Al Futtaim Jobs - PLEX - Sr. Operations Manager | AFGRE | UAE (AE)

Job Requisition ID: [[93361]] 

 

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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.

 

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Al Futtaim Malls are pleased to announce the launch of PLEX Management Services, which will offer a wide range of Asset Management, Development, Leasing, HR, Finance and Brand Experience expertise to shopping malls and retail organizations in the MENA region. 

This new business venture aims to:

• Leverage our expertise & organization to grow our Malls business
• Expand our market share with new markets and retailers
• Develop and sell additional products, concepts and services
• Create new opportunities for growth of talent within the organization

 

Plex promises to offer expertise in design of integrated retail destinations, building and executing organizations that are preferred business partners, generating sustainable growth and long-term value creation thorough understanding of retail dynamics, shopping mall management and global best practice capabilities.

 

Job Title:                             Sr. Operations Manager

Reports to:                          General Mall Manager

Department:                        Mall Management

Location:                             Dubai UAE

 

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for the efficient and best in class Customer Experience delivery, Tenant Relations and Project Management for the mall, with emphasis on quality service standards, efficient management and safety for all stakeholders.  To be the key point of contact with the Development Team, liaising between Mall and Projects work through multi-million dirham property opening. To act as In-charge in absence of the Asset Manager in all respects.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Development Program Coordination:

• Management of planned, reactive and incidental works delivery for safety, traffic, housekeeping, waste management and pest control, customer experience, tenant relations.
• Responsible for coordinating mall operating requirements over the duration of the current expansion project.
• Responsible for communicating project timelines to all relevant team members.

Proactive Energy Management:

• Drive Centre Sustainability Program, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders, including energy conservation, waste management initiatives

Asset Management/Capital Expenditure:

• Indirectly negotiate and recommend procurement of capital assets aligned to the budget ensuring new assets being brought into operations are entered onto pre-planned maintenance program and subject to QA procedures

Mall Marketing and Specialty Leasing events: (Indirect involvement)

• Review Specialty leasing concepts in conjunction with the Specialty Leasing Manager in terms of mall operation.
• Review execution of marketing activities in and outside the asset as per operation guidelines.

Coordination:

• Local Authorities: Coordinate with Police, Civil Defense, and Dubai Municipality & City management for site wide requirement.
• Development: Coordinate closely with development through the mall redevelopment with a focus on customer service, safety and flexibility to deliver the redevelopment in an operating mall. Ensure operating procedures in place through a redevelopment,
• Tenants: Responsible for the coordination and communication with tenants with respect to operational requirements; job request procedures
• Tenants (Retail Fit-outs):  Liaise closely with AFGRE retail delivery team for the proactive and safe delivery and exits of retailers

Standard of Tenants Premises:

• Responsible for safety checks on all electrical boards, installations and fire-fighting systems.

Reporting:

• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports, with the objective of keeping the management informed about all issues relating to operations of mall and taking necessary action thereof.
• Prepare monthly financial analysis for operations for the Retail Operation monthly report.

Staff Management:

• Responsibility for management of the staff recruitment, selection, training/development and succession planning.

Duty Management:

• Responsible for the organisation & implementation of Duty management.

 

JOB CONTEXT:

Comply with and use of organisational procedures and policies governing Operations and Customer service procurement in strict accordance with the DOA limits.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

University Graduate in any discipline preferred Bilingual (English and Arabic speaking skills desirable)

 

Minimum Experience:

5-7 years’ relevant experience in a shopping mall/hotel especially with back ground in project management, customer service and  authority relationships.

Direct involvement in leasing or specialty leasing an asset.

 

Behavioural Competencies:

• Teamwork across multiple disciplines and levels of management
• Effective leader, communicator and trainer
• Professional Knowledge
• Conflict management
• Organisational understanding to drive desired outcomes.
• Personal Leadership

 

Ref: NS

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