Head of Administration and Property Management

A leading organization is seeking a highly experienced Head of Administration & Property Management to lead the strategic management of administration, corporate services, real estate, workplace, facilities, fleet, travel, and related support functions across HQ and nationwide operations.

The role will provide strategic leadership to ensure operational excellence, cost efficiency, effective asset utilization, regulatory compliance, and an enhanced workplace experience. The position will act as a key advisor to senior leadership and drive transformation, governance, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the corporate services portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute the Administration and Corporate Services strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
- Lead the real estate and property portfolio , including leasing, acquisitions, renewals, disposals, relocations, workplace optimization, and major refurbishment projects.
- Oversee facilities management and maintenance across company locations, ensuring operational continuity, asset reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Establish and oversee the fleet and transportation strategy , including utilization, lifecycle management, procurement, insurance, safety, and cost optimization.
- Lead administration and workplace services , including reception, housekeeping, catering, office services, document management, and employee workplace experience.
- Oversee corporate travel, events, executive support, conferences, and stakeholder engagement activities , ensuring high service standards and effective budget management.
- Develop and manage operating and capital expenditure budgets , driving cost optimization, resource efficiency, strategic sourcing, and measurable value creation.
- Lead strategic vendor, supplier, and contract management , including major negotiations, service-level agreements, performance management, and risk mitigation.
- Establish robust governance, policies, controls, and compliance frameworks across administration, property, facilities, fleet, and corporate services.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks and contribute to business continuity, crisis management, and emergency response planning .
- Drive digital transformation, process optimization, sustainability, and best-practice implementation across corporate services.
- Lead, develop, and build high-performing administration and corporate services teams, fostering accountability, innovation, collaboration, and service excellence.
- Maintain strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, government authorities, landlords, developers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and service providers .

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Logistics , or a related discipline.
- MBA or relevant Master’s degree is preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in Administration, Corporate Services, Facilities, Real Estate, Property Management, or related functions.
- 8–10+ years in senior leadership or department-head roles , managing multiple corporate services functions.
- Proven experience managing large-scale real estate/property portfolios, facilities operations, fleet programs, and outsourced service providers .
- Strong track record in strategic planning, transformation, operational excellence, cost optimization, and change management .
- Fluency in English and Arabic , both spoken and written.

Core Competencies

- Executive & Strategic Leadership
- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
- Real Estate & Property Management
- Facilities & Workplace Management
- Financial & Budget Management
- Cost Optimization & Value Creation
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Negotiation & Stakeholder Management
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Change & Transformation Management
- Operational Excellence
- Decision-Making & Problem Solving
- Talent Development & Team Leadership