md senior research scientist

AMALI Properties

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  Amali Properties is a luxury real estate developer co-founded by Mr. Ali Sajwani and Ms. Amira Sajwani, redefining modern luxury living through bespoke architecture, visionary design, and exceptional craftsmanship.
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  With a growing portfolio of ultra-luxury developments across the UAE, Amali is shaping the future of refined living through distinctive, design-led spaces that blend privacy, sophistication, and innovation.
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  We are scaling fast and raising the bar on talent. If you thrive in high-stakes, high-standards environments and can build world-class teams at pace, we want to meet you. We are seeking a
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   Own end-to-end hiring for priority roles across Development, Design, Construction/PMO, Corporate, and MD Office.
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   Act as a strategic partner to business leaders define workforce needs, hiring plans, and assessment strategies.
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   Build high-performing funnels: market mapping, headhunting, referrals, and agency management (when needed).
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   Elevate candidate experience: structured interviews, case tasks, scorecards, and clear communication.
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   Create data-driven hiring dashboards and weekly reports (time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, pipeline health).
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   Lead employer-branding pushes: role pages, LinkedIn campaigns, talent communities, events.
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   Maintain a curated bench for niche roles (palace/mansion design, island projects, project controls, etc.).
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   Ensure compliance across UAE/GCC hiring practices and coordinate offers through to onboarding.
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   6&ndash;9 years of recruiting experience, with at least 3+ years in in-house TA for real estate development / construction / luxury design or top search firms serving those sectors.
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   Proven success hiring mid-to-senior roles in the GCC; comfort engaging C-suite/MD Office stakeholders.
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   Strong sourcing toolkit (Boolean/X-ray, talent mapping, referrals, communities) and ATS/LinkedIn Recruiter mastery.
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   Assessment design chops scorecards, case tasks, structured interviewing.
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   Analytical mindset (reporting, pipeline metrics, SLA adherence) and crisp stakeholder communication.
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   Bias for speed and quality; discretion with sensitive mandates.
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   Exposure to HR tech stacks (Workday/SuccessFactors/Greenhouse) and Power BI or similar for reporting.
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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

<div><p><b>Key Accountabilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Demand Intake &amp; Governance
<ul><li>Own and manage the end-to-end demand lifecycle from intake to closure across BAU, projects, and strategic initiatives.
</li><li>Ensure all demands meet entry criteria (business case, scope clarity, dependencies, and priority alignment).
</li><li>Enforce standardized demand artefacts (BRDs, epics, CRs) in collaboration with Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams.
</li><li>Act as the single point of orchestration for Business demands impacting IT systems.
</li><li>Cultivate strong relationships and communication channels with Business [Commercial &amp; Customer and Channels], IT [design, delivery and development. etc], Technology [Architecture, Service Operation, Network, TSRM], and Support Functions [Finance, HR, Procurement, etc].
</li><li>Key contributor for Product simplification and rationalization, MVP focus, embedding digital first components as applicable for fastest TTM and highest value.
</li></ul></li><li>Portfolio Prioritization &amp; Planning
<ul><li>Drive portfolio prioritization aligned to business strategy, regulatory needs, and IT roadmap.
</li><li>Balance short-term BAU, revenue-generating initiatives, and long-term strategic investments.
</li><li>Facilitate prioritization forums with senior Business and IT stakeholders.
</li><li>Maintain a single version of truth for the demand and project portfolio.
</li></ul></li><li>Capacity &amp; Financial Alignment
<ul><li>Partner with Capacity &amp; Planning teams to align demand forecasts with available capacity (internal teams and strategic vendors).
</li><li>Ensure demand plans are feasible within budget, MD capacity, and delivery constraints.
</li><li>Highlight capacity bottlenecks, funding gaps, and trade-off options to leadership.
</li><li>Support budget planning, forecast accuracy, and portfolio-level financial transparency.
</li></ul></li><li>Agile &amp; Waterfall Portfolio Oversight
<ul><li>Manage demand flow across Agile squads and Waterfall delivery streams, ensuring clarity on execution model.
</li><li>Ensure Agile backlogs are sufficiently refined and aligned with PI/quarterly planning.
</li><li>Track execution progress, dependencies, and risks across both models.
</li></ul></li><li>Stakeholder Management &amp; Communication
<ul><li>Act as a trusted advisor to senior Business stakeholders on demand feasibility and sequencing.
</li><li>Provide clear, data-driven portfolio insights to IT leadership (status, risks, trade-offs, value).
</li><li>Resolve cross-functional conflicts related to priority, capacity, and delivery ownership.
</li></ul></li><li>Reporting, Metrics &amp; Continuous Improvement
<ul><li>Define and track portfolio KPIs (e.g., demand throughput, execution predictability, scope stability, time-to-market).
</li><li>Provide executive-level dashboards and insights for decision-making.
</li>Continuously improve demand management processes, tools, and governance frameworks.<br>
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</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Minimum Bachelor in Information Technology/ Information Services/ Computer Science
</li><li>Certifications such as Project Management, Agile Methodologies is a Must
</li>Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Experience:
</b></p><ul><li>10&ndash;15 years of experience in IT demand, portfolio, program, or delivery management
</li><li>Experience in telecom IT environments (BSS/OSS preferred)
</li><li>Prior experience working with large transformation programs and BAU portfolios
</li><li>Exposure to multi-vendor delivery environments
</li>Must have exposure to the Netcarcker stack<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Skills:
</b></p><ul><li>Strong portfolio and demand management expertise in large IT environments
</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
</li><li>Ability to make trade-off decisions balancing value, cost, risk, and capacity
</li><li>Structured, data-driven, and outcome-oriented mindset
</li><li>Strong understanding of Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall delivery models
</li><li>Solid grasp of capacity planning, MD-based delivery models, and vendor governance
</li>Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and portfolio reporting tools<br>
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</b></p><ul><li>Improved demand predictability and on-time delivery
</li><li>Reduced unplanned work and scope volatility
</li><li>Higher portfolio throughput and business satisfaction
</li><li>Clear alignment between strategy, funding, capacity, and execution</li></ul></div><p></p>

