Director of Operations

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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

Our client, an event management organization, is currently looking for a Director of Operations to be based in Abu Dhabi. They are looking for someone to define and execute the business vision, mission, strategy aligned with Foundation’s vision in enhancing its operations and activities. Develop the Foundation’s strategy, supervise the preparation of operational and business plan and direct the Foundation towards the achievement of its objectives. Achieve business objectives, forecasts and targets set by the Board, and ensure that all operations are managed efficiently in terms of the key resource allocation and productivity.
Your responsibilities would include but are not limited to:

• Define and advocate Foundation’s values and culture in consultation with Founder
• Extensive experience in artistic programming preferably in music festivals.
• Coordinate with the senior managers in developing goals, objectives and budgets pertinent to their functions
• Ensure the execution of Foundation’s overall strategic objectives set by Board is met.
• Lead critical negotiations and agreements to have a strategic impact on the development of the Foundation
• Assist Founder in directing and overseeing day-to-day activities of the company and establish long and short term goals and objectives based on the vision and mission and overall guidelines of the company
• Represent the Founder in meetings with external entities, upon the request of the Founder
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders partners/ alliances (technical partners, art & music companies, artists & individuals, government, etc) to ensure positive image of the company
• Maintain and Develop international and national relations with external parties
• Build up new programmes by researching and evaluating proposed ideas by relevant parties.
• Build up the recognition of the Foundation and improve the credibility of the company by bringing awards.
• Assist Founder in directing and overseeing high-quality and efficient implementation of strategic plans and policies that fulfill the needs of the company
• Assist Founder in directing and overseeing the functioning of the company by providing strategic guidance and leadership to the Senior Managers to help them achieve the annual objectives set for the company
• Assist Founder to direct and monitor the performance of the company. Review the operating results of the company, compare them to established objectives and follow-up to ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results
• Establish performance standards and provide regular reviews and developmental plans for the senior managers
• Review the reports, recommendations presented by the senior managers and provide direction and feedback as required
• Develop and manage regular reporting process to the Board on the Foundation’s plans, performance and other important matters
• Maintain relationship and synergy amongst departments so as to ensure mutual commitment of achieving the company strategic objectives
• Encourage and regulate internal and external communication and create a transparent and collaborative working environment
• Assist the Founder generate source leads through professional associations and networks for potential growth opportunities
• Support the Founder to review programmes/events, outlines, diagnoses and undertake strategic decision making when determining which programmes/events to pursue
• Provide high-level monitoring during the end-to-end program/event life cycle
• Perform other operational tasks as they arise and as delegated by the Founder and the Board of Director.

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for the role, you must meet the following criteria:

• A bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is an advantage
• With significant experience in operations.
• Good command in English.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

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