Manager - Internal Corproate Services
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About the Role
Our client, a leading AI investment company, seeks an experienced Manager to lead the Internal Corporate Services function at its Abu Dhabi headquarters. The role involves creating a seamless workplace experience, establishing operational protocols, and acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the Internal Corporate Services function, ensuring an exceptional workplace experience across the organisation
- Develop, implement and continuously enhance corporate service standards, operational procedures and governance frameworks
- Design and implement protocols for executive leadership engagements, board meetings and VVIP visits
- Act as primary point of contact for all workplace, facilities and corporate services related matters
- Oversee supply management activities, ensuring timely procurement and availability of office supplies and operational resources
- Manage vendor relationships from onboarding through ongoing performance management
- Negotiate, monitor and review supplier contracts to improve quality, service delivery and value for money
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding business requirements and delivering high service levels
- Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary corporate services team
- Drive operational efficiency by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and employee experience
- Anticipate operational risks and provide practical solutions under pressure
- Support organisational events, executive activities and strategic initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management or related discipline
- 15+ years experience leading Corporate Services, Workplace Experience, Executive Services, Office Operations or Facilities functions
- Proven experience in high profile corporate environments, multinational organisations, sovereign entities, executive offices or luxury service led businesses
- Demonstrated experience developing operational policies, service protocols and governance frameworks
- Strong experience in vendor management, supplier negotiations, contract management and procurement coordination
- Experience managing operational budgets and driving cost effective service delivery
- Outstanding stakeholder management skills
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary operational teams
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills
- High level of discretion and experience handling confidential information
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Role Overview
- Our client, one of the region's leading AI investment companies, is seeking an exceptional Manager – Internal Corporate Services to lead the delivery of a world class corporate services function at its Abu Dhabi headquarters.
- This is a highly visible role that will suit an experienced professional who thrives in fast paced, high profile environments and has a passion for delivering exceptional internal service standards.
- The role requires someone with exceptional presence, strong judgement and the confidence to manage sensitive situations while maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and discretion.
- This is a 12 month contract (renewable).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Internal Corporate Services function, ensuring an exceptional workplace experience across the organisation.
- Develop, implement and continuously enhance corporate service standards, operational procedures and governance frameworks.
- Design and implement protocols for executive leadership engagements, board meetings and VVIP visits, ensuring flawless execution at every stage.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all workplace, facilities and corporate services related matters, ensuring issues are resolved proactively and efficiently.
- Oversee supply management activities, ensuring the timely procurement and availability of office supplies, operational resources and workplace requirements while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Manage vendor relationships from onboarding through to ongoing performance management, ensuring all service providers consistently deliver against agreed service levels and organisational expectations.
- Negotiate, monitor and review supplier contracts, identifying opportunities to improve quality, service delivery and value for money.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, understanding business requirements and delivering a consistently high level of service across all departments.
- Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary corporate services team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Drive operational efficiency by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, service delivery and the overall employee experience.
- Anticipate operational risks, respond effectively to unexpected situations and provide practical solutions under pressure.
- Support organisational events, executive activities and strategic initiatives requiring exceptional coordination and attention to detail.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management or a related discipline.
- 15 years + experience leading Corporate Services, Workplace Experience, Executive Services, Office Operations or Facilities functions within highly regarded organisations.
- Proven experience working within high profile corporate environments, multinational organisations, sovereign entities, executive offices or luxury service led businesses.
- Demonstrated experience developing operational policies, service protocols and governance frameworks.
- Strong experience in vendor management, supplier negotiations, contract management and procurement coordination.
- Experience managing operational budgets and driving cost effective service delivery.
- Outstanding stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation, including executive leadership.
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary operational teams and external service providers.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Calm, confident and resilient, with the ability to navigate complex or sensitive situations with professionalism.
- High level of discretion and experience handling confidential information.
Availability
- Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or with a notice period of 30 days or less.
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