Facilities and Travel Operations Director

Facilities and Travel Operations Director

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Job Title

Operations Director (Global Corporate Facilities, Travel, Corporate Cards, Government Relations Finance) MAF Global Solutions UAE

Role Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Operations Director to lead our corporate services, including facilities, global travel, corporate cards, and government relations finance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in optimizing operations, managing budgets, mitigating risks, and building stakeholder relationships in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for facilities management, including space planning, maintenance, security, and safety.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for facilities services.
• Design and oversee a global travel program, optimizing policies and vendor partnerships.
• Administer the corporate card program, including policy, issuance, and expense reconciliation.
• Utilize data analytics for cost savings and risk management.
• Collaborate with government relations and legal teams on financial aspects of government interactions.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Manage departmental budgets ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related; Master's preferred.
• 10-15+ years of experience in operations within a large multinational, preferably retail.
• Experience managing facilities, travel, and corporate card programs at scale.
• Knowledge of government relations finance, compliance, and reporting.
• Strong financial skills in budgeting and analysis.
• Proficiency in enterprise and travel management software.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Director
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management
• Industry: Retail

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