Manager – Demand & Portfolio Management

Ipsos

<div><div><div><div><div><p><b>BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT<br>
</b></p><p></p><div><ul><li>Supporting and assisting management in developing new client business development.
</li></ul><ul><li>Proactively supporting management in business development initiatives and trying to identify potential areas.
</li></ul><ul><li>Contributing and writing sections of new client proposals with senior supervision and approvals.
</li></ul><ul><li>Contributing to costing of proposals.
</li></ul>Managing smaller proposals (including design &amp; pricing of research, solutions) with senior supervision and approval.<br>
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<p></p><div><div><p><b>CLIENT RELATIONSHIP<br>
</b></p><p></p><div><ul><li>Contributing to the day-to-day client interaction throughout the specific project processes and support seniors on general client relationship and communication, supporting seniors on face-to-face client meetings.
</li></ul><ul><li>Supporting SREs and Account Managers in their efforts of developing existing client accounts further.
</li></ul><ul><li>Contributing and writing sections of existing client proposals with senior supervision and approvals.
</li></ul><ul><li>Contributing to costing of proposals.
</li></ul><ul><li>Managing smaller proposals (including design &amp; pricing of research, solutions) with senior supervision and approval.
</li></ul>Contributing to high quality project deliverables with supporting seniors in analysis/reports as per client objectives/requests. Providing accurate deliverables in line with senior expectations.<br>
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<div><div><p><b>PROJECT MANAGEMENT<br>
</b></p><p></p><div><ul><li>Taking overall responsibility for the successful management of research projects, ensuring projects are delivered; on-time; on- cost to the client&rsquo;s satisfaction.
</li></ul><ul><li>Contributing and doing project management, including, Clients: day-to-day interaction on project level with senior support and approval, Qre/DG/Obs. sheet: contributing to research materials with senior support and supervision, Operation (Fieldwork, Data Processing etc): direct day-to-day interaction on project level with internal stakeholders and Suppliers: direct day-to-day interaction with senior supervision on project level.
</li></ul><ul><li>Contributing to project administration, and partially responsible for certain elements including job book management and Direct cost.
</li></ul><ul><li>Ensuring consistent project quality standards according to the established processes and procedures (executing all the needed project briefings, monitoring fieldwork quality, review meetings, data review).
</li></ul><ul><li><p>Proactively supports senior team throughout the project, e.g.: raising issues in a timely manner and being solutions focused.<br>
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<p></p><div><div><p><b>PEOPLE AND SELF MANAGEMENT<br>
</b></p><p></p><div><ul><li>Attending and participating in all knowledge sharing initiatives via: Intranet readings, Ipsos online trainings, Internal f2f trainings, Best practices or POV shared by senior
</li></ul></div><p>Management.
</p><div><ul><li>In line with the relevant business unit focus, a good understanding in at least one area of expertise (medium level) and continuous learning in at least two other areas.
</li></ul><ul><li>Proactively improving computer and soft skills.
</li></ul><ul><li>Proactively seeking out opportunities for own self-development, via informal and formal learning events (e.g.: establishing a mentor, reading materials on Intranet, attending training courses etc.
</li></ul><ul><li>Taking responsibility for their own on-the-job learning (e.g.: taking notes, asking questions from senior team members to clarify understanding etc.)
</li></ul><ul><li>Proactively seeking out opportunities for own self-development, via informal and formal learning events (e.g.: establishing a mentor, reading materials on Intranet, attending training courses etc.)
</li></ul><ul><li>Treating others with respect at all times.
</li></ul>Being a proactive and effective team member.<br>
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<p></p><div><div><p><b>FINANCE, P&amp;L AND ADMINISTRATIVE<br>
</b></p><p></p><div><ul><li>Contributing and supporting Head of the business unit in achieving financial targets of the department.
</li></ul><ul><li>Responsible on general administrative and HR compliance on personal level.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Research Executive - CEX

