488 Managing Director jobs in Bahrain

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Kingdom of Bahrain

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Upbeatz Investments is seeking a dynamic Bahraini national to lead our company into its next phase of growth. We focus on sustainable business strategies, financial excellence, and innovative solutions to strengthen our market position and create lasting value for stakeholders.

What You'll Do:

• Define and execute the company's long-term vision and strategic direction.
• Develop and implement business strategies to enhance competitive positioning and shareholder value.
• Provide strong financial leadership and oversee fiscal performance.
• Conduct market and financial analysis to identify opportunities and risks.
• Accurately forecast market trends and economic factors to guide investments and operational priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with shareholders, partners, and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards within Bahrain.

What We're Looking For:

• Bahraini national (mandatory)
• Proven strategic visionary with the ability to set long-term direction and translate it into actionable plans
• Strong financial background with expertise in finance, accounting, or economics
• High integrity, ethical leadership, and commitment to good corporate governance
• Results-driven, capable of inspiring and empowering teams
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities

Education / Experience:

• Minimum of 10–15 years of senior leadership experience in executive or financial roles

Technical Skills:

• Financial analysis and forecasting
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Market and economic trend analysis
• Corporate governance and compliance

Soft Skills:

• Leadership and team empowerment
• Decision-making under uncertainty
• Effective communication and negotiation
• Innovation and problem-solving

Languages:

• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written)

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in driving organizational transformation and business growth

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation package aligned with market standards and experience
• Opportunity to lead a visionary company and make a lasting impact

Job Type: Full-time

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Note:
The successful candidate can be based out of
Pakistan, Bahrain, or Iraq
.

We are seeking a
Managing Director (MD) for SAP Pakistan, Bahrain, and Iraq
. This position is responsible for the overall performance of these market units, driving strategic planning and execution, ensuring operational excellence, and contributing to the broader business planning process across the Middle East and EMEA.

This is a critical leadership role, and we are therefore seeking a senior executive with proven general management experience in the High-Tech industry, ideally within a multicultural and matrix environment.

The role reports into the
President for SAP Middle East and Africa – North.
EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS
Maximise The Opportunity
The MD will take overall
P&L responsibility
for the performance of the Pakistan, Bahrain, and Iraq market units. He/she will lead strategic planning efforts aligned to the overall EMEA strategy, ensuring SAP's offerings are tailored to
local customer needs and regional opportunities
.

Drive Operational Excellence
This role requires a disciplined, structured approach to execution. The MD will be accountable for designing and implementing
go-to-market strategies
, leveraging solid operational metrics, and ensuring excellence across all business processes.

Build And Lead An A-caliber Team
The MD will ensure these market units have
top talent at all levels
, especially in key leadership roles. He/she will foster a
high-performance culture
built on accountability, collaboration, and trust.

Lead Across a Matrix Organization
Beyond sales, the MD is responsible for the effective operation of all business functions in Pakistan, Bahrain, and Iraq, ensuring alignment and collaboration with regional and global teams. This requires strong leadership and experience in guiding cross-functional teams.

Education, Qualifications, Skills, And Competencies
Drive for Execution

• Set clear strategic priorities and deliver results through disciplined execution.
• Define ambitious goals, holding teams accountable through structured performance management.
• Track execution metrics and course-correct as needed to meet objectives.

Team Collaboration

• Build an engaged, productive leadership team that collaborates across functions and geographies.
• Foster cross-departmental collaboration with SAP teams, customers, and partners.
• Promote knowledge sharing and celebrate team successes.

Talent Development

• Coach and mentor emerging leaders, providing feedback and development opportunities.
• Address performance issues quickly and constructively.
• Share talent across SAP to develop future leaders.

Motivation and Engagement

• Inspire and energize the organization with clear communication, recognition, and passion.
• Create a sense of purpose by connecting day-to-day work with SAP's broader mission.
• Empower teams with ownership and decision-making authority.

Work Experience

• Extensive leadership experience in large, multi-national technology or software organizations.
• Proven ability to build and execute large-scale business plans and transformation strategies.
• Deep familiarity with the Pakistan, Bahrain, and Iraq markets, including SAP customers and partners.
• Experience leading significant business transformation, expansion, or turnaround efforts.
• Strong customer and partner focus, with a history of delivering results through strategic sales leadership.
• Minimum of 10–15 years in sales or general management roles, with a track record of driving growth in complex environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise applications, industry trends, and market dynamics.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

• English: Mandatory
• Arabic: Strong Preference

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree not required but considered an advantage

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Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: | Work Area: Sales | Expected Travel: 0 - 40% | Career Status: Management | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: Virtual - Pakistan .

About Us

House 2 Home is a modern and growing real estate brokerage based in Bahrain. We focus on delivering high-quality service, transparent client relationships, and a dynamic approach to property sales and leasing. We're now seeking an experienced leader with deep local market knowledge to drive our next phase of growth.

Role Overview

The Managing Director will oversee the entire business operation — from sales and marketing to team development and strategic planning. This person will act as a key driver in scaling House 2 Home, improving lead conversion, enhancing agent productivity, and expanding our market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the real estate sales and leasing team.
• Develop and execute growth strategies to increase revenue and market share.
• Drive marketing initiatives and brand positioning to strengthen company visibility.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure consistent achievement of monthly targets.
• Recruit, train, and retain top-performing agents.
• Build partnerships with developers, landlords, and corporate clients.
• Report directly to the business owner and manage the daily operations efficiently.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Bahrain's real estate market in a leadership or senior sales role.
• Proven record in driving sales growth and managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of marketing, CRM systems, and property portals (Property Finder, Weetas, etc.).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strategic mindset with entrepreneurial drive.
• Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with attractive commission/incentives.
• Opportunity to lead a promising, fast-growing real estate brand.
• Direct collaboration with the company founder.
• Freedom to innovate and build your own strategies for success.

