Overview of the role:
The manager of Brand Protection, Homologation & Standards is a pivotal role within the Al-Futtaim automotive division, focusing on ensuring that all vehicles and products comply with local and international regulations, maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and safeguarding the brand's (and company’s) integrity and reputation.
What you will do:
Homologation Management:
Lead the homologation process for all automotive products, ensuring compliance with KSA's regulatory requirements and international standards. This includes coordinating with local regulatory bodies (Al Futtaim Automotive & Government), managing certifications, and staying abreast of changes in legislation.
Working closely with internal and external parties to support all private projects such as (Workshops Certification, General Directorate of Traffic (Moroor) / Ministry of Transport, Contract, Ministry of Commerce (MoC) recall process, Parts registration.
Standards Oversight
Communicating With government sectors (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), Ministry of Commerce (MoC), General Directorate of Traffic (Moroor) / Ministry of Transport, Police, Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA), Saudi Customs, National Cyber Security Authority, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA), Ministry of Energy, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)) / Private companies to support all businesses.
Quality Standards Oversight
Secure management & manufacturers about relevant products/ regulations. Lobbying new technology /regulations in case if needed (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), General Directorate of Traffic (Moroor)) and support Al Futtaim Automotive management in lobbying such activities towards relevant government authority.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engage with industry stakeholders, including government authorities, regulatory agencies, and industry associations, to represent the company's interests and contribute to the development of automotive standards and policies in the KSA.
Reporting and Documentation
Maintain comprehensive records of all homologation certificates, compliance documents, and brand protection activities. Prepare reports for senior management on compliance status, market risks, and brand protection efforts.
Required Skills to be successful:
About the Team:
You will be reporting to Sr. Manager Govermenet relations
What equips you for the role:
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance. Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work. The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.
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