Operations Senior Manager

This position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate the corporate vision into actionable operational strategies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and innovative solutions that meet international standards.

• Oversee and coordinate the activities of the company’s Lines of Business (LoBs).
• Develop the Operations Department’s annual budget as part of the company’s overall budget and conduct monthly follow-ups.
• Review and approve project P&L statements and monitor project execution accordingly.
• Ensure the smooth execution of all projects, from design and production to commissioning.
• Review and follow up on project plans and testing processes, including FAT and SAT after delivery.
• Optimize operational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and ensure alignment with overall company objectives.
• Translate the Operations Director's strategic direction into operational action plans. ·
• Ensure alignment of operations with ARIA’s goals in industrial automation, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 trends. ·
• Support geographic and sector expansion by ensuring operational readiness and scalability
• Collaborate with the Sales and Business Development teams to ensure the operational feasibility of client projects.
• Review and approve project acceptance criteria in line with client requirements.
• Support client engagements by ensuring technical and operational excellence.
• Serve as the operational SPOC to the Operations Director for performance reporting, addressing challenges, and driving improvement initiatives.
• Foster operational innovation by integrating automation, digital tools, and smart manufacturing solutions.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce cycle times.
• Benchmark industry best practices to keep ARIA’s operations competitive.
• Ensure compliance with international engineering, manufacturing, and safety standards.
• Promote HSE culture across both Automation and Technical teams.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to implement quality assurance control systems that ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, coach, and mentor operations teams across multiple functions.
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration across operations teams.
• Ensure succession planning, training, and continuous development of operational staff

• Strategic thinking and business acumen·
• Strong leadership and change management·
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities·
• Strong communication and stakeholder management·
• Financial and analytical skills, including budget management and resource allocation·
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Bachelor of Engineering with a Specialization in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering