General Manager

Elegancia Joinery is seeking a highly accomplished General Manager with 25–30 years of experience across contracting and industrial operations , specifically within joinery, fit-out, or related construction manufacturing sectors. The ideal candidate will bring strong P&L ownership , sharp business acumen , and a proven track record of delivering mega projects across the MENA region , particularly within the GCC .

This role requires a strategic leader capable of driving operational excellence, commercial performance, and sustainable growth while maintaining world-class quality and delivery standards.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Lead overall business strategy, growth plans, and market positioning for Elegancia Joinery.
• Own full P&L responsibility , including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability improvement.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and diversification initiatives within GCC and MENA markets.
• Drive operational efficiency, scalability, and long-term sustainability of the joinery business.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end operations including manufacturing, project delivery, procurement, logistics, and installation.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of large-scale and luxury mega projects in compliance with contractual requirements.
• Implement best practices in production planning, quality control, HSE, and risk management.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across factory and site operations.

Commercial & Project Delivery

• Provide executive oversight on major bids, contracts, claims, and negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to ensure delivery excellence on high-profile projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders across the region.

People & Leadership

• Build, lead, and mentor senior management and technical teams.
• Establish a high-performance culture aligned with Elegancia values and quality standards.
• Ensure robust succession planning and talent development across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• 25–30 years of experience within contracting and industrial environments , preferably joinery, fit-out, or construction manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing P&L and leading full business operations.
• Strong exposure to mega projects (luxury hotels, high-rise towers, mixed-use developments) across MENA .
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering projects within the GCC .
• Civil Engineering background preferred .
• Excellent commercial, financial, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at executive and board level.