What this job involves:
A multi-disciplinary Senior WE&O Manager role responsible for driving operational performance excellence across the portfolio in Cairo, Egypt. This position will lead transformation initiatives while ensuring exceptional service delivery that meets all contractual obligations. The Senior WE&O Manager will support the Country Lead, oversee direct reports, and cultivate a forward-thinking, experience-led approach that challenges traditional operational mindsets and introduces systematic changes to enhance efficiency and quality.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Through direct reports, drive operational excellence across Hard and Soft services, ensuring compliance with KPIs and SLAs and operational performance
- Lead and develop operational teams to deliver exceptional client service and performance
- Implement transformation/new ways of working methodologies across country operations, challenging the status quo.
- Enhance reporting and communication frameworks providing clear visibility of operational performance
- Work closely with regional vertical leaders while driving local performance changes through WE&O team
- Manage supply chain key relationships and embed a mindset to hold vendors accountable for quality and timeliness
- Lead by example with decisive action, risk-based prioritization, and elevated operational standards
Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:
- Proven success in operational transformation
- Strong understanding of Egyptian market requirements & challenges and local regulations
- Exceptional leadership ability with demonstrated team development capabilities
- Financial acumen and budget management expertise
- Experience implementing innovative operational improvement solutions
- Process-driven approach with ability to design and implement systematic improvements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and facilities management technology platforms
Required Skills and Experience:
- Experience managing teams with demonstrated people management skills
- Knowledge of building regulations, health & safety protocols, contractor management, and statutory compliance
- Project management experience with ability to meet tight deadlines
- Proven track record of working collaboratively to solve problems in a timely manner with professionalism
- Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to drive performance improvement and transformation initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience
