functional manager

Dubai DET

JOB OBJECTIVE:&nbsp;The Assistant Manager of Seasonal Festival is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and performance tracking of marketing campaigns for seasonal festivals such as DSF, DSS, and other key activations. The role focuses on driving public awareness, footfall, and engagement by coordinating with internal teams, retailers, malls, sponsors, and external agencies.&nbsp;The Assistant Manager ensures campaign content, messaging, and visuals are aligned with brand guidelines, while also assisting in managing procurement processes, monitoring campaign performance, and contributing to continuous improvement across all campaign touchpoints. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:&nbsp;Core Functional Responsibilities &amp; Subject Matter Expertise<ul><li>Assist in the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns for seasonal festivals, ensuring alignment with festival objectives, audience profiles, and brand positioning.</li><li>Coordinate campaign timelines, creative briefings, and rollout plans across internal DFRE teams and external agencies.</li><li>Support the creation of compelling multi-channel campaign content and messaging tailored to drive audience awareness and attendance.</li><li>Contribute to audience segmentation strategies to enhance campaign effectiveness and reach across key consumer demographics.</li><li>Prepare and distribute internal communication toolkits and campaign briefs to align DFRE departments, partners, and collaborators.</li><li>Collaborate with retailers, malls, and sponsors to integrate their offerings and activations into the campaign, ensuring strong visibility and cross-promotional alignment.</li><li>Assist in the development of campaign one-pagers, outlining objectives, KPIs, content strategy, budgets, and relevant international benchmarks.</li><li>Review and provide guidance on creative assets to ensure consistency with brand guidelines and storytelling standards across all campaign touchpoints.</li><li>Act as a brand guardian during campaign execution, collaborating with internal teams and agencies to maintain high-quality, cohesive messaging and visual identity.</li><li>Coordinate with creative, media, production, and influencer agencies to manage campaign deliverables and performance tracking.</li><li>Familiarity with procurement processes related to campaign execution, including supporting RFP/RFI preparation, vendor coordination, and tracking of purchase orders and contracts.</li><li>Track and report campaign performance metrics such as reach, engagement, and footfall and provide insights for optimization.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with retailers, malls, and sponsors to gather feedback, ensure satisfaction, and identify opportunities for future campaign collaboration.</li><li>Conduct research and benchmarking on global festival campaigns to inform strategy and inspire innovation.</li><li>Compile and analyze post-campaign reports and stakeholder feedback to inform future campaign planning and continuous improvement.</li><li>Maintain well-documented records of campaign assets, contracts, vendor files, and performance dashboards in compliance with DFRE and DET policies.</li><li>Stay updated on local regulations, media trends, and best practices in event marketing and high-footfall campaign activations.</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields.</li><li>Professional certifications such as the Project Management Professional (PMP); are advantageous.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing campaigns, brand communication, or event-related promotions, preferably within the retail, entertainment, or government sector.</li><li>Proven experience coordinating multi-channel marketing campaigns with internal teams and external agencies.</li><li>Experience in reviewing creative assets and ensuring brand alignment across various platforms.</li><li>Familiarity with procurement processes related to marketing services, including RFP preparation, vendor management, and budget coordination.</li><li>Strong understanding of audience segmentation, campaign performance tracking, and post-campaign analysis.</li><li>Previous involvement in large-scale, high-footfall campaigns or festivals is an advantage.</li><li>Experience working with malls, retailers, or sponsors in a campaign or event activation context is highly desirable.</li></ul>

Assistant Manager - Events & Festivals Marketing (National Talent only)