<div><p><b><i>About Emirates Global Aluminium</i></b><i>
</i></p><p>Emirates Global Aluminium is the world&rsquo;s biggest &lsquo;premium aluminium&rsquo; producer and the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside the oil and gas industry. EGA is an integrated aluminium producer, with operations on four continents from bauxite mining to the production of cast primary aluminium and recycling. EGA employs over 7,000 of these people including more than 1,200 UAE Nationals. EGA operates aluminium smelters in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah in the United Arab Emirates, an alumina refinery in Al Taweelah, a bauxite mine and associated export facilities in the Republic of Guinea, a speciality foundry in high strength recycled aluminium in Germany, and a recycling plant in the United States.</p><br>
<p></p><p>In this role, you will manage day-to-day operations of the EGA Europe B.V. office and entity, ensuring efficient administration, governance, and functioning of the office while providing support to senior leadership. Act as the primary coordination point for office operations, executive office management, stakeholder engagement, governance activities, and administrative services, enabling leadership and staff to focus on strategic priorities. Support EGA Europe B.V. CEO in ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and a professional working environment</p><br>
<p></p><p><b>Key Accountabilities:</b></p>
<p><b>Office Operations &amp; Administration</b></p>
<ul><li>Oversee the smooth operation of the EGA Europe B.V. office, ensuring all facilities, services, and administrative functions are effectively managed.</li>
<li>Manage office supplies, equipment, maintenance contracts, service providers, and office-related procurement activities.</li>
<li>Manage relationships with landlord, vendors, and service providers to ensure effective office operations and timely delivery of services.</li>
<li>Ensure timely processing of office-related expenses, invoices, rent payments, and service contracts.</li>
<li>Support new employee onboarding and workplace readiness activities in coordination with relevant corporate functions</li>
</ul><p><b>Governance, Reporting &amp; Action Tracking</b></p>
<ul><li>Coordinate the preparation, consolidation, and distribution of management, board, shareholder, and corporate governance materials.</li>
<li>Maintain and distribute records of decisions, meeting outcomes, resolutions, and action items arising from governance and management forums.</li>
<li>Monitor action item progress and ensure timely follow-up with accountable stakeholders.</li>
<li>Escalate overdue actions, risks, and governance issues to senior management as appropriate.</li>
<li>Ensure all documentation, approvals, and records comply with Delegation of Authority (DOA), governance requirements, and internal controls.</li>
</ul><p><b>Continuous Improvement &amp; Cost Management</b></p>
<ul><li>Identify opportunities to improve administrative workflows, office processes, and service delivery.</li>
<li>Recommend and implement efficiency improvements, digital tools, and administrative best practices.</li>
<li>Monitor administrative budgets and expenditures and identify cost optimisation opportunities.</li>
<li>Support annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities related to office operations.</li>
</ul><p><b>Meetings &amp; Stakeholder Coordination</b></p>
<ul><li>Coordinate internal and external meetings, workshops, leadership visits, customer engagements, and corporate events for the EGA Europe B.V. CEO.</li>
<li>Organize meeting logistics, venues, catering, materials, technology requirements, and attendance management.</li>
<li>Facilitate communication and coordination among stakeholders across EGA entities, external partners, vendors, and service providers.</li>
</ul><p><b>Correspondence &amp; Information Management</b></p>
<ul><li>Draft, review, proofread, and format professional correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and official documentation for EGA Europe B.V. CEO.</li>
<li>Support the preparation and review of contracts, forms, applications, and other administrative documentation for EGA Europe B.V. CEO.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate office records, databases, logs, personnel files, and information repositories.</li>
<li>Maintain document control systems, records management processes, and confidential filing structures.</li>
<li>Ensure accurate retention, storage, retrieval, and archival of corporate documents in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.</li>
</ul><p><b>Executive Support &amp; Calendar Management</b></p>
<ul><li>Manage complex executive calendars, appointments, meetings, international travel arrangements, visas, accommodation, and expense administration for EGA Europe B.V. CEO.</li>
<li>Coordinate domestic and international business travel, including logistics, itineraries, approvals, and reimbursement processes for EGA Europe B.V. CEO.</li>
<li>Prioritize and coordinate competing demands on executive time and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts for EGA Europe B.V. CEO.</li>
<li>Act as a key point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and follow-up.</li>
</ul><p><b>Safety, Quality &amp; Environment</b></p>
<ul><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, quality, environmental, governance and information management requirements.</li>
<li>Promote a strong safety culture and actively support HSE initiatives within the office and project environment.</li>
<li>Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure facility maintenance, office repairs and workplace activities are conducted safely and in accordance with company standards.</li>
</ul><p><b>Business Support</b></p>
<p>Support business continuity and administrative risk management activities within the office.</p>
<p><b>Related Assignments</b></p>
<p>Performs other related duties or assignments as directed</p>
<p><b>Authority and Decision Making</b></p>
<ul><li>Works independently within clearly defined policies and objectives</li>
<li>Keeps manager (MD, EGA Europe B.V.) and CFO, EGA Europe B.V. updated and recommends improvements as required</li>
<li>Establishes work plan, determines the priorities in consultation with manager and works out the data / processes needed to achieve objectives</li>
</ul><p><b>Qualifications and Skills</b></p>
<ul><li>Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Management, Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint</li>
<li>Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills</li>
<li>Quick learner with strong attention to detail and adaptability</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines</li>
<li>Strong organisational and multitasking skills</li>
<li>Comfortable working with data and digital business applications</li>
<li>Fluent in Dutch and English</li>
</ul><p><b>Minimum Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>4+ years of administrative support and office management experience with a similar multinational / reputable organization and in a culturally diversified environment</li></ul></div><p></p>

