Senior Manager - Asset Management

Job Purpose

Lead and oversee asset management operations, including strategic planning, financial management, contract management, and asset performance optimization. Ensure delivery of high-quality facilities management services aligned with client expectations, leveraging data, technology, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead asset management, contracts, and finance teams to deliver optimal asset performance and value.

• Develop and execute asset management strategies, budgets, and performance plans across multiple locations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and innovation within asset management practices.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and HSE standards.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and clients to enhance asset management and contracting models.

Asset Management

• Develop and implement asset management strategies aligned with ISO 55000 standards.

• Establish and maintain asset registers and lifecycle management plans (20–30 year horizon).

• Drive performance optimization and cost efficiency of physical assets.

• Promote best practices and knowledge sharing across facilities management teams.

Operational Planning (Opex & Capex)

• Lead development of 3–5 year operational and capital expenditure plans.

• Oversee annual FM planning and service delivery performance.

• Review maintenance strategies and ensure alignment with operational and contractual requirements.

• Implement FM quality standards, policies, and procedures.

Financial Management & Contracts

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.

• Analyze financial performance to support strategic decision-making.

• Oversee contract management strategies for third-party service providers.

• Ensure cost control and value optimization across FM operations.

Technology, Data & Systems

• Lead implementation and optimization of FM technologies (e.g., CMMS, BMS, SCADA).

• Manage asset data systems including BIM and CAD.

• Ensure accuracy and governance of asset databases and documentation.

• Drive data-driven insights and reporting to enhance asset performance.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for asset management-related matters with clients.

• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and government authorities.

• Ensure alignment between operational teams and client expectations.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Asset Management, Facilities Management, Property Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in asset/facilities management.

• Proven leadership experience in senior management roles.

• Demonstrated success in asset strategy development, financial management, and operational delivery.

Technical Knowledge

• Asset and facilities management principles

• ISO standards (ISO 55000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)

• FM systems (CMMS/CAFM, BMS, SCADA)

• Contract and vendor management

• Financial planning and performance management

Key Performance Areas

• Delivery of asset management strategies and financial targets

• Implementation of FM compliance and assurance programs

• Accurate forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking

• Optimization of asset lifecycle costs and service delivery

Key Challenges

• Managing diverse asset portfolios with varying data quality

• Ensuring compliance with ISO standards and UAE market expectations

• Coordinating across multiple stakeholders and service providers

• Driving value and performance in a complex FM environment