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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Industry:  Infrastructure Construction, Urban Landscaping Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive Level

Position Summary:

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and optimize the operational functions of our infrastructure construction and urban landscaping company in the UAE. The COO will be responsible for overseeing project execution, ensuring operational efficiency, and aligning business operations with the company’s strategic goals. This role requires a leader with deep regional knowledge, strong technical expertise, and a proven track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across the GCC.

 Key Responsibilities:

Operational Oversight: Lead and manage all operational departments including project management, engineering, procurement, logistics, and HSE (Health, Safety & Environment).Project Delivery: Ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution of infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, utilities, and public works.Strategic Execution: Translate the company’s strategic vision into actionable operational plans and KPIs. Drive continuous improvement and innovation in construction practices.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with UAE construction laws, labor regulations, and environmental standards. Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies as needed.Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing operations team. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence.Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and government entities. Represent the company in key negotiations and project reviews.Risk Management: Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project and organizational resilience.

 Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).Minimum 12 years of experience in infrastructure construction, with at least 5 years in a senior operational leadership role.Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects in the UAE or broader Middle East region.Understanding of UAE construction regulations, labor laws, and procurement practices is preferred.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency is a plus.

 Preferred Experience:

Experience with government and semi-government landscaping and infrastructure projects in the UAE or in other GCC countries.Familiarity with sustainable construction practices and digital project management tools.Ability to build a strong network within the UAE construction and infrastructure ecosystem.

 Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive executive salary (tax-free)Performance-based bonusesHousing and transportation allowanceAnnual air tickets and medical insuranceHere at Primus Workforce, we provide safety-minded, experienced personnel support throughout the oil & gas, construction, technical trades, and other sectors to our clients' long-term and short-term contingency needs. We are a growing and dynamic company to work with, providing you with the key to your future success.

Thank you to all those who apply. Only those who meet the specific job requirements for this position will be contacted. You are encouraged to apply for various future positions we may have.

Primus Workforce is committed to equity employment for women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
The Global Advisory - Business Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Global Director team to strengthen and expand WSP's global advisory capability. The role will drive the establishment of a unified global operating model, ensuring seamless coordination, knowledge sharing, and alignment across regions.
This position will act as a strategic enabler - fostering collaboration with regional advisory leads, building robust operational platforms, and supporting the development of new service lines and toolkits. The incumbent will also contribute to shaping the future vision for Global Advisory, including defining structures, performance frameworks, and value propositions for teams worldwide.
Through close partnership with Global Finance, Marcoms, and leadership teams, the role will oversee commercial performance tracking, communications, and strategic initiatives such as digital enablement, benchmarking, and the creation of Centres of Excellence. Ultimately, the position will ensure that the Global Advisory function operates efficiently, consistently, and with strong visibility across all markets.
+ Support the Global Director, Advisory to drive further growth globally and build upon our impressive 10,500 FTE baseline, with teams already offering services across all our end markets and sectors
+ Build solid relationships with all Advisory Regional Leads and ensuring that all regions are actively supported to offer new services
+ Design and establish a new operating platform for Global Advisory, including CV and credential database and general knowledge sharing
+ Support the strategic focus areas to understand their baseline, vision, key account management and view of commoditised vs premium services
+ Create tool-kits that regions can use to launch new services, including methodology and approaches, templates, example deliverables etc;
+ Alongside Global Director, develop a vision for Global Advisory, the model for centralised versus de-centralised teams - global resource pooling versus regional pooling etc;
+ Conduct benchmarking assessments on Big 4 and other management consultancies
+ Design new employee value proposition for Global Advisory team members including recognition and reward mechanisms
+ Work alongside Global Finance, Planning & Accounting teams to track Global Advisory against budgeted commercial KPI's set by the Global Leadership Team
+ Drive the creation of centres of excellence for Global Advisory e.g. Economics Advisory, Digital Advisory etc; and set-up the required operating platforms accordingly
+ Actively look for opportunities to digitally enable teams e.g. proposal production, service provision etc;
+ Work with Global Marcoms to produce marketing and communications regarding the Global Advisory value proposition, showcase projects and teams to raise team profile internally and externally
+ Prepare communication materials for Global Director for Townhalls, Global Leadership Team Meetings and other external business briefings
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
+ 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a consulting or professional services environment.
+ Prior experience within a Big Four or leading management consultancy is highly desirable.
+ Proven track record in business operations, project management, or PMO functions, with the ability to oversee cross-regional initiatives.
+ Strong understanding of financial management, governance frameworks, and cross-functional coordination.
+ Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at executive levels.
+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint and Power BI.
+ Demonstrated ability to operate in a global, fast-paced environment, balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery.
Soft skills:
+ Excellent communication skills, ability to create strong concise messages and create powerful stories.
+ Strategic thinker, able to create a vision for the optimal operating models but also able implement.
+ Ability to influence rather than manage and direct, hence encourage global teams to think differently and utilise global benchmarks / world class ways of working.
+ Strong project management and coordination skills to extract and pull required information and data.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
**With us, you can. Apply today.**