Alzayani Investments

Alzayani Investments is seeking a skilled and motivated SAP Developer for designing, developing, and managing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that enable seamless integration between SAP systems (like S/4HANA, ECC) and other internal or external applications, cloud services, and third-party tools. Additionally maintaining custom applications and enhancements within the SAP environment using the ABAP coding language. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented developer to contribute to an organisation that utilises state-of-the-art technologies to maintain a competitive edge. Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Design and develop RESTful APIs (often using OData services in the SAP environment) to expose SAP business logic and data securely.</li><li>Utilize SAP development tools like SAP Gateway, SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) for building and managing integration flows.</li><li>Designing, coding, and testing new ABAP programs, reports, interfaces, conversions, enhancements, and forms (often referred to as RICEFW objects) to meet specific business needs.</li><li>Utilizing techniques like User Exits, Business Add-Ins (BADIs), and Enhancement Points to modify or extend standard SAP functionality.</li><li>Identifying, analyzing, and resolving technical issues, bugs, and performance problems in existing ABAP programs and the overall SAP system.</li><li>Developing and maintaining interfaces using technologies like IDocs, BAPIs, and RFCs to ensure seamless data exchange between different SAP modules and external systems.</li><li>Tuning ABAP code and database queries (SQL) for maximum efficiency and speed, especially when dealing with large volumes of data.</li><li>Working with SAP functional consultants and business stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical specifications, and ensure delivered solutions align with business processes.</li><li>Creating and maintaining detailed technical specifications, design documents, and unit test plans for all developed solutions.</li><li>Assisting in system upgrades, applying SAP Notes, and supporting data migration projects.</li><li>Integrate SAP systems with non-SAP applications and cloud services to support end-to-end business processes.</li><li>Implement robust API security measures, including authentication (OAuth, JWT) and authorization to protect sensitive SAP data.</li><li>Manage the API lifecycle, versioning, and documentation for consumption by other developers and applications.</li><li>Tune and optimize API performance, ensuring high speed and reliability for business-critical operations.</li><li>Troubleshoot and debug integration issues across complex system landscapes.</li><li>Collaborate with SAP functional consultants, solution architects, and non-SAP development teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications.</li><li>Create clear and comprehensive API documentation. &nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>5+ years of relevant experience in SAP development, with a focus on integration and APIs.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering or Computer engineering, information technology or any other related field.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>The ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.</li></ul>

SAP Developer

Job Overview We are looking for a dedicated professional to manage and optimise our SAP systems, ensuring they effectively support our diverse business operations. This is a FULL_TIME position based in Manama, Bahrain. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in analysing, designing, and implementing SAP-based solutions to enhance our business processes and drive efficiency across the organisation. Responsibilities<ul><li>Business Analysis:&nbsp;Gather requirements, analyze processes, identify gaps, and propose SAP-based solutions for sales and service and other functional modules.</li><li>Configuration &amp; Design:&nbsp;Configure SAP SD/CS modules (e.g., sales orders, contracts, pricing, billing, service notifications, repair orders, pricing conditions).</li><li>Implementation:&nbsp;Lead or participate in full lifecycle implementations, including design, build, test, and go-live.</li><li>Integration:&nbsp;Ensure seamless integration with other SAP modules (MM, FI, PS) and external systems.</li><li>Support &amp; Troubleshooting:&nbsp;Provide expert support, resolve incidents, and manage post-go-live issues.</li><li>Documentation:&nbsp;Create functional specifications, test cases, and user manuals.</li><li>Training &amp; Communication:&nbsp;Train end-users, communicate with stakeholders, and lead workshops.</li><li>Upgrades and Migration:&nbsp;Assisting in system upgrades, applying&nbsp;SAP&nbsp;Notes, and supporting data migration projects.</li><li>System Integration: Integrate&nbsp;SAP&nbsp;systems with non-SAP&nbsp;applications and cloud services to support end-to-end business processes.</li><li>Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.</li><li>Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of complex SAP systems. Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry IT trends to identify the engagement and client service issues and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations.</li><li>Collaborate with other members of the IT team to deliver the SAP requirements and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, design documents, and other planning documents. Provide guidance and expertise to team members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, judgmental and/or specialized issues with regards to SAP systems.</li><li>Ability to conduct risk assessment and audits around SAP and support various SAP internal projects.</li><li>Deliver facts, analyses and recommendations in an accurate, clear and concise manner.</li><li>Handle multiple technically complex projects or engagements simultaneously</li><li>Foster relationships with all divisions at appropriate levels.</li><li>Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget. &nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Proven 5-7 years of relevant experience in&nbsp;SAP Consulting, with a focus on SAP SD&amp; Service module.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering or Computer engineering, information technology or engineering in any other related field.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>&nbsp;Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Relevant SAP certifications are highly desirable. &nbsp;</li></ul>