Office Administrator - Netherlands

University of Sharjah

<div></div><div><div><div><div>CATEGORY</div> <div>Non Faculty Vacancies</div>
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<div><div>Department</div> <div>Vice Chancellor Office for Graduate Studies and Research</div>
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<div><div>Job Purpose</div>
<div><p>As a Head of Technology Transfer Office you are requested to provide strategic leadership, operational direction, and oversight for the University of Sharjah&rsquo;s Technology Transfer Office (TTO). The role is responsible for driving intellectual property (IP) protection, technology commercialization, venture creation, industry partnerships, and building a thriving innovation ecosystem aligned with the University&rsquo;s overall mission and strategic goals.<br>
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<div><div>Main accountabilities &amp; expectations</div>
<p></p><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Strategic Leadership and Governance</b></h3>
<p><b>1.</b> Lead the development and execution of the TTO&rsquo;s long-term strategic and operational plans, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, international best practices, and the University's overall mission.</p>
<p><b>2.</b> Establish a clear vision for the TTO that emphasizes innovation, economic impact, and societal benefit.</p>
<p><b>3.</b> Formulate and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the TTO's operational efficiency, financial metrics, and overall strategic success.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Intellectual Property (IP) Management and Disclosure</b></h3>
<p><b>4.</b> Oversee the identification, evaluation, disclosure, protection, maintenance, and expansion of the University&rsquo;s intellectual property portfolio.</p>
<p><b>5.</b> Liaise directly with researchers and inventors to evaluate the commercial potential of inventions and guide them through disclosure and application processes.</p>
<p><b>6.</b> Facilitate patent applications in coordination with legal/IP counsel, tracking application progress, managing filing requirements, and taking necessary actions to ensure successful registration and maintenance.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Commercialization, Licensing, and Entrepreneurship</b></h3>
<p><b>7.</b> Formulate and implement comprehensive marketing and business development strategies to showcase university innovations, attract investors, and identify prospective licensees.</p>
<p><b>8.</b> Lead contract negotiations and finalize licensing, option, and technology transfer agreements with industry partners to commercialize university IP.</p>
<p><b>9.</b> Foster and support the creation of university-affiliated spin-offs and startups by providing access to incubation resources, mentorship, funding opportunities, and venture guidance.</p>
<p><b>10.</b> Develop and manage strategic partnerships with external ecosystem players, including incubators, accelerators, venture capital firms, corporate partners, and government entities.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Operational Management and Continuous Improvement</b></h3>
<p><b>11.</b> Drive continuous improvement across TTO systems, workflows, and policies&mdash;benchmarking against global best practices to maximize productivity and cost-efficiency.</p>
<p><b>12.</b> Supervise the preparation, review, and timely delivery of accurate departmental reports, executive briefs, and analytical dashboards for senior leadership.</p>
<p><b>13.</b> Perform any other job-related tasks or special projects as assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>People and Team Leadership</b></h3>
<p><b>14.</b> Supervise daily department operations, setting clear individual/team performance goals, assigning responsibilities, and ensuring equitable workload distribution.</p>
<p><b>15.</b> Conduct regular performance appraisals, offer constructive feedback, and provide on-the-job training to foster personal and professional staff development.</p>
<p><b>16.</b> Lead recruitment and talent acquisition for the TTO, including defining job profiles, screening candidates, and participating in interviews to secure top talent.</p>
