General Manager, Industrial Zone مدير عام المنطقة الصناعية
On-siteAleppo, Aleppo, Syria
Job Summary
Develop and implement a comprehensive 5-year strategy to transform the industrial zone into a competitive regional hub for production and export. Directly oversee infrastructure rehabilitation, digital transformation initiatives, and the establishment of a management company to serve factories. Lead promotion efforts to attract foreign and local investment while managing a One-Stop Shop system to facilitate licensing and overcome bureaucratic obstacles. Oversee annual budget preparation, cash flow management, and risk mitigation plans for operational, security, and energy challenges. Recruit and train a high-performance team, including strategies to attract industrial talent returning from abroad. Serve as a liaison between investors and government entities to resolve operational obstacles and activate twinning programs with international zones.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or equivalent in industrial engineering, management, economics, finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 15 years of total experience, including at least 7 years in an executive leadership role (CEO/Director)
- Proven experience managing major infrastructure projects (power, water, roads) in challenging environments or post-conflict contexts
- Previous experience dealing with government bodies and economic organizations in Syria or the region
- Deep knowledge of the Syrian market and legislative/regulatory environment, with experience working with investors from Arab and regional countries
- Strong understanding of the industrial business environment in Syria (or the city of Aleppo) and its specific challenges
- Ability to lead a team under changing and unstable conditions
- An investment-minded approach capable of turning the industrial zone project into a profitable, value-added service operation
- Strong decision-making under pressure and risk management skills in a volatile environment
- Solid technology awareness and the ability to lead automation projects
- Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders
- Full proficiency in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
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