SAP Consultant

Job Objective:&nbsp;The Assistant Manager Proximity Markets is responsible for supporting the delivery of social media activities for GCC/MENA proximity markets by coordinating campaign execution, content delivery, community engagement oversight, reporting, social listening and day-to-day agency/vendor follow-up.&nbsp;The role ensures consistent Consumer Advocacy messaging and helps improve channel performance against agreed KPIs.&nbsp;Core Functional Responsibilities &amp; Subject Matter Expertise<ul><li>Support proximity markets social media strategy by preparing inputs, gathering market/channel insights, and coordinating execution requirements (timelines, deliverables, approvals).</li><li>Assist in the rollout of proximity-market campaigns by coordinating launch checklists and ensuring required assets and platform setups are in place.</li><li>Collaborate with marketing teams by coordinating content briefs and requests, consolidating feedback, and ensuring timely delivery of culturally relevant content for GCC/MENA audiences.</li><li>Support content distribution by scheduling and publishing posts, ensuring format compliance metadata/tagging accuracy, and adherence to brand and platform guidelines.</li><li>Continuously monitor proximity market trends by tracking platform trends, competitor activity, and campaign performance signals, and summarizing findings for stakeholders.</li><li>Support optimization efforts by flagging performance gaps, suggesting test ideas (format/timing/creative variations), and implementing approved adjustments.</li><li>Support influencer and partner activations by coordinating outreach logistics, deliverables, posting schedules, approvals, and reporting in line with agreed plans.</li><li>Maintain tracking records for influencer/partner activities, including deliverables, timelines, and performance outcomes.</li><li>Work closely with Consumer Advocacy by applying approved messaging guidelines across proximity market social channels and ensuring tone-of-voice consistency.</li><li>Support issue handling by monitoring audience feedback and escalating sensitive cases (complaints, misinformation, reputational risks) through agreed protocols.</li><li>Support financial oversight by maintaining spend trackers, validating invoices against deliverables, and coordinating with agencies to capture planned vs. actual spend.</li><li>Flag budget risks early by monitoring burn rate and sharing updates with relevant stakeholders for action.</li><li>Prepare regular performance reports by compiling platform and campaign analytics, ensuring data accuracy, and summarizing trends against KPIs.</li><li>Support insight generation by highlighting key learnings and observations to inform recommendations and optimization discussions.</li><li>Stay updated on platform updates and regional digital trends by monitoring new tools/features relevant to proximity markets and sharing practical implications for execution.</li><li>Maintain platform hygiene by ensuring channel setup, content specifications, and publishing practices follow current best practices.</li><li>Support channel performance review by maintaining performance dashboards and tracking improvements across reach, engagement, sentiment, and community health metrics.</li><li>Assist with optimization initiatives by coordinating content tests, documenting results, and maintaining a log of learnings.</li><li>Support community engagement oversight by monitoring daily community activity, ensuring responses meet service expectations, and coordinating replies based on approved playbooks.</li><li>Track and report community KPIs (response time, sentiment, volume, recurring themes) and escalate issues when needed.</li><li>Utilize social listening tools by monitoring key themes, sentiment, and emerging conversations relevant to Dubai tourism in GCC/MENA.</li><li>Identify proactive engagement opportunities by flagging trends, questions, and advocacy moments and proposing responses/activations.</li><li>Collaborate with agencies by coordinating deliverables and timelines, consolidating feedback, and ensuring outputs align with campaign goals and messaging.</li><li>Support spend alignment by tracking creative/analytical deliverables against the approved plan and documenting changes for visibility.</li><li>Support vendor selection activities by coordinating documentation and inputs, as required.</li><li>Track vendor performance by monitoring SLA indicators, deliverable quality, and turnaround time, escalating recurring issues through agreed channels.</li><li>Foster effective relationships by acting as a coordination point for updates, follow-ups, and approvals across internal teams, agencies, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure smooth execution by maintaining action logs, meeting notes, and status updates for proximity markets social activities.</li></ul>&nbsp;Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in social media operations, community management, digital marketing, or agency coordination (GCC/MENA exposure preferred)</li><li>Language: Arabic and English</li></ul>

Assistant Manager, Social Media Platforms - Proximity Markets

Super Bytes

Location: On-Site (Dubai) Job Type: Full-Time Industry: iGaming&nbsp;<h3>Job Summary:</h3>We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Office Assistant to support our day-to-day operations in the fast-paced iGaming industry. This role requires strong administrative skills, multitasking ability, and a proactive mindset. You will work closely with various departments to ensure smooth back-office functioning and support key operational processes.&nbsp;<h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Provide daily administrative and operational support across departments</li><li>Manage and maintain accurate records, files, and internal databases</li><li>Coordinate documentation related to compliance, onboarding, and employee data</li><li>Assist in processing internal requests, reports, and correspondence</li><li>Liaise with HR, finance, and customer support teams to streamline workflows</li><li>Track and organize inventory, office supplies, and logistics</li><li>Prepare reports, meeting notes, and presentations as needed</li><li>Ensure timely follow-up on internal tasks and deliverables</li><li>Support internal communication and coordination between cross-functional teams</li></ul>&nbsp;<h3>Requirements:</h3><ul><li>Proven experience in an administrative or back-office coordination role (experience in iGaming is a strong plus)</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office and/or Google Workspace</li><li>Attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field preferred</li><li>Fluency in Hindi is required</li></ul>

