Managing Director (MD)

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the Design House’s strategic plans,
business objectives, and growth initiatives in alignment with the company’s overall
vision.
2. Business & Financial Performance: Oversee budgets, revenue, profitability, cost
control, resource allocation, and financial performance to achieve business targets.
3. Operational Management: Supervise the overall operations of the Design House,
ensuring efficient workflows, effective coordination, and timely project delivery.
4. Design & Project Oversight: Ensure design excellence, technical quality, and
successful project execution while maintaining compliance with client requirements,
project scope, budgets, and deadlines.
5. Business Development: Identify new business opportunities, develop strategic
partnerships, strengthen market presence, and support the acquisition of key clients
and projects.
6. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with key clients
and stakeholders, oversee major negotiations, and ensure high levels of client
satisfaction.
7. Leadership & Team Development: Lead department heads and senior managers,
establish performance objectives, evaluate results, and build a high-performing
organizational culture.
8. Cross-Functional Coordination: Ensure effective collaboration between Design,
Project Management, Technical Office, Procurement, Site Operations, Finance, HR,
and Business Development, as applicable.
9. Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor KPIs, review operational and
financial reports, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
10. Quality & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with company policies,
contractual obligations, quality standards, and applicable regulations while
proactively managing business and project risks.
11. Process Improvement: Optimize organizational structures, operating procedures,
and resource utilization to improve efficiency, profitability, and service quality.

– Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Business
Administration, or a related field.
– MBA or postgraduate qualification in management is an advantage.
– 12–15+ years of relevant experience in the design, architecture, interior fit-out, or
construction industry.
– Minimum 5 years of experience in senior leadership, business management, or
executive-level positions.
– Proven track record of managing business operations, budgets, profitability, and
organizational performance.
– Strong understanding of design and fit-out project lifecycles, commercial
requirements, and project delivery.
– Demonstrated experience in business development, client management, contract
negotiations, and strategic partnerships.
– Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage department heads.
– Strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
– Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management
skills.

Key Competencies

– Strategic and commercial leadership
– Business growth and profitability management
– Executive decision-making
– Financial planning and budget management
– Client relationship and business development
– Operational excellence
– Organizational leadership and team development
– Risk management and problem-solving