We are seeking an experienced Chief of Staff to join the Office of the CEO of a leading UAE-based organization with a strong international presence.
The Chief of Staff will ensure the efficient coordination of executive priorities, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional activities, acting as the central link between the CEO, senior leadership, and key project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Office Leadership
- Act as a trusted operational partner to the CEO, supporting the execution of key leadership priorities.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CEO's office, ensuring efficiency, confidentiality, and smooth coordination.
- Prepare executive briefings, reports, board presentations, and key documentation for senior leadership.
Strategic Initiative Coordination
- Coordinate and track major initiatives and projects across business units on behalf of the CEO.
- Work closely with project managers, department heads, and leadership teams to ensure projects remain aligned with executive priorities.
- Monitor project timelines, progress, and deliverables, escalating issues where necessary.
Governance & Executive Reporting
- Establish structured reporting and governance frameworks for strategic initiatives.
- Prepare executive dashboards and leadership reports tracking project progress, operational performance, and key risks.
- Support leadership decision-making through clear reporting and analysis.
Cross-Department Coordination
- Act as the primary coordination point between the CEO's office and internal departments.
- Facilitate communication between leadership teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of initiatives.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and work with leadership to resolve them.
Executive Office Operations
- Support high-level meetings, board interactions, and leadership communications.
- Coordinate executive schedules, leadership engagements, and key strategic discussions.
- Ensure the executive office operates with strong organization, professionalism, and efficiency.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 10+ years of experience in Executive Office, Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant, or Office Manager roles supporting senior leadership.
- Demonstrated experience working closely with C-suite executives or CEO offices in large organizations.
- Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and manage executive priorities.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within large corporate or multi-entity environments is highly valued.
DUE TO THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
