Chief Operating Officer

Job description / Role

About This Role
Drive operational excellence and financial performance as our Chief Operating Officer, overseeing 15 companies organized into three strategic business clusters: Engineering & Tech, Trading, and Services. You'll be the execution engine of our organization, responsible for optimizing performance across our portfolio companies, fostering continuous improvement, and developing strong leadership across our diverse business ecosystem. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership at scale.
What You'll Do
P&L Leadership & Performance Management

Oversee the financial performance of 15 companies across three business clusters, working through General Managers who lead 5 companies each
Partner with cluster GMs to ensure their portfolio companies achieve budget targets and growth objectives
Lead annual operational planning and budgeting processes across all 15 companies, ensuring alignment with overall Group strategy
Monitor key performance indicators across the portfolio and drive corrective actions when needed
Balance short-term results with long-term sustainable growth across diverse company portfolios

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

Implement lean methodologies and best practices across all 15 portfolio companies
Drive efficiency initiatives and operational improvements that enhance profitability at both cluster and company levels
Foster knowledge sharing and collaboration between companies within and across clusters
Ensure all company operations maintain high standards of safety, compliance, and quality
Identify and capture synergies across the portfolio companies

Leadership Development & Team Building

Coach and mentor General Managers to strengthen their leadership capabilities
Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and results-driven performance
Support talent development and succession planning across the clusters
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication

Strategic Support & Execution

Translate Group strategy into actionable operational plans across 15 portfolio companies
Identify growth opportunities and operational synergies across companies and clusters
Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management across all portfolio companies
Support the CEO in strategic decision-making with insights from the entire portfolio

Essential Experience

8+ years in senior operational leadership roles with multi-company or portfolio P&L responsibility
Experience managing complex organizational structures with multiple business units or portfolio companies
Track record of driving operational improvements and achieving financial targets across diverse businesses
Experience in coaching and developing senior managers who themselves manage multiple entities

Industry Background

Experience in portfolio company management, holding company operations, or multi-entity business environments
Understanding of different business models across engineering/tech, trading, and services industries
Experience optimizing performance across diverse company portfolios with varying operational requirements

Core Competencies

P&L management with strong financial acumen and budget oversight experience
Operations management including process improvement, efficiency optimization, and quality management
Leadership development with proven ability to coach and mentor senior team members
Process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks
Strategic thinking with ability to translate strategy into operational execution

Personal Attributes

Results-oriented mindset with focus on achieving measurable outcomes
Hands-on leadership style with comfort diving into operational details when needed
Strong analytical skills with data-driven approach to decision making
Collaborative leadership style that builds trust and accountability
Excellent communication skills for working across different business functions
Continuous improvement mindset with passion for operational excellence

About the Company

With over decades of expertise, KBN Group Holding is a leading name in Qatar’s private sector. KBN Group Holding offers an array of opportunities for our customers to prosper and grow.

Using technological advancements and sustainable solutions, we have continued to generate intrinsic value for businesses and increase investment opportunities by providing top-quality business solutions to our clients.