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
The Global Advisory - Business Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Global Director team to strengthen and expand WSP's global advisory capability. The role will drive the establishment of a unified global operating model, ensuring seamless coordination, knowledge sharing, and alignment across regions.
This position will act as a strategic enabler - fostering collaboration with regional advisory leads, building robust operational platforms, and supporting the development of new service lines and toolkits. The incumbent will also contribute to shaping the future vision for Global Advisory, including defining structures, performance frameworks, and value propositions for teams worldwide.
Through close partnership with Global Finance, Marcoms, and leadership teams, the role will oversee commercial performance tracking, communications, and strategic initiatives such as digital enablement, benchmarking, and the creation of Centres of Excellence. Ultimately, the position will ensure that the Global Advisory function operates efficiently, consistently, and with strong visibility across all markets.
+ Support the Global Director, Advisory to drive further growth globally and build upon our impressive 10,500 FTE baseline, with teams already offering services across all our end markets and sectors
+ Build solid relationships with all Advisory Regional Leads and ensuring that all regions are actively supported to offer new services
+ Design and establish a new operating platform for Global Advisory, including CV and credential database and general knowledge sharing
+ Support the strategic focus areas to understand their baseline, vision, key account management and view of commoditised vs premium services
+ Create tool-kits that regions can use to launch new services, including methodology and approaches, templates, example deliverables etc;
+ Alongside Global Director, develop a vision for Global Advisory, the model for centralised versus de-centralised teams - global resource pooling versus regional pooling etc;
+ Conduct benchmarking assessments on Big 4 and other management consultancies
+ Design new employee value proposition for Global Advisory team members including recognition and reward mechanisms
+ Work alongside Global Finance, Planning & Accounting teams to track Global Advisory against budgeted commercial KPI's set by the Global Leadership Team
+ Drive the creation of centres of excellence for Global Advisory e.g. Economics Advisory, Digital Advisory etc; and set-up the required operating platforms accordingly
+ Actively look for opportunities to digitally enable teams e.g. proposal production, service provision etc;
+ Work with Global Marcoms to produce marketing and communications regarding the Global Advisory value proposition, showcase projects and teams to raise team profile internally and externally
+ Prepare communication materials for Global Director for Townhalls, Global Leadership Team Meetings and other external business briefings
+ Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
+ 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a consulting or professional services environment.
+ Prior experience within a Big Four or leading management consultancy is highly desirable.
+ Proven track record in business operations, project management, or PMO functions, with the ability to oversee cross-regional initiatives.
+ Strong understanding of financial management, governance frameworks, and cross-functional coordination.
+ Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at executive levels.
+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint and Power BI.
+ Demonstrated ability to operate in a global, fast-paced environment, balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery.
Soft skills:
+ Excellent communication skills, ability to create strong concise messages and create powerful stories.
+ Strategic thinker, able to create a vision for the optimal operating models but also able implement.
+ Ability to influence rather than manage and direct, hence encourage global teams to think differently and utilise global benchmarks / world class ways of working.
+ Strong project management and coordination skills to extract and pull required information and data.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
**With us, you can. Apply today.**

