compliance, issue resolution, financial oversight, collections management, and reporting and documentation.

Main Tasks, Duties, Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement strategies for effective government relations and regulatory compliance.
2. Register new real estate projects with the Saudi Real Estate Authority and other relevant government bodies.
3. Monitor and manage REGA and other related KSA real estate regulatory systems.
4. Lead and manage a team comprising a Government Relations Officer, Accountant, and Collections Officer.
5. Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and government entities.
6. Coordinate with internal departments to ensure all regulatory processes are executed correctly and in a timely manner.
7. Onboard new developers by providing them with complete guidance on project registration processes.
8. Stay informed about changes in government policies and regulations.
9. Handle property registrations, ownership transfers, and termination processes.
10. Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments and government-related financial transactions.
11. Ensure all team members are trained and adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements.
12. Prepare and present regular reports on government relations activities, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Job Specification

Essential Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in law, Public Administration, BA, or a similar role in the Real Estate Industry.

Experiences: 7 years of experience in government relations, regulatory compliance, or a related field, preferably in the real estate industry, with a proven track record of leading a team.

Behavioral Competencies / Skills

Technical skills: Microsoft Office, strong organizational and multitasking skills, experience with CRM systems and real estate management software, knowledge of real estate local market, and in-depth knowledge of local laws and regulations.

• Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and real estate management software.
• Knowledge of real estate local market.
• In-depth knowledge of local laws and regulations.

Competencies: Presentation skills, integrity and trust, time management, attention to details, communication skills, problem-solving, leadership, organizational skills, adaptability, customer focus, and confidentiality.