Position Overview
The Operations Director runs Green SM Qatar's day-to-day business, turning the launch plan into a safe, reliable and cost-efficient electric ride-hailing service across Nairobi and future cities.
Job title
Operations Director, Green SM Qatar
Location
Doha, Qatar (with regular travel to other cities)
Reports to
General Manager, Green SM Qatar
Direct reports
Fleet & Maintenance Manager, Charging Infrastructure Manager, Driver Operations Manager, Customer Service Manager, Safety & Quality Manager
Language
English (required);
Purpose of the role
Build and lead the operating engine of Green SM Qatar, covering fleet, charging, drivers, customer service and safety, so that every ride meets Qatar's standards and the business scales profitably.
Key Responsibilities 1. Operations strategy and planning
- Design the operating model, processes and SOPs for launch and scale-up in Qatar, aligned with Green SM's regional standards.
- Forecast demand and plan fleet, driver and charging capacity by zone and time of day.
- Prepare operating budgets and manage costs against plan, with a clear view of unit economics per vehicle and per trip.
2. Fleet and maintenance
- Manage the EV fleet lifecycle: delivery, registration, deployment, maintenance, repair, accident handling and disposal.
- Set up depots, workshops and spare-parts supply with OEMs and local service partners.
- Maximise vehicle uptime and utilisation while controlling cost per km.
3. Charging infrastructure
- Plan, build and operate charging stations and depots, including site selection, power supply, equipment and installation.
- Coordinate with Qatar Power, landlords, contractors and charging partners on capacity, tariffs and reliability.
- Optimise charging schedules to reduce downtime and electricity cost.
4. Driver operations
- Run driver recruitment, onboarding, training and certification with a focus on safety, service and EV driving practices.
- Manage driver performance, incentives, discipline and welfare programmes.
- Maintain a stable, motivated driver base, including partner-driver and fleet-owner models.
5. Service quality, customer care and safety
- Monitor trip quality, wait times, cancellations and ratings; act quickly to fix service gaps.
- Lead the customer service centre and incident, complaint and lost-property handling.
- Set and enforce safety, security and insurance standards, and lead emergency and crisis response.
6. Technology and data
- Work with the product and technology teams to localise dispatch, driver app, telematics and payment flows.
- Use operational data and dashboards to drive decisions and continuous improvement.
7. Compliance and stakeholders
- Ensure operations comply with Qatar transport, labour, tax, environmental and data protection requirements.
- Manage key vendors and partners and negotiate service-level agreements.
8. People and culture
- Hire, coach and develop the operations leadership team and frontline staff.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability and customer focus, and work closely with Green SM's head-office operations teams.
Requirements Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field; Master's or MBA is an advantage.
Experience
- 8+ years of operations experience, including 4+ years in a senior leadership role managing large, field-based teams.
- Background in ride-hailing, mobility, fleet management, logistics, automotive or another high-volume, service-driven operation.
- Experience launching or scaling operations in a new market is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on knowledge of EVs, charging infrastructure and fleet maintenance is a strong advantage.
- Good understanding of Qatar's transport sector, labour environment and regulatory framework.
Skills and attributes
- Strong operational discipline, process design and problem-solving skills.
- Data-driven, comfortable with KPIs, dashboards and cost analysis.
- Proven leadership: able to coach managers, motivate frontline teams and handle drivers and unions constructively.
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
- Calm and decisive under pressure, including during incidents and service disruptions.
- Fluent in English;. Comfortable working with a multicultural, cross-border team.
- Commitment to safety, integrity and sustainability.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel within Qatar and to head-office locations when needed.
Key Performance Indicators
Fleet: Vehicle uptime, fleet utilisation, maintenance cost per km, accident rate
Charging: Charger availability, average charging time, electricity cost per km
Drivers: Active drivers, retention, training completion, driver satisfaction
Service quality: Average wait time, cancellation rate, app rating, complaint resolution time
Safety and compliance: Incident rate, audit results, licence and insurance compliance
Cost and efficiency: Operating cost per trip, budget variance, vendor SLA performance
People: Key operations hires filled on time, team retention, engagement scores
What We Offer and How to Apply
- A senior leadership role in the launch of a pioneering green mobility brand in Middle East.
- Competitive compensation package: base salary plus performance bonus (to be confirmed by HR).
- Health insurance, relocation or housing support where applicable, and international career development.
- Opportunity to work with Green SM's regional and global operations teams.
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