Division Manager - Elevator

Job Requisition ID: 164484

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role

The Divisional Manager of the Elevator & Escalator Division, KSA, oversees all aspects of design, sales, installation, maintenance, and quality of elevator/escalator equipment provided to customers. Responsibilities include managing relationships with principals, customers, developers, and consultants, as well as handling the division’s P&L. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating operations, while ensuring improved performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability through effective strategies and methods.

What you will do

Financials

• Responsible for managing the Profit & Loss (P&L) of the Elevators Division, KSA.
• Monitoring and overseeing Accounts Receivables to ensure timely collections.
• Managing Cash Flow to maintain liquidity and operational efficiency.
• Controlling costs within the allocated budget to optimize financial performance.
• Identifying and managing risks to ensure smooth operations and mitigate potential issues.
• Aligning the division's objectives with AFET’s broader vision and strategic goals.

Business Development & Processes

• Drive business growth by expanding opportunities with existing clients.
• Enhance customer acquisition and retention strategies to grow the customer base.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key principals and partners to support business expansion.
• Streamline and improve organizational processes and procedures for greater operational efficiency.

Engineering, Sales, Installation & Maintenance

• Lead pre-sales engineering and estimation activities to provide accurate technical proposals and cost assessments.
• Oversee sales efforts, driving business growth and client acquisition.
• Manage the installation and execution of projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Supervise maintenance operations to ensure optimal performance and longevity of installed systems.

Quality / Standards, Health, Safety & Environment

• Ensure compliance with ISO procedures and standards across all operations.
• Monitor and control the quality performance of projects to meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
• Oversee and enforce adherence to AFE's Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policy.
• Actively support and participate in safety and environmental initiatives to promote a safe and sustainable workplace.

Required Skills to be successful

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in management position in Elevators & Escalators Industry, preferably in the GCC.
• Excellent knowledge of Contract Conditions, Health and Safety Regulations, Local Authorities Requirements for the Projects & Maintenance of Elevators & Escalators.
• Well Conversant with International Standards and specifications for Elevators & Escalators, ISO Standards.

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor Of Engineering / Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Acquired business leadership skills through on the job program is a plus.

About Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies

Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies offers customers complete engineering and systems integration solutions. The Engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt providing a wide variety of products and services from air conditioning, scaffolding and access solutions, elevators and escalators, control and life safety, facilities management, building products, MEP, Energy Management, Technology Infrastructure and Digital Transformation.

The Technologies division provides complete business solutions to large, medium and small customers that include, contact centre solutions, business applications, business intelligence, data management, advanced analytics amongst others. The IT infrastructure portfolio comprises IP telephony, ELV systems, networking solutions, professional audio-visual solutions and managed services.

These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning and after-sales maintenance contracts.