Operations Director – AI Infrastructure

Role Overview

Operations Director

1. Infrastructure Project Execution & Vendor Management

• Lead the end‑to‑end coordination of external partners, including data center design consultants, construction firms, IT vendors, and local utility providers.
• Ensure all infrastructure projects are delivered
• on time, within scope, and to required technical and quality standards
• .
• Act as the primary escalation point for vendor performance, schedule risks, and delivery issues.
• 2.
• Documentation Control & KYC / Audit Readiness
• Establish and maintain a
• centralized document control framework
• covering all infrastructure and corporate operations.
• Ensure systematic archiving of engineering contracts, government approvals, licenses, leases, and financial records.
• Maintain continuous readiness for
• KYC, compliance audits, and due‑diligence reviews
• conducted by global banks, institutional investors, and sovereign wealth funds.
• Enforce strict documentation discipline across all operational activities.

3. Entity Compliance & Government Relations

• Serve as the
• primary custodian of UAE entity compliance
• , managing interactions with Free Zones, municipal authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure all corporate licenses, permits, certifications, and land approvals remain valid and compliant at all times.
• Oversee local PRO services to manage visas, labor documentation, and administrative requirements for employees and expatriate executives.
• Proactively manage regulatory risks and compliance timelines.

4. Administrative & Executive Logistics Oversight

• Provide high‑standard logistical and administrative support for visiting board members, global investors, and senior government stakeholders.
• Manage executive travel, accommodation, transportation, and meeting arrangements in line with professional and diplomatic standards.
• Support senior leadership with operational readiness for high‑visibility engagements.

Experience

• **7–10 years**
• of UAE‑based experience in a senior operations role such as
• Operations Director, Senior Project Manager, or PMO Lead
• .
• Background in large enterprises, multinational technology companies, or
• heavy/mission‑critical infrastructure sectors
• .
• Proven experience supporting
• data center (IDC) projects
• or complex, regulated infrastructure environments is highly preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong execution mindset with the ability to translate plans into tangible results within complex vendor and regulatory ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of
• contract management, documentation standards, compliance, and KYC requirements
• .
• Proven ability to operate effectively within UAE regulatory frameworks and bureaucratic environments.
• Confident, authoritative leadership style capable of holding external contractors and service providers accountable.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and sound judgment under pressure.

Language Requirements

• Native‑level fluency in

English

• (spoken and written) for business communication and negotiation.
• **Arabic fluency**
• is highly advantageous.