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

Bid Management: Manage the end-to-end bid process, from opportunity identification to proposal submission, for large-scale IT projects in the banking sector. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the client's requirements, preferences, and evaluation criteria. Collaborate with the sales team, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to develop winning bid strategies and proposals. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry best practices. Sales Operations: Develop and maintain sales performance metrics, dashboards, and reports to track sales progress, pipeline growth, and conversion rates. Analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Provide sales forecasting, pipeline management, and opportunity qualification support to the sales team. Develop and maintain sales playbooks, sales enablement materials, and other sales tools to support the sales team. Work with legal team for formation of agreements and contracts. Sales Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute sales strategies to pursue new business opportunities in the banking sector. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices. Collaborate with the sales team to develop account plans, sales plans, and opportunity plans. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with the sales team, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication. Provide regular updates on bid progress, sales performance, and market trends to senior management and other stakeholders. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders. Requirements

Requirements:

Education:  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. Experience:  3-5 years of experience in bid management, sales operations, or a related field, preferably in the IT industry with a focus on banking. Skills: Strong understanding of the IT industry, banking domain, and sales operations. Excellent bid management, sales strategy, and planning skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with CRM systems, such as Salesforce.com, is a plus. Personal Qualities: Results-driven and motivated individual with a strong desire to succeed. Strong team player with excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Benefits Attractive Salary packages: AED 10,000 - AED 15,000   Benefist required by law

Description
To help us maintain our high standards of service, we are seeking an experienced and accomplished Logistics Executive, to drive both innovation and execution in our busy last mile network.
Key job responsibilities
The Logistics Executive provides on-ground support to Ops team and Program Team with initiatives that require complex investigation and proactivity. With a mix of operational and program expertise the Logistics Executive works with various stakeholders to support, monitor and drive resolution of operational call outs to minimize the overall business risk and maintaining the high Amazon quality bar. You should be able to dive deep, scrutinize details and foresee data implications. The Logistics Executive is a critical role in the Variable Program team organization as it serves as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders keeping in mind business objectives. Being organized, act promptly in notifying off-operational situation, problem solver, detailed oriented are part of your DNA.
At the same time, you will be supporting the Program team who works on the back-end to gather insights and use them to enhance program lifecycle and ensure Amazon standards and Partners best experience.
Ideal candidate should have experience in managing end to end payments processes, raising POs, strong in excel skills, dive deep in large data across multiple tools and dashboards and work closely with internal and external stake holders to ensure on time payments as per SLAs.
Basic Qualifications
- 1+ years of working with computers and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) experience
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Are 18 years of age or older
Preferred Qualifications
- NA
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
To help us maintain our high standards of service, we are seeking an experienced and accomplished Logistics Executive, to drive both innovation and execution in our busy last mile network.
Key job responsibilities
The Logistics Executive provides on-ground support to Ops team and Program Team with initiatives that require complex investigation and proactivity. With a mix of operational and program expertise the Logistics Executive works with various stakeholders to support, monitor and drive resolution of operational call outs to minimize the overall business risk and maintaining the high Amazon quality bar. You should be able to dive deep, scrutinize details and foresee data implications. The Logistics Executive is a critical role in the Variable Program team organization as it serves as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders keeping in mind business objectives. Being organized, act promptly in notifying off-operational situation, problem solver, detailed oriented are part of your DNA.
At the same time, you will be supporting the Program team who works on the back-end to gather insights and use them to enhance program lifecycle and ensure Amazon standards and Partners best experience.
Ideal candidate should have experience in managing end to end payments processes, raising POs, strong in excel skills, dive deep in large data across multiple tools and dashboards and work closely with internal and external stake holders to ensure on time payments as per SLAs.
Basic Qualifications
- 1+ years of working with computers and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) experience
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Can lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Are 18 years of age or older
Preferred Qualifications
- NA
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.