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Skyports limited

<div>Job Title: General Manager, Dubai
Location: Dubai, Hybrid 
Department: Commercial, Infrastructure 
Type: Permanent, Full time 
About Us: 
Founded in 2018, Skyports is at the forefront of the Advanced Air Mobility revolution, developing and operating cutting-edge infrastructure for electric air taxis and leveraging drone technology to transform business operations across industries. 
Our business is split into two key areas:<ul><li>
Skyports Infrastructure plays a vital role in the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem, designing, building, owning, and operating vertiports that enable eVTOL operators to take off and land in cities around the world.</li><li>
Skyports Drone Services uses drones to streamline logistics, capture data, and enhance operational efficiency, with a focus on rural deliveries, surveying, surveillance, and maritime services.</li></ul>
With our presence in this dynamic, high-growth industry, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our mission to reshape the future of air mobility. 
The Role: 
Skyports is seeking an experienced and independent leader to join us as the General Manager for Dubai. Your primary objective will be to deliver our flagship project in Dubai with Joby Aviation and RTA, delivering a network of vertiports and launching commercial operations in 2026.
Based in Dubai, the role will involve occasional travel within the Middle East and to our global headquarters in London, UK. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Drive strategic execution of our Dubai project, overseeing functions across operations, construction, business development and marketing</li><li>
Manage Skyports Dubai P/L, manage budgets, forecasts and reports</li><li>
Serve as the Accountable Manager for Skyports, ensure the company maintains all required approvals, certifications, and compliance with applicable aviation regulations</li><li>
Lead and manage local team, driving accountability, ownership and execution excellence</li><li>
Identify and manage project delivery and commercial risks</li><li>
Own relationships and liaise with senior leadership from key project partners and government stakeholders</li><li>
Provide regular reporting to Skyports senior leadership</li><li>
Advise the business on infrastructure matters from the Dubai market perspective</li></ul>
About You: 
v Essential 
<ul><li>
A strong background of project delivery in real estate, infrastructure and/or aviation</li><li>
Leadership presence to direct a large internal team and influence external stakeholders effectively</li><li>
Maturity to ask challenging questions and deliver difficult news while maintaining a solution-oriented focus</li><li>
Proven ability to plan, lead and manage complex projects and concurrent work-streams across multiple business functions, many with tight deadlines and competing priorities</li><li>
A highly motivated, proactive, self-starter and team-player who likes a challenge and has the ingenuity and resilience to find the solutions to overcome them</li><li>
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English language to execute on our project, and to build strong networks and relationships</li><li>
Ability to problem solve on the fly; someone who can ask the questions that have not been asked and can find the answers too</li><li>
Comfort navigating through ambiguity as this is new industry and no one yet has all the answers</li><li>
 Flexibility to travel</li></ul>
Preferred<ul><li>
Experience in managing infrastructure or transport projects in the Middle East</li><li>
Experience working with government stakeholders in Dubai</li></ul>
What We Offer:<ul><li>
Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>
Opportunity to work in an innovative and growing industry.</li><li>
A collaborative and dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for professional development.</li><li>
Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.</li></ul>
How to Apply: 
If you&rsquo;re passionate about marketing and keen to be part of a pioneering company that is changing the future of transportation, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you&rsquo;re a great fit for this role. 
Skyports is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</div>

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