General Manager Facilities Management

Lead the business. Drive operational excellence. Build sustainable growth

Ali & Sons is looking for an accomplished General Manager – Facilities Management to provide strategic leadership and overall management of its facilities Management business.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced FM executive who can combine commercial acumen, operational excellence, client leadership and business growth to build a high-performing and sustainable FM organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall strategic direction, P&L and business performance of the FM company.
• Oversee integrated Hard FM and Soft FM operations across multiple contracts and locations.
• Drive operational excellence, service quality, productivity and profitability.
• Lead major contract mobilizations, renewals, variations and commercial negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, consultants, government entities and strategic stakeholders.
• Drive business development, tenders, contract growth, cross-selling and new business opportunities.
• Ensure strong performance against SLAs, KPIs, contractual obligations, HSE and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen asset management, CAFM/CMMS utilization, preventive maintenance and digital FM capabilities.
• Lead senior management teams, succession planning, talent development and a high-performance culture.
• Drive continuous improvement, sustainability, smart FM and operational transformation initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of relevant Facilities Management experience, including significant senior leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, integrated Hard & Soft FM operations.
• Strong track record of P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and profitability improvement.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex FM contracts and client portfolios.
• Strong commercial and business development experience, including tenders, contract renewals and negotiations.
• Excellent understanding of UAE FM regulations, Civil Defence, HSE and statutory requirements.
• Strong experience engaging with senior clients, developers, consultants and government stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration or a related discipline; Master's degree is preferred.
• CFM, FMP, IWFM, IFMA, PMP or equivalent certifications are an advantage.

If you are a commercially driven FM leader ready to take ownership of a business, shape its strategy and deliver sustainable growth, we would like to hear from you.