<p><b>17.</b> Perform any other strategic or operational duties as assigned by the Line Manager, ensuring alignment with the department&rsquo;s objectives and the University&rsquo;s broader institutional priorities.<br>
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<p></p><div><div>Required Skills</div>
<div><div><ul><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both</li></ul>
<div>Arabic and English.</div>
<ul><li>Excellent working knowledge of personal computer applications with an emphasis on MS Office applications</li></ul>
<div>such as Excel, Word, and Teams.</div>
<ul><li>Deep understanding of national and international patent laws, filing procedures, and statutory requirements.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to conduct comprehensive IP audits and maintain multi-disciplinary patent portfolios.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Expertise in assessing invention disclosures for novelty, non-obviousness, and commercial viability.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Capability to perform freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses, landscape reviews, and competitive intelligence</li></ul>
<div>assessments.</div>
<ul><li>Proficiency in sizing target markets, validating value propositions, and identifying prospective industry</li></ul>
<div>licensees.</div>
<ul><li>Proven track record in negotiating complex licensing terms, royalty structures, equity stakes, and milestone</li></ul>
<div>payments.</div>
<ul><li>Ability to navigate multi-party negotiations involving university researchers, corporate entities, and investors.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Sound knowledge of contract law, IP indemnification, term sheets, and material transfer agreements.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Expertise in guiding academic entrepreneurs through spin-off incorporation, cap table structuring, and</li></ul>
<div>governance.</div>
<ul><li>Proficiency in designing entrepreneurship bootcamps, incubator programs, and pitch showcases.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Expertise in ensuring institutional compliance with university governance, export control laws, and</li></ul>
<div>government research regulations.</div>
<ul><li>Ability to conduct due diligence on corporate partners and investors to protect institutional assets and</li></ul>
<div>reputation.<br>
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<div><div>Desirable Requirements</div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Minimum of Business Administration (MBA), Law (LL.M.), Engineering, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences,</li></ul>
<div>or a related technology field from an accredited institution.</div>
<ul><li>A Ph.D. in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) will add an advantage.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Professional Certificates in Licensing, Technology Transfer, or Patent Registration will add an advantage.</li></ul>
<ul><li>8-10 years of UAE experience in technology transfer, intellectual property management, corporate business</li></ul>
<div>development, licensing, or venture creation.</div>
<ul><li>At least 4-5 years in a senior supervisory or management capacity, leading teams, managing department</li></ul>
<div>budgets, and overseeing operational workflows.</div>
<div><ul><li>Priority to UAE Nationals.<br>
</li></ul></div></div></div><br>
<p></p><div><div>Job Location</div> <div>University of Sharjah (Main)</div>
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<div><div>Job Criteria</div>
<div><div><div><div><div>Gender</div> <div>, Male, Female,</div>
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<div><div>Qualifications</div> <div>Bachelor's degree/higher diploma</div>
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<div><div>Relevant Experience</div> <div>8</div>
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<div><div>Living In UAE</div> <div>Open for all</div>
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<div><div>Nationality</div> <div>, All,</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Head of Technology Transfer Office

