Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
19+ years’ experience in engineering and operational roles, including 15-year tenure within Military/Defence industry as Operations Director, Contract & Program Manager and Business Development. Ability to deliver exceptional commercial and operational consultancy, both analytical and tactical, across multiple business units. Adept at identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities, while ensuring operational excellence and overall program management. Confident communicator and subject matter expert who thrives in multifaceted roles and is resilient to pressure. Natural organizer with agility to balance priorities.
• Fleet Maintenance, Support and planning, with complete workshop set-up for Military Marine Vessels. • Resource, budget and inventory Management. • Maintenance, regulatory, and safety training and compliance to a 24 man team. • Plan, Develop and execution of detailed training programs • Stakeholder management including vendor and supplier relations • Maintain accurate records of maintenance and report progress • Maintenance and Complete workshop set-up for Military Marine Vessels. • Design and Development of end-user specified requirements. • Diagnosis and troubleshooting of all vessel elements. • Coordinate, communicate, and provide leadership to a multinational team of 21 technicians and managers. • Contract and supply chain management • Provide in-country support for various OEM suppliers including logisitics and import/export assistance.
• Formulate, compile and evaluate contracting documents including proposals, pricing structures, vendor selection and SOW for tendering purposes. • Identify and manage stakeholders; work cross-functionally with both the internal teams and the external partners to define our common objective. • Set objectives, assign tasks, allocate budgets and agree to timetables for achieving intermediate and overall goals. • Create the project budgets and manage the budget within approvals. • Identify project resource requirements. • Coordinate and monitor progress across assigned projects and establish a formal reporting structure to ensure that projects remain on target. • Provide monthly project status and contractual performance report on each project. • Ensure delivery and acceptance of completed deliverables by the customer. • Prepare, contract and maintain the project work breakdown structure. • Plan, design and implement overall risk evaluation process; Identify and manage project risks. • Support Planning and Execution of various company projects. • Effort spans across all elements of the product lifecycle from capture and development through production and sustainment. • Provide in-country support for various OEM suppliers including logistics and import/export assistance. • Build and sustain effective customer relationships with high-level Military personnel. • Responsible for expanding ROMCO’s and DiveCo’s product portfolio and marketing within the armed forces. • Manage international suppliers, their contract and pricing schedules including expanding current company portfolio of products through international company visits and trade shows. • Streamlining procurement channels and purchasing. Projects / Clients / Consultants: UAE Presidential Guard, Crown Prince Court, Dubai Police, GHQ, Abu Dhabi Police, CICPA, Abu Dhabi Airports Company.
• Communicate with International and in-country stake holders to coordinate the resolution of any hardware, operational, or sustainment issues experienced by the customer. • Coordinate, communicate, and provide leadership to a multinational team of 71 people. • Support and coordinate activities in support of Field Service Representatives, site visits, site coordination, base access, travel routes, system deliveries, and logistics support. • Formulate, compile and evaluate contracting documents including proposals, pricing structures, vendor selection and scopes of work for tendering purposes. • Streamlining procurement channels and purchasing. • Manage the supply chain and logistics for all material and assets used in the O&M contract. • Management of the O&M contract incorporating design, construction and operational training factors through the use of MS project and chairing regular training workshops. • Played a key role in the tendering process, resulting in the contract renewal for 15 years in total. • Project Manage independent Turn-Key construction contracts assigned to ROMCO relating to range development and improvement. Projects / Clients / Consultants: Presidential Guard Command, Dubai Police, GHQ, Abu Dhabi Police, CICPA
• Manage the supply chain and logistics for all material and assets used in the O&M contract. • Management of Maintenance procedures and schedules for Presidential Guard Contract including management of a 55 person team, assigning roles and responsibilities and tracking progress. • Management of the O&M contract incorporating design, construction and operational training factors through the use of MS project and chairing regular training workshops. • Assist Special Operations Command hands on with vehicle alterations and design modifications to best suit their tactical program needs for various demonstrations and scenario training. • Develop or revise technical documentation and maintenance manuals to modernize maintenance methods and reduce logistics support burdens. • Management of Warehousing and distribution of materials to sites. • Operate, program, maintain and troubleshoot various target systems including: SAAB, ATA, Millitec, Polytronic, Meggit, QinetiQ, Emirates Shooting, Air Target International, Marathon and Northern Lights Tactical. Projects / Clients / Consultants: Presidential Guard Command, Dubai Police, GHQ, Abu Dhabi Police, CICPA
Oversee the import, marketing, and distribution of premium leisure boats and marine products essential for water sports and craft maintenance. This includes the maintenance and troubleshooting of inboard boat engines and control systems across various brands. Additionally, I focused on securing international brands and pricing for distribution in the UAE, managing procurement, logistics, contracts, and day-to-day business operations. Projects / Clients: Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club, Dubai Boat show, Adrenaline Sports Live, Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management, Abu Dhabi Boat show, TDIC.