Our client is a leading group of companies looking to hire a General Manager for their Education business to oversee the operational, administration and academics for over 10 schools in UAE. The GM will be responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies that align with the organization's overall goals and objectives and optimizing all operational processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing long-term operational strategies that align with the organisation's overall goals and objectives
- Overseeing multiple operational & administrative projects simultaneously to ensure that employees complete them on time, within budget and to the desired level of quality
- Identifying and mitigating operational risks, ensuring that the organisation can function effectively and overcome unexpected challenges
- Identifying inefficiencies in operational processes and implementing changes that increase efficiency
- Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external partners and customers to achieve operational goals
- Designing, implementing and maintaining a quality management system that ensures consistent quality throughout all operational processes
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement where all employees can identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to ongoing operational optimization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration or a related field and preferably a master's degree
- Over 10 years of experience in Education sector, with at least five years of experience in a leadership role
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing operational strategies that align with organisational objectives
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting and analysis
- Strong leadership and team management skills to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to gather, analyse and interpret data to make informed decisions
- Demonstrated experience in quality management, change management and continuous improvement
