Head - Energy Management - Al Futtaim Technologies

Job description / Role

Head - Energy Management - Al Futtaim Technologies - Dubai, U.A.E.

As Head of Energy Management you will be responsible to manage the energy management business and related activities in the region. Based in Dubai and with ability to travel to KSA, Egypt and Qatar if required.

You will be reporting to the general manager. You will have to demonstrate a high level of heading Energy Management business especially in energy performance contracting with a record for continuously achieving on-target performance and aggressively complete the business unit successfully.

On this role you will be responsible to develop the energy management services business. Responsible for overall profitability of the business unit. Create sales projections and determine business growth.

Set goals and objectives to sustain the business operations and the improvement. Develop and execute business strategic plans. Drive sales efforts and increasing market share.

Construct and run the annual budget for the energy management. Appraise and monitor the team performance and increase the learning curve of the team. Allocate resources to achieve specific business results. Responsibility toward the team: training, hiring, rewarding, appraising and resolving problems.

Requirements

To be considered for this exciting role, you need to have a Masters Degree specialized in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering. Certifiation such as PMP - Project Management Professional, LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, CEM - Certified Energy Manager, CMVP - Certified Measurement & Verification Professional

Project Management, LEED, Estidama, CEM, CMVP is an asset. You should have a minimum 12+ years of professional experience in Energy services of which at least 8 years management experience in heading energy business unit. Experience of working in a multinational and multicultural environment is an advantage.

Along with previous experience you must have deep knowledge and experience in to the energy management systems and business unit management - Developing Budgets, Coaching, Supervision, Staffing, Project Management, Management Proficiency, Process Improvement, Tracking Budget Expenses, Self-Development, Planning, Performance Management, Inventory Control, Verbal Communication.

To be a successful Head of Department you must be updated on the various developments in energy management. You will also have to showcase excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, time management & project management skills. You should have good leadership & teamwork skills with ability to learn new technologies, an excellent customer service attitude along with the ability to discuss and negotiate at all levels.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.