Al-Futtaim

<div><p><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>180522</p>
<p>Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A&rdquo;rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.</p>
<p>By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.</p><br>
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Overview Of The Role:</b><br>
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The Senior Manager, CEO Office plays a crucial role in ensuring the CEO of the Group is well-prepared and informed for all strategic engagements. This demanding role involves creating briefing packs, tracking strategic projects, and maintaining key performance indicators. The role also encompasses significant executive communication responsibilities, ensuring that all speeches and communications reflect the CEO&rsquo;s voice perfectly. Operating at the intersection of intelligence, project delivery, and executive communication, this position requires close collaboration with senior leaders across various sectors and entails maintaining confidentiality and precision in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><br>
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What You Will Do:</b><br>
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Executive Briefings</b></h4><br>
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Produce CEO-grade briefing packs for external meetings, site visits, market tours, business reviews, and institutional engagements.</li><li>
Provide information on meeting attendees, commercial significance, essential questions, and key messages to convey.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Actionable Intelligence</b></h4><br>
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Track geopolitical, economic, sector, and competitive developments relevant to the Group.</li><li>
Convert developments into concise, decision-ready reports for the CEO.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Meeting Preparation and Follow-Through</b></h4><br>
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Coordinate preparation cycle for key CEO engagements.</li><li>
Capture and track outcomes, decisions, responsible parties, and timelines post-meetings.</li><li>
Ensure timely closure of follow-up actions.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Strategic Project and Performance Tracking</b></h4><br>
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Maintain an updated view of agreed priority projects, monitoring milestones and risks.</li><li>
Keep clear reporting and scorecards for CEO-level priorities, producing insights and performance highlights.</li><li>
Identify matters that may require CEO attention.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Executive Communications and Positioning</b></h4><br>
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Draft speeches, talking points, and correspondence for the CEO and senior executives.</li><li>
Ensure the communications reflect CEO's voice and are audience-appropriate.</li><li>
Support positioning of CEO and Group with partners, investors, governments, and media.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Governance and Team Contribution</b></h4><br>
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Support the structure and cadence of leadership meetings, offsites, and reviews.</li><li>
Ensure agendas, materials, and decision records are concise and useful.</li><li>
Contribute actively to CEO Office team, sharing information and taking ownership of tasks.</li></ul><br>
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Required Skills To Be Successful:</b><br>
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Exceptional written and spoken English.</li><li>
Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle concurrent workstreams.</li><li>
Commercial and geopolitical literacy with a focus on regional and Middle East dynamics.</li><li>
Proficiency with digital and AI tools to enhance productivity and quality of work.</li></ul><br>
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What Qualifies You For The Role:</b><br>
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Minimum of 8 to 10 years in CEO or executive office, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or senior corporate affairs.</li><li>
Experience supporting a chief executive or board-level principal, handling sensitive material.</li><li>
Ability to research and synthesize complex information quickly and accurately.</li><li>
Strong written English skills, capable of producing high-quality executive communications.</li></ul><p><br>
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Senior Manager - CEO Office

