General Manager – Operations & Business Growth (Vortexen Abu Dhabi)

Job Title

General Manager – Operations & Business Growth (Vortexen Abu Dhabi)

Employment Type

Full-Time | Senior Management Role

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Company Overview

Vortexen Dynamics Industrial Solutions is an engineering-focused company operating in Fire Stopping Services, Industrial Safety Products (PPE), and Specialized Technical Services, serving EPC contractors, industrial clients, and government-linked entities in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.

Role Purpose

The General Manager will be responsible for end-to-end management of Vortexen Abu Dhabi, overseeing both Fire Stopping Services and Safety Products divisions, while driving business growth, operational excellence, compliance, team building, and revenue targets.

This role requires a hands-on leader with strong Abu Dhabi market experience, existing client relationships, and the ability to scale the company by adding new scopes and services.

Key Responsibilities1. Overall Company Management

• Manage day-to-day operations of Vortexen Abu Dhabi
• Ensure smooth functioning of all departments and divisions
• Act as the single-point operational head for the company
• Implement management systems, SOPs, and reporting structures

2. Division Management (Core Responsibility)

Fire Stopping Services

• Manage ongoing fire stopping projects and site activities
• Ensure Civil Defence compliance and approvals
• Supervise engineers, technicians, and subcontractors
• Monitor quality, timelines, safety, and documentation

Safety Products & PPE Reselling

• Manage sourcing, pricing, inventory, and vendor coordination
• Develop B2B sales for PPE and safety consumables
• Coordinate with suppliers, distributors, and logistics partners
• Ensure compliance with UAE standards and client specifications

3. Business Growth & New Scopes

• Identify and introduce new services aligned with Vortexen’s license and market demand
• Upscale company operations with new verticals and revenue streams
• Evaluate feasibility, pricing, manpower, and compliance for new scopes
• Support management in strategic expansion planning

4. Team Building & Workforce Management

• Recruit the right employees for new and existing scopes
• Manage engineers, technicians, sales, admin, and support staff
• Define roles, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Build a disciplined, accountable, and delivery-focused team

5. Sales, Targets & Client Management

• Achieve assigned revenue and profitability targets
• Handle key client meetings and negotiations
• Maintain and expand existing client accounts
• Convert leads into projects and long-term contracts
• Leverage existing Abu Dhabi client network

6. Documentation, Registration & Compliance

• Oversee all documentation, approvals, and registrations, including:
• Civil Defence
• Vendor registrations
• ADNOC / EPC prequalifications
• Compliance certificates and renewals
• Ensure audit readiness and document accuracy
• Coordinate with PROs and authorities when required

7. Office & Operations Supervision

• Supervise office administration and daily operations
• Monitor reporting, MIS, project updates, and financial coordination
• Ensure inter-department coordination and discipline
• Act as management representative in Abu Dhabi

Required Experience & Profile

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Abu Dhabi (mandatory)
• Proven experience in:
• Fire Stopping / Fire Protection Services and/or
• Industrial Safety Products / PPE trading
• Strong understanding of Abu Dhabi regulatory environment
• Existing client base and market connections (mandatory)
• Experience managing projects, teams, and targets
• Sound knowledge of documentation, approvals, and compliance

Key Skills & Traits

• Strong leadership and decision-making ability
• Commercially driven with operational discipline
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills
• Ability to manage multiple divisions simultaneously
• Result-oriented and accountable mindset

Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary (based on experience)
• Performance-based incentives linked to targets
• Long-term growth opportunity within the organization

Reporting

Reports directly to the Director / Chairman – Vortexen Dynamics

Who Should Apply

• Senior professionals currently managing operations in Abu Dhabi
• Individuals with real market exposure and active clients
• Leaders capable of scaling a company, not just maintaining it

Who Should NOT Apply

• Fresh or junior managers
• Candidates without Abu Dhabi experience
• Profiles limited to office-only or documentation-only roles

Job Type: Full-time