MTP Manager

Abdul Latif Jameel

  • Jeddah, Makkah
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region). Strong networks and long-established relationships make us a powerful partner, opening doors for those who want to do business in the region.Our businesses represent some of the world's leading brands, earning us their trust and building long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment to anticipate and support our partners' needs has driven our success.From our modest beginnings 75 years ago as a small trading business and then a Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, we have established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region.Applying our vast experience in the automotive sector, we've used our expertise and operations infrastructure to diversify into new sectors that contribute to the 'infrastructure of life' in the MENAT region.Financial Job DimensionsDegree of supervisionLevel of AuthorityPurpose of the JobWith potential home base locations throughout our businesses, this 24-month program is structured in five major sections, or phases. These will help you get to know the Abdul Latif Jameel family of businesses and our people, and so to integrate smoothly into our culture.Below is a brief an overview of this structure and of what you can expect out of the MTP. Please note that Abdul Latif Jameel reserves the right to modify this program from time to time to suit our needs as well as those of our applicants or traineesThis initial induction phase will provide training and experiences designed to equip you with an invaluable insight into the culture, strategy, and structure of our Abdul Latif Jameel family of businesses.In this phase, you will get exposure to all levels of our management and the senior executive team. You will meet with other Management Trainee Program delegates from around the world.Key Accountabilities: DescriptionKey Accountabilities: Performance IndicatorsMajor ActivitiesOver the course of the 24-month program, you will experience 3-4 rotational assignments, each of 6-8 months duration.The assignments in this rotational period will be drawn from a wide range of business disciplines and may include areas such as strategy, sales, operations, finance, human resources, investment, marketing, technology in both corporate functions, and operational businesses involved in industry sectors from mobility, financial services, renewable energy, and environmental services to health, and much more.In Phase III, you will participate in an exclusive leadership development program designed to develop your own leadership skills. The elements of this phase will include behavioral training, mentoring, group coaching, and on-the-job development.During the individual assignments you will be leading a process improvement, or similar, project in one of the operational businesses or central support functions. Working with others in your own team and almost certainly cross-functionally around the business.Your project will be structured around measurable and agreed SMART goals and performance KPI and you will be given regular feedback and mentoring on your personal performance and the project itself.At the end of each of the rotational assignments and the self-led project phases, your performance will be assessed with you.At the end of your entire MTP journey, you will also be asked to present your final project, during the last week of the program, in front of the senior leadership team of the company and other stakeholders.Job ContextFramework, Boundaries & Decision Making AuthorityOrganizational / Functional Strategic FocusMinimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree in engineering, Business, Science, Pharma, Radiology, Human Resources, Finance or related degree.
  • Bachelor's degree from a reputed college/university, with over 1 -2 years of work experience and/or added certification will be considered.
Minimum Experience
  • Overall work experience of 0-5 years, including any ALJ work experience for internal candidates.
Job-Specific Skills
  • Proficiency in business software, including the Microsoft Office suite of programs, is required.
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Cross-functional interest
  • Ambitious and self-driven
  • Adaptive, comfortable with ambiguity
  • Ability to effectively manage several projects at once
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills
  • Innovative and strategic
Languages
  • Proficiency in English (both written and spoken) is essential. Candidates must also be multilingual.
Special Certifications / MembershipCompetenciesAdaptability (Individual Contributor)Collaboration (Individual Contributor)Development of Self & Others (Individual Contributor)Guest First (Individual Contributor)Innovation (Individual Contributor)Problem Solving (Individual Contributor)Why Work for Us?With a truly international footprint and more than three quarters of a century of commercial success behind us, we are today, not only a leading employer across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, but also offer exciting opportunities worldwide, from Chile to Japan, from the UK to Australia.Our values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other.Through Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, we are proud of our culture which sees ideas blossom, people thrive and successes flourish.

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