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Marketing Manager
full-time•Dubai
About this role
Job Description
Group Marketing Operations Manager
(UAE National | Middle Management Role)
Role Purpose
Role Purpose
The Group Marketing Operations Manager ensures the smooth, compliant, and efficient execution of marketing activities across the Group. The role focuses on optimising marketing workflows, enabling cross-functional coordination, and implementing governance frameworks in collaboration with Finance, Procurement, Legal, Group IT, Human Capital, and Group Audit.
The role is critical to maintaining operational discipline, budget control, risk management, and consistent delivery across Group and Company marketing teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Marketing Operations & Workflow Management
- Coordinate marketing processes with Finance, Procurement, Legal, Group IT, Human Capital, and Group Audit to ensure clarity, efficiency, and timely execution.
- Ensure adherence to approved workflows, timelines, approval structures, and escalation paths.
- Act as the central coordination point to remove operational bottlenecks and enable effective execution.
2. Governance, Process & Compliance Enablement
- Ensure marketing activities comply with Group policies, brand governance frameworks, procurement standards, and approval protocols.
- Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), RACI matrices, and marketing governance documentation.
- Support Company marketing teams in meeting governance requirements while maintaining delivery timelines.
3. Budget & Resource Management
- Coordinate consolidated marketing budget planning, tracking, and reporting across Group companies.
- Monitor spend against approved budgets and flag variances, risks, or inefficiencies.
- Work closely with Finance on budget approvals, accruals, forecasting, and financial controls.
4. Vendor Pool & Agency Management
- Manage the Group-wide marketing vendor and agency pool in line with approved procurement frameworks.
- Coordinate RFP processes in collaboration with Procurement, Legal, and Finance.
- Ensure vendors operate within approved scopes, contracts, SLAs, and brand standards.
- Track vendor performance, compliance, and commercial effectiveness.
5. Project Management – Critical Executions & Events
- Lead operational project management for critical marketing initiatives, high-profile campaigns, and Group-level events.
- Develop project plans, timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation measures.
- Coordinate stakeholders and act as the escalation point to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Key Deliverables
- Implemented Group marketing workflows, SOPs, and governance frameworks
- Consolidated marketing budget tracking and reporting
- Approved and governed vendor pool with performance oversight
- Project plans and delivery reporting for critical initiatives
- Audit-ready marketing documentation and compliance records
Skills & Competencies
- Strong marketing operations and project management capability
- Solid understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and audit environments
- Budget management and financial coordination skills
- Vendor and agency management experience
- Strong cross-functional coordination and communication skills
- High attention to detail with a structured and disciplined approach
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-company environment
Experience & Qualifications
- UAE National
- 3–5 years of experience in marketing operations, project management, PMO, or business operations roles
- Experience working with Finance, Procurement, Legal, IT, HR, and Audit functions
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field
- Project management certification is an advantage
Reporting Line
Reports to: Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
Works closely with: Finance, Procurement, Legal, Group IT, Human Capital, Group Audit, and Company Marketing Teams
Success Measures
- Improved efficiency and predictability of marketing execution
- Strong compliance with governance and audit requirements
- High accuracy in budget planning and spend tracking
- Effective vendor performance and cost optimisation
- On-time, high-quality delivery of critical marketing initiatives
Job Purpose
The Marketing Manager plays a pivotal role in developing and executing go-to-market strategies for business clusters within similar industries. This position is responsible for owning and managing client communities, ensuring successful acquisition, and enhancing overall client satisfaction. The Marketing Manager is a key driver in shaping the company's market presence and fostering strong client relationships.
Job Responsibilities
- Go-to-Market Strategy Development: Develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies for designated business clusters within similar industries. Identify market opportunities, target audience, and competitive positioning to drive business growth.
- Client Community Ownership: Establish and maintain client communities to facilitate engagement, communication, and networking among clients. Build and nurture strong relationships to drive brand loyalty and advocacy.
- Client Acquisition: Create and implement client acquisition plans to expand the client base within the designated business clusters. Collaborate with sales and business development teams to reach acquisition targets.
- Client Satisfaction Management: Monitor and enhance client satisfaction through data-driven strategies. Collect feedback, assess client needs, and lead initiatives to improve overall client experience.
- Marketing Campaigns: Develop and execute effective marketing campaigns, including digital and traditional marketing methods, to promote products and services within the targeted industries.
- Market Research: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Budget Management: Manage marketing budgets for designated clusters, ensuring cost-effective utilization of resources and tracking ROI.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as product development, sales, and customer support to align marketing strategies with business goals
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Proven experience as a Marketing Manager or in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of marketing principles, strategies, and tactics.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in marketing software and analytics tools.
- Demonstrated project management and budget management skills.
Experience
- 2+ years of relevant marketing experience
- Track record of successful go-to-market strategy development and execution.
- Experience in community building and management.
- Demonstrated ability to acquire and retain clients in competitive markets.
Knowledge & Skills
- In-depth knowledge of marketing trends and industry-specific best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and market research.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively to develop innovative marketing solutions.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Adaptability and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Experience & Qualifications
- UAE National
- 3–5 years of experience in marketing operations, project management, PMO, or business operations roles
- Experience working with Finance, Procurement, Legal, IT, HR, and Audit functions
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field
- Project management certification is an advantage
Reporting Line
Reports to: Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
Works closely with: Finance, Procurement, Legal, Group IT, Human Capital, Group Audit, and Company Marketing Teams
Success Measures
- Improved efficiency and predictability of marketing execution
- Strong compliance with governance and audit requirements
- High accuracy in budget planning and spend tracking
- Effective vendor performance and cost optimisation
- On-time, high-quality delivery of critical marketing initiatives
What you'll do
- The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing go-to-market strategies while managing client communities to enhance client satisfaction. This role also involves coordinating marketing campaigns and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align strategies with business goals.
About Al Rostamani Group of Companies LLC
Founded by Abdulla Hassan Al Rostamani in the early 1950’s, Al Rostamani Group is a leading UAE family business conglomerate, guided by its core values of commitment, care, and vision.
With a legacy spanning over six decades, the group is one of the earliest established and most prominent companies in the country. It is renowned for its unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation across a range of diverse industries.
Al Rostamani Group’s businesses operate in the automotive, general trading, real estate and construction, solar energy, financial services, travel and tourism, and technology solutions industries.
As the Group continues to expand and diversify its offerings, it remains steadfast in its commitment to its core values, cementing its position as a responsible and visionary business leader in the region and beyond.
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