General Manager Middle East

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (hybrid)Full-time

As General Manager of MTD Arabia, you are responsible for the daily management and strategic growth of our operations in the Middle East, with a focus on Flex and all support functions.

You play a key role in achieving our growth objectives in this region and ensure that all operational processes run smoothly and efficiently. You co-design and oversee structures for effective planning and control of business processes to ensure optimal operations.

You liaise closely with account and project managers on the progress of acquired projects, and with the team of field engineers on execution. Customer satisfaction, quality, efficient use of personnel, resources and materials and the implementation of process improvements are central to your role.

The Middle East is one of our key focus regions for growth, which means your team will need to grow accordingly. Not all roles are currently filled, so this role requires a hands-on approach including on-site project management.

You report to the CCO in the Netherlands.

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  • As General Manager you will give daily guidance to the entire operations department and are responsible for the 24/7 service;
  • Coordinate fleet management, planning and the project office;
  • Is responsible for water quality and ISO quality standards;
  • Ensures tasks and responsibilities between the various departments;
  • Develops a new way of working, budgeting and operating for the Flex division in the Middle East. It will require pioneering;
  • Provides reports to management and checks project calculations;
  • Optimize collaboration between various departments.
What makes you the right candidate?
  • Higher education level (bachelor or master) in a technical or logistics field;
  • At least six years of practical experience in hands-on project implementation;
  • Strong communication skills and a customer-oriented mindset;
  • An excellent command of both Arabic and English;
  • Organizational talent, improvisational 'hands on', with a flexible, stress-resistant attitude;
  • Technical insight, quality awareness and a results-driven approach;
  • Leadership skills: you motivate and inspire your team;
  • Willingness to be operationally involved when required.

Why work at MTD?

Working at MTD is much more than a job; it is collaborating on innovative water solutions that can make a difference. As an international specialist in temporary water infrastructures for drinking and wastewater, you will work together with a team of driven colleagues on meaningful projects.

Our respect for water is embedded in our DNA, and we are passionate about saving water and improving the water balance worldwide with our sustainability initiatives.

As a global market leader, we handle more than 1,500 events and projects every year. From world-famous festivals such as Tomorrowland and Sziget to essential facilities at natural disasters or refugee camps.

So whether you are helping on industrial projects, at expos, UN conferences, or at major sporting events like the Olympics and Formula 1, at MTD you will help build solutions that make a real impact.

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What do you get from us?

  • A contract for 40 hours a week with the prospect of permanent employment;
  • A pension scheme, holiday pay and 30 holiday days;
  • Lease car;
  • Bonus scheme in case of permanent employment;
  • Development opportunities through (internal) training courses;

Interested?

Would you like to respond to this challenging position as General Manager Middle East? Then send your CV to [email protected] or respond using the form below and we might meet in Tilburg.

Do you have questions about a vacancy or would like more information? Then please contact Ton Brands, Corporate Recruiter, on +31 (0)65 18 71 487 or [email protected].

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