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a mark in Bahrain's real estate industry, we'd love to meet you.

Apply now or send your CV and a short note on :

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: Up to BD1, per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in Real Estate ?

Job Purpose:

Our company is
seeking
a highly professional and experienced Personal Assistant to provide high level confidential support to the Chief Executive Officer by providing a full secretarial and administrative service. Ensuring that effective planning and administrative systems are in place and maintained efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

·   To act as a first point of contact dealing with correspondence and phone calls. To serve as the CEO's primary gatekeeper, managing access, communication, and requests efficiently.

·   To proactively manage and coordinate the diary of the CEO by prioritising and arranging internal and external meetings, ensuring appropriate briefing papers are prepared and provided.

·   To handle and maintain the highest level of discretion and utmost confidentiality across all tasks, both professional and personal.

·   To coordinate and support both professional and personal duties, including lifestyle, household coordination, personal scheduling, and errands.

·   Plan and organise travel and accommodation when required.

·   To be available for matters outside regular office hours, as agreed with the CEO.

·   Maintain effective filing and data storage, including emails and retrieval systems ensuring the needs of the CEO are met.

·   To provide full personal assistant support by dealing with all correspondence and calls, drafting routine letters to a high standard, minute meetings, taking messages and other administrative tasks as required to support the CEO.

·   To coordinate & arrange Management meetings as advised the CEO. This will include drafting agendas, collating papers and reports, taking minutes and following up action points.

·   The assistant should seek approval from the CEO before accepting any tasks or instructions from anyone else.

·   Assist with data entry and file management.

·   Receiving and delivering messages and information to relevant parties/departments.

·   In addition to the key responsibilities outlined in this job description, the successful candidate may be assigned adhoc tasks as needed. These tasks may vary in nature but are essential for supporting the overall objectives and functioning of the role. The ability to adapt, prioritize, and execute additional tasks efficiently and effectively is crucial in this position.

Qualifications:

·     Should be a Bahraini National Female

·   Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution

·   Proven experience of at least 2 years in a similar role

·   Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

·   Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software

·   Extremely strong organizational and prioritization skills

·   Excellent time management skills.

·   Proven ability in travel arrangements and scheduling meetings/appointments.

· years of previous experience in a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant role.

·   Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

·   Strong attention to detail and flexibility

We are looking for a Personal Assistant who is highly motivated, organized, and customer-focused. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work independently while remaining an active team member. If you meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Interested candidates an send your CV to

• Develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies aligned with the company's long-term vision and objectives.
• Oversee all operational departments, including supply chain, logistics, customer service, and project management.
• Drive operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness through process improvement and technology adoption.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational performance and monitor progress regularly.
• Manage operational budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are allocated effectively.
• Lead and mentor senior operational leaders, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring business continuity and compliance.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and clients.
• Oversee the successful implementation of new systems and operational initiatives.
• Represent the company at executive-level meetings and industry forums.
• Ensure seamless execution of company strategy through effective operational management.

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field. A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is a plus.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in operations management, with a significant portion in executive roles.
• Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence and achieving significant business growth in a complex organization.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning, process improvement, and change management.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and financial resources effectively.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with global operations and diverse market dynamics.
• Proficiency in operational software and ERP systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fully remote executive environment.

• Manage and maintain the COO's complex calendar, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements, ensuring optimal time utilization.
• Prepare agendas, gather necessary documentation, and take minutes for executive meetings, distributing them in a timely manner.
• Handle all incoming communications, including emails and phone calls, filtering and prioritizing as needed.
• Draft, review, and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents with accuracy and professionalism.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation, ensuring all arrangements are cost-effective and efficient.
• Manage expense reporting for the COO, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Serve as a gatekeeper, screening visitors and calls, and resolving issues or directing them to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain organized and confidential filing systems, both physical and digital.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by the COO.
• Conduct research on various topics as requested.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues across all levels of the organization and with external contacts.
• Anticipate needs and proactively address potential issues before they arise.
• Ensure all office supplies and equipment are adequately stocked and maintained.
• Provide a high level of support that allows the COO to focus on strategic objectives.
• Uphold the company's values and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative support role, preferably supporting C-level executives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to multitask effectively.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Experience in coordinating travel and managing complex calendars.
• Familiarity with financial reporting and expense management systems.
• This role is located in Sitra, Capital, BH and requires a hybrid work arrangement.

• Manage and maintain the COO's schedule, including arranging appointments, meetings, and conference calls.
• Coordinate all aspects of domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas, and itineraries.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.
• Conduct research and gather information to support the COO's initiatives and decision-making processes.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications, including emails and phone calls, and respond as appropriate.
• Organize and manage meeting logistics, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action items.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Assist with expense reporting and budget tracking for the COO's office.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on behalf of the COO.
• Proactively identify and anticipate the needs of the COO and take appropriate action.
• Manage special projects as assigned by the COO.
• Maintain an organized filing system, both physical and digital.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar administrative role, supporting senior-level executives.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and calendar management tools.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a heavy workload effectively.
• Discretion and confidentiality are paramount.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive and resourceful problem-solver.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional and polished demeanor.
• Experience in the (Specific Industry of the Client, e.g., Tech, Finance, Manufacturing) industry is advantageous.