Job Description

Position Overview:

The

Head of Operations - CEO Office

will serve as the operational and strategic link between the CEO and all departments and affiliated entities. The role ensures that strategic priorities are translated into actionable plans and executed effectively, maintaining structure, accountability, and performance across the organization.

This position requires a professional who combines

operational discipline, business acumen, and strategic awareness

-- someone capable of coordinating complex workflows, understanding commercial objectives, and supporting the CEO in both daily execution and long-term planning.

The role offers a clear pathway toward

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

for candidates who demonstrate exceptional performance, reliability, and alignment with the CEO's direction.

Key Responsibilities:1. Strategic Operations & Implementation

Translate the CEO's strategic directives into detailed execution plans and ensure follow-through across all departments. Bridge the gap between strategy and operations, ensuring business goals are supported by efficient processes and measurable outcomes. Maintain visibility over key projects, reporting progress and highlighting risks or delays to the CEO.

2. Business Understanding & Commercial Insight

Collaborate with finance and strategy teams to align operations with financial and business objectives. Contribute to business reviews, cost optimization discussions, and performance analysis of subsidiaries or ventures. Identify opportunities for efficiency, growth, or new revenue channels through operational improvements.

3. Executive Coordination

Act as the coordination point between the CEO, departments, and external partners. Prepare executive briefs, meeting summaries, and follow-up trackers for internal and external discussions. Support the CEO in business meetings, ensuring all operational and financial data are properly prepared and presented.

4. Organizational Efficiency

Improve workflow, communication, and reporting systems across departments. Establish consistent reporting formats and ensure timely submission of progress reports and KPIs. Build a culture of accountability and proactive execution.

5. Governance, Confidentiality & Leadership

Ensure that all internal operations comply with corporate procedures and governance requirements. Handle confidential information with absolute discretion and integrity. Represent the CEO Office professionally and build trusted relationships across internal and external networks.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree

in Business Administration, Management, or related field (MBA preferred).

10-15 years

of progressive experience in operations, strategy execution, or corporate services within a

holding company, family group, or semi-government organization

in the UAE. Strong understanding of

business operations, finance coordination, and strategic planning processes.

Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and translate executive vision into deliverable results. Fluent in

English

;

Arabic

proficiency is an advantage. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Personal Attributes:

Loyal, discreet, and trustworthy. Strategic thinker with operational precision. Structured, organized, and proactive. Calm under pressure and capable of managing complex environments. Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and professional integrity.

Career Path:

This position is designed as a

strategic operational leadership role

reporting directly to the CEO.
Upon demonstrating high performance, initiative, and trusted judgment, the selected candidate may be promoted to

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

, with broader oversight across all operational and business functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED20,000.00 per month

Experience:

operation and, strategy execution: 10 years (Required)
Language:

Arabic (Required) English (Required)
Location:

* Abu Dhabi (Required)