International Business Operations Manager

True North is currently seeking Business Operations Managers with overseas experience for

multiple international opportunities. Candidates with international experience in the areas of

real estate development, land development and construction management are of particular

interest.

SUMMARY: True North is seeking Business Operations Managers with a minimum of five years

of experience in the real estate development field to manage business operations, sales and

services, and client interaction for a growing company expanding internationally. This position

requires the candidate to have core competency in real estate and land development projects,

as well as construction management. The right candidates will also have a working knowledge

of facility operations, asset life cycles, asset management, and preventative maintenance

procedures and related software/business tools. A successful candidate must be a self-starter

with the desire and motivation to effectively communicate with and manage a small team of

multinational professionals, vendors, and subcontractors. Candidates should be familiar with

budget and financial management tasks required to lead large construction and facilities

projects. Candidate must be willing to relocate internationally (non-conflict zones).

International business experience desired, MENA preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively manage resources, track business processes, meet company goals, and

maintain and grow client relationships.

• Direct strategic planning and budgeting for business operations.


• Lead sales cycle, closing deals, and responding to RFPs.


• Manage full life cycle of real estate and land development projects from site selection

through construction, operations, and final sale.

• Conduct business development and client management tasks to identify, acquire,

and manage both clients and key partners and vendors.

• Manage, motivate, and lead a small team of dedicated, multinational professionals.


• Financial management of daily operations, including P&L and cash flow responsibilities,

and budget management and execution.

• Utilize CMMS or similar building management software system to improve the efficiency

of asset management and building maintenance activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Arabic and Urdu language fluency


• Minimum five years of experience in operations management/project management in

one of the following fields:

o Real estate development

o Land development

o Construction management

• Technically savvy as related to business management applications, tools, and systems.


• College degree preferred with focus on business management, construction, or

engineering.

• International business experience preferred.

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive salary


• Housing


• Health and life insurance


• Travel stipend


• 401k