Gartner

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About this role:
</b></h3><ul><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Manage 25-30 member relationships and participates in account planning with Gartner Leadership Client Managers and Account Executives.
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assist members to achieve their Mission Critical Priorities by leveraging a mix of appropriate Gartner assets and own personal experience/knowledge.
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Leverage subject matter expertise to provide solutions, insights, and guidance for the members.
</b></h3></li></ul><ul><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Provide valuable interactions and support by assessing member needs and developing a customized engagement plan in accordance with overall service deliverables and entitlements.
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Participate in all phases of the member lifecycle: pre-sale, on-boarding, relationship management, delivery, review and renewal.
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Responsible for member retention and for contributing toward growth in the region through direct support of Gartner Sales in prospect cultivation, account plan development, and value demonstration activities.
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Host and /or participating in periodic onsite or remote member activities, including workshops, research analyst visits (where appropriate), round tables, and webinars (in collaboration with Gartner Research).
</b></h3></li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>You must have:
</b></h3><ul><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>University graduate (Masters preferred) with a 15+ years&rsquo; working experience; working in a senior cyber security leadership role
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Successful experience in roles such as CISO, CSO, Head of Cyber Security. Also experience in Consulting and Advisory roles in the cybersecurity realm would be beneficial.
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>In-depth understanding of Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Resilience, from strategic planning to implementation in technical domains (e.g. OT Security, IAM, Data Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, Third Party Cyber Risk Management, etc.)
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience with strategy development, organizational design, initiative management, application of metrics and understanding of major industry trends
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Critical thinking and problem solving to assess client situations and provide actionable outcome-based business/technical advice
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>High tolerance/evolved ability to lead and manage ambiguous situations
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Excellent relationship management skills including experience working with senior technology and business leaders
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience coaching and mentoring senior level leaders
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Excellent public speaking and workshop facilitation skills
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Collaboration and team leadership
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Strong time and client portfolio management skills
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Travel 25% and upwards
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Ability work with minimal administrative support
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Fluency in other European Languages (German, French, Spanish, Italian) or Arabic preferred
</b></h3></li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Who you are:
</b></h3><ul><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Critical thinker and problem solver demonstrating the ability to assess our Member&rsquo;s situations and provide actionable, outcome-based business/technical advice as well as the ability to leverage appropriate resources to help Members achieve results
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Excellent relationship management skills, including experience working with C level executives
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Ability to build strategic internal partnerships with key roles across the organization and positively impact change
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>This role is a client-facing position that requires a high level of executive presence and ability build trust and deliver value.
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Demonstrate superior verbal and written communication skills as well as strong facilitation and presentation skills.
</b></h3></li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>In addition to an outstanding work environment with excellent growth potential, Gartner Enterprise IT Leaders provides exceptional compensation and benefits, including:
</b></h3><ul><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Competitive base salary
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Annual bonus potential
</b></h3></li><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Excellent benefits package
</b></h3></li></ul><p></p><p>#LI-JC6.
</p><p><b>Who are we?
</b></p><p></p><p>At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.
</p><p></p><p>Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.
</p><p></p><p>Since our founding in 1979, we&rsquo;ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That&rsquo;s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.
</p><p></p><p><b>What makes Gartner a great place to work?
</b></p><p></p><p>Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities &ndash; opportunities that may not even exist right now &ndash; for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.
</p><p></p><p>We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.
</p><p></p><p>Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.
</p><p></p><p>We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.
</p><p></p><p><b>Gartner is the world authority on AI
</b></p><p></p><p>At Gartner, you&rsquo;ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients&rsquo; AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You&rsquo;ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.
</p><p></p><p>It&rsquo;s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that&rsquo;s reshaping the way we operate. If you&rsquo;re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that&rsquo;s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.
</p><p></p><p><b>What do we offer?
</b></p><p></p><p>Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
</p><p></p><p>In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive &mdash; working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.
</p><p></p><p>Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.<br>
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The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
</p><p></p><p>Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company&rsquo;s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at +1 (203) 964-0096 or by sending an email to ApplicantAccommodations@gartner.com .
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