المدير الإداري (MD)

The Managing Director is responsible for leading the overall operations, strategic direction, and business performance of the Design House. The role oversees design, project delivery, business development, client relationships, financial performance, and team management to ensure sustainable growth, operational excellence, creative quality, and alignment with the company's strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the Design House’s strategic plans,

business objectives, and growth initiatives in alignment with the company’s overall

vision.

2. Business & Financial Performance: Oversee budgets, revenue, profitability, cost

control, resource allocation, and financial performance to achieve business targets.

3. Operational Management: Supervise the overall operations of the Design House,

ensuring efficient workflows, effective coordination, and timely project delivery.

4. Design & Project Oversight: Ensure design excellence, technical quality, and

successful project execution while maintaining compliance with client requirements,

project scope, budgets, and deadlines.

5. Business Development: Identify new business opportunities, develop strategic

partnerships, strengthen market presence, and support the acquisition of key clients

and projects.

6. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with key clients

and stakeholders, oversee major negotiations, and ensure high levels of client

satisfaction.

7. Leadership & Team Development: Lead department heads and senior managers,

establish performance objectives, evaluate results, and build a high-performing

organizational culture.

8. Cross-Functional Coordination: Ensure effective collaboration between Design,

Project Management, Technical Office, Procurement, Site Operations, Finance, HR,

and Business Development, as applicable.

9. Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor KPIs, review operational and

financial reports, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.

10. Quality & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with company policies,

contractual obligations, quality standards, and applicable regulations while

proactively managing business and project risks.

11. Process Improvement: Optimize organizational structures, operating procedures,

and resource utilization to improve efficiency, profitability, and service quality.

Job Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Business

Administration, or a related field.

– MBA or postgraduate qualification in management is an advantage.

– 12–15+ years of relevant experience in the design, architecture, interior fit-out, or

construction industry.

– Minimum 5 years of experience in senior leadership, business management, or

executive-level positions.

– Proven track record of managing business operations, budgets, profitability, and

organizational performance.

– Strong understanding of design and fit-out project lifecycles, commercial

requirements, and project delivery.

– Demonstrated experience in business development, client management, contract

negotiations, and strategic partnerships.

– Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage department heads.

– Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.

– Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management

skills.

Key Competencies

– Strategic and commercial leadership

– Business growth and profitability management

– Executive decision-making

– Financial planning and budget management

– Client relationship and business development

– Operational excellence

– Organizational leadership and team development

– Risk management and problem-solving