Job Description

Main Objectives

To Lead and manage the day to day operations of the Central Support Division inclusive of the Projects, Facility Management, Information & Communication Technology, Information Security, and Procurements & Logistics Departments through the delivery of quality, efficient, cost-effective and timely professional services to support the company’s main business units.

Main Duties

• Develop and establish sound governing and operating policies for all departments within the Central Support Division and monitor their implementation.
• Ensure interests of the Company, shareholders, and employees are preserved and protected through constantly reviewing and amending policies.
• Provide leadership and direction to all business aspects in the Central Support Division to ensure that quality of decisions and actions are significantly improved.
• Develop, implement and manage the budget of the Central Support Division.
• Direct internal operations to achieve budgeted results and other financial targets, and to preserve the capital funds invested in the Company.
• Report regularly, to the CEO with appropriate, timely and quality information so the CEO can carry out his/her responsibilities effectively.
• Appraise and evaluate the results of overall operations of the Central Support Division regularly and systematically, and report these results to the CEO.
• Exercise with great attention the authorities stipulated in the Schedule of Authorities approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.
• Ensure that the operations have the necessary and optimized resources to operate efficiently and effectively.
• Monitor division KPIs to optimize operations and drive efficiencies.
• Ensure that processes and procedures are regularly reviewed, and whenever possible reengineered and improved to achieve effective, efficient operations.
• Monitor service level in the whole Central Support Division and ensure that customers’ requirements and satisfactions targets are met.
• Ensure that all operations and activities are performed in compliance with local regulations and laws.
• Represent the Company in executive forums locally and abroad and ensure the best possible professional image is reflected and the right message is conveyed at all times.
• Develop sound business relationship with the Company’s key stakeholders and ensure that the relationship is maintained professionally for the best interest of the Company.
• Oversee the establishment of effective risk management and control systems across departments within the Central Support Division.
• Ensure compliance with the Company and airport authorities’ occupational health, safety, security and quality requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Master’s degree in business administration or a related field is preferred.
• Bachelor degree in business administration or a relevant field as a minimum requirement.

Experience:

• Minimum of 14 years of experience in progressive strategic, operational and leadership roles.
• Aviation industry experience is preferable.

Other Essential Requirements:

• English and Arabic languages are required.
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Time Management skills
• Problem solving skills

Skills Required

• Aviation