Al Futtaim Jobs - Head of Network Development Projects- Automotive | Dubai, UAE (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 58956 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

General Manager - Network Development

 

Job Purpose: To provide support to the automotive operations in Network development planning to all Al-Futtaim automotive Projects

 

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide effective support/advice on Network Development for current and future facilities requirements in the domestic markets pertaining to new facilities.
• Manage concept and design programmes with costing for future automotive developments.
• Develop project execution plans and related communication documents with KPI’s
• Work closely with internal departments and stakeholders through regular meetings to ensure client/ contractual needs and expectations are communicated to achieve positive results
• Review and track progress against budgets and time line targets; recommend and propose changes to existing plans and operating budgets; implementing approved changes
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crisis and design contingency plans
• Determine content of status reports from the project team, analyse results and troubleshoot areas, Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team and among the sub-contractors
• Assist procurement and operational team members in project moves & and building RFP tender responses
• Liaise with sub-contractors and 3rd party service providers on the strict guidelines given to them in order to meet customer expectations
• Train, motivate and supervise project team members and sub-contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned tasks

 

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

 

Key Competencies

 1. Behavioral

 -Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making, organisation, presentation and negotiating skills

 -Strong background in client relationship management and a proven track record in business development and growth

-Demonstrated success in managing (KPI’s) Key Performance Indicators

 -Manage customer situations promptly and professionally meeting commitments for service and assistance

 2. Communication

 -Ability to communicate and interact effectively with people from multi-functional and diverse backgrounds

 -Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

 -Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, clients and vendors

 3. Technical

 -In-depth knowledge of all products and services

 -Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications

 

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

 

- 10 years minimum Senior Management experience in Automotive operations

- Proven track record of delivering development projects on time and within budget

- MS Project or Similar IT Software User Capability.

 

 

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