Majid Al Futtaim
Facilities and Travel Operations Director
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 16/10/2025
Job overview
Date posted
01/09/2025
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 60,000 - 100,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/10/2025
Job description
We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Operations Director to lead our corporate services functions, encompassing corporate facilities, global travel, corporate card programs, and the financial aspects of government relations. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in optimizing operational efficiency, managing complex budgets, mitigating risks, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships within a large, multinational environment.
Required skills
corporate facilities management
office space planning
maintenance management
security operations
environmental health and safety
vendor management
contract management
global travel program management
travel policy optimization
corporate card program management
expense reporting
financial compliance
risk mitigation
budget management
financial analysis
government relations finance
data analytics
enterprise software
travel expense systems
Key responsibilities
- Develop and execute global strategies for corporate facilities management, including office space planning, maintenance, security, renovation, enhancement and environmental health and safety across all corporate locations.
- Oversee vendor relationships and contracts for facilities services, ensuring optimal service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive global travel program, optimizing travel policies, vendor relationships (airlines, hotels, car rentals), and online booking tools.
- Administer and optimize the global corporate card program, including policy development, card issuance, expense reporting, and reconciliation processes.
- Implement data analytics to identify spending patterns and opportunities for cost efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Work in close collaboration with the Government Relations and Legal teams to manage the financial aspects of government interactions, including lobbying expenditures, political contributions (where legally permissible and compliant with company policy).
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic government relations initiatives.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and cost-effectiveness across all areas of responsibility.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10-15+ years of progressive experience in operations management within a large, multinational organization, preferably in the retail sector.
- Proven experience in managing corporate facilities, global travel programs, and corporate card programs on a large scale.
- Demonstrated experience with the financial aspects of government relations, including compliance and reporting.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, cost control, and financial analysis.
- Proficiency in relevant enterprise software and travel/expense management systems.