Office Assistant

Qureos

We’re looking for a sharp, hands-on AI Automation Specialist who’s obsessed with streamlining operations using AI tools. This is a full-time position, and you should be ready to jump into both internal and client-facing conversations with confidence.You’ll be the one building and managing automation systems, from chatbots and client intake flows to reporting dashboards and content workflows. If you’re someone who enjoys testing new AI tools, connecting the dots between systems, and owning implementation from start to finish, we want to talk to you.&nbsp;Key Responsibilities &nbsp;<ul><li>Research, experiment with, and implement AI-driven workflows that solve real business problems.</li><li>Build and maintain automations using tools like ChatGPT, Zapier, Make, and CRM platforms.</li><li>Integrate AI into existing processes across content creation, reporting, lead gen, client onboarding, and more.</li><li>Own the setup of bots, landing pages, and internal tools that improve efficiency and client experience.</li><li>Stay ahead of emerging AI capabilities and proactively suggest improvements.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and clients to understand needs and deliver functional automation solutions.</li><li>Document processes and train others when needed.</li><li>Join meetings and contribute clearly in English, both spoken and written.</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong English communication skills, written and verbal.</li><li>Proven experience using AI tools, especially for automation.</li><li>Comfortable working with platforms like Zapier, ChatGPT, <a href="http://make.com/">Make.com</a>, CRMs, and landing page builders.</li><li>Ability to take full ownership of implementation, from idea to execution.</li><li>Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset, you’re always learning and iterating.</li><li>Willingness to take on additional training when needed.</li></ul>

AI Automation Specialist

Freyssinet Saudi Arabia

The Deputy Project Manager supports the Project Manager in the day-to-day management and delivery of the Scope of Works on a major road infrastructure project (includes major bridge works). The role focuses on safe execution, effective site coordination, progress monitoring and reporting, and interface management with key stakeholders (Client, Supervision Consultant, Designer, authorities, utilities, and other contractors). The Deputy Project Manager contributes to achieving the project’s time, cost, quality, and HSE objectives, while developing project leadership capabilities under the guidance of the Project Manager.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Tasks and Duties</td></tr><tr><td><ul><li>Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and controlling the execution of the bridges works (foundations, substructure, superstructure, deck works, bearings, expansion joints, parapets/barriers, approaches, and tie-ins).</li><li>Coordinate daily site activities and resources, ensuring work fronts are ready and constraints are removed (drawings, approvals, materials, access, permits, traffic management).</li><li>Lead weekly look-ahead planning and support short-term sequencing to protect key milestones and productivity targets.</li><li>Track progress and productivity, and prepare weekly/monthly reports, dashboards, and narrative updates for internal and external reporting.</li><li>Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure timely approvals and delivery of long-lead items and critical materials.</li><li>Promote and enforce HSE requirements; support risk assessments, method statement reviews, and planning for high-risk activities (lifting operations, working at height, traffic interface, night works, formwork/falsework).</li><li>Support QA/QC implementation by ensuring ITPs, inspections, testing, and documentation are completed; assist in resolving NCRs and closing punch lists.</li><li>Support subcontractor management: coordination, performance monitoring, progress follow-up, and compliance with project requirements.</li><li>Manage interfaces with roads/earthworks, utilities diversions, temporary works, and authorities to ensure continuity of works and minimize disruption.</li><li>Participate in meetings with the Client/Consultant/Designer and ensure action items are followed up and closed.</li><li>Support the Project Manager and commercial team with change control inputs (site records, quantities, progress data, event tracking) to enable evaluation of variations or delays.</li><li>Guide and support engineers and site staff through structured communication, disciplined reporting, and on-the-job coaching.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Saudi National Only<ul><li>Minimum 10 years of experience, mainly in civil/infrastructure projects.</li><li>Practical exposure to bridges/structures works is strongly preferred (bridge substructure/superstructure or similar heavy civil structures).</li><li>Experience leading site teams/work fronts (e.g., Senior Site Engineer, Section Engineer, Construction Engineer, Site Manager, Package Engineer).</li></ul>&nbsp;Education:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering</li><li>Master degree in relevant field is a plus</li><li>PMP is a plus</li></ul>&nbsp;Skills &amp; Competencies:<ul><li>Strong coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple work fronts and interfaces.</li><li>Good understanding of construction sequencing, method statements, and short-term planning principles (look-ahead planning).</li><li>Working knowledge of QA/QC processes (ITPs, inspections, testing, NCR follow-up) and document control discipline.</li><li>Strong HSE mindset and ability to escalate and stop unsafe work when required.</li><li>Effective communication skills with stakeholders (client/consultant/designer/subcontractors) and strong team leadership behaviors.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); reporting capability is required.</li><li>English (written and spoken) is required; Arabic is required/preferred for stakeholder coordination.</li></ul>Primatvera P6 exposure is a plus&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Deputy Project Manager

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