Deputy Managing Director – Telco & Security (Arabic Speaker)

Job description / Role

One of my clients, a leading player in the IT / Telco / Defence / Security space in the Middle East, is looking to hire a Deputy Managing Director in Abu Dhabi.

Ideal candidate will be an Arabic Speaker with atleast 10 years experience in managing Security companies in the UAE.

Job Description

• Full delegated authority to act on behalf of the Executive Director when required.
• Responsible for the development and execution of the Foundation's technical strategy;
• Provides leadership and direction for technical staff, setting an effective agenda and ensuring performance goals are met and set;
• Serves as a mentor, coach and guide to senior staff, particularly with regards to the needs of the Employee or Client;
• Provides guidance, as requested by the Managing Director, , business development and partnership activities as well as marketing.
• Other duties as requested by the Managing Director.

Purpose

1. Identifying, developing, and introducing new business development products to meet the requirements of the evolving Telecom sector;
2. Preparing business reports, work plans and budgets.
3. Participating in internal and external meetings related to Telecom activities.
4. Manage the day-to-day operations of the company.
5. Manage, motivate, develop the Team.
6. Manage resources efficiently and effectively to achieve the company’s objectives.
7. Chair Management Team meetings.
8. Take a leadership role in establishing or developing the company’s culture and values.
9. Ensure that there is a succession plan in place.

Tasks

1.Consistent achievement of targets.
2.Development of the management team.
3.High customer satisfaction levels.
4.Continuous improvement program of company policy and procedures.
5.Timely and accurate forecasts of the future performance of the Company.

Requirements

Personality

•Strong leadership
•Focused on training of subordinates
•Strong financial and business acumen and experience
•Customer focused
•Middle East Experience

Qualifications

•Degree in business, engineering, finance or a science
•Minimum of 10 years of management experience
•Telecom Industry experience – Good knowledge

About the Company

Networkers is a global recruitment consultancy helping unite job-seekers and hiring companies across the technology industry. Since Networkers was established in 2000, the business has grown considerably and we have consistently proven our ability to connect the right people with the right roles in the right businesses around the world. What makes us unique is our ability to offer a local service on a global scale. From our 14 offices spanning across four continents, we are able to recruit in more than 130 countries.