Manager Business Excellence

Khazna was founded in 2012, and has grown rapidly into becoming the leading and trusted wholesale data center provider in the Middle East and North Africa region.With our business growing rapidly both in UAE and abroad, we are looking for a Manager Business Excellence to join our Engineering & Design team, reporting to the Director - Business Excellence . The Business Excellence Manager is accountable for driving, embedding, and governing businessexcellence, process effectiveness, and operational governance across Engineering & Development(E&D).The role leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, business processes, and performance mechanisms, ensuring consistency, compliance, and efficiency across functions. Acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders, the role translates strategic objectives into executable governance and process improvements that enhance delivery, accountability, and decision-making. Some of the key accountabilities are:Business Excellence & Governance LeadershipSupport in the implementation, governance, and continuous enhancement of business excellence frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures across E&D.Proactively identify governance gaps, operational risks, and inefficiencies, driving corrective actions and management escalation where required.Cross‑Functional Leadership & Business PartneringAct as a central coordination and integration point between Engineering, Operations, Finance, HR, Legal, IT, TPMO, Risk, and Compliance.Partner with functional leaders to align governance, processes, and reporting with delivery and strategic priorities.Process Management & Continuous ImprovementOwn and drive process mapping, optimisation, and standardisation initiatives across E&D functions.Lead process reviews to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce handoffs, and improve cycle times and decision clarity.Strategic Initiatives & Portfolio OversightDefine governance structures, milestones, success metrics, and reporting for assigned initiatives.Track delivery progress, risks, and dependencies, ensuring timely intervention and escalation.Financial & Performance OversightOwn coordination of budget tracking, cost governance, and variance analysis for business excellence and improvement initiatives.Establish and maintain performance dashboards that provide leadership with clear, decision-oriented insights.Reporting, Insights & Executive EngagementLead the development of management dashboards, performance reports, and governance packs for senior leadership, ExCo, and Audit Committee reviews.Translate data into insights, trends, and recommendations to support informed decision-making.Minimum eligibility requirements:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, or related discipline.Lean, Six Sigma, ISO, PMP, or similar certifications preferred.7–10 years of experience in business excellence, process management, governance, or operational improvement roles.Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.Strong governance and process design expertiseStakeholder management and executive communicationData-driven decision-making and performance reportingChange leadership and operational transformationAbility to lead through influence and ambiguity