KSA Operations Leader

Overview

• This KSA Operations Leader for the SEC2 BULK program reports to the Saudi Director, the role requires a highly energetic individual, ready to streamline significant cross-functional challenges, implement and drive SQDC in our processes, set KSA operating rigors, drive on-time action to meet ours say/do ratios, and work in parallel with our PMO that is based in France to evolve program bowlers and metrics for leadership reviews.
• The KSA Operations Leader is also expected to regularly engage with the customer, end-user, and all stakeholders to support the PD in managing external challenges and commitments.**Job Description**
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• **Key** **Responsibilities:**
• Deputy to PD in managing KSA operations, our KSA team, and the customer.
• Responsible for KSA metric bowlers/KPIs.
• Evolve current data collection and reporting for all metrics in Saudi and support dashboard maturity of SEC BULK program.
• Manage matters of PCS offices in KSA, team building events, etc.
• Supporting all functions (i.e. logistics, planning, supply chain, etc.) in KSA to deliver the programs goals and execution strategy.
• Track localization efforts to meet program obligations.
• Empower STOP WORK and EHