Head – Transport
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Date posted
November 12, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Junior
Qualification
Bachelor's degree MBA preferred
Experience
20+ Years
Description
The Head - Transport leads the group-wide transport function, covering passenger transportation, fleet and compliance, and in-house maintenance. The role sets the long-term direction for safe, efficient and cost-effective movement of employees while ensuring that fleet assets are maintained and used well. It combines strategic planning, financial ownership, regulatory oversight and the modernisation of transport operations and technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Set transport strategy and oversee passenger transportation, fleet management, compliance and maintenance operations across the group.
- Own transport and fleet budgets and overall business performance, including annual group-wide budget responsibility exceeding AED 110 million.
- Manage the maintenance workshop’s budget and profit performance, and oversee commercial fleet resale activity where applicable.
- Improve fleet utilisation, vehicle availability, fuel consumption and operating efficiency while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
- Lead transport and fleet teams, strengthen service standards and coordinate with business units on demand and operational requirements.
- Modernise the function through telematics, routing and scheduling systems, execution tools and management dashboards.
- Evaluate alternative vehicle technologies, including hybrid, electric, hydrogen, LNG and CNG options, as part of future fleet planning.
Requirements and Qualifications
- At least 20 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, including ten years or more in a senior leadership role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline; an MBA is preferred.
- Proven experience managing large-scale logistics operations and cross-functional teams.
- Strong knowledge of fleet, transport technology, budgets and operational compliance.
Skills and Competencies
- Strategic planning, commercial judgement and financial management.
- Leadership, negotiation, communication and decision-making skills.
- Ability to use logistics software and data analytics to improve performance.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead digital and operational transformation.
Employment Details
Full-time executive position based at the group headquarters in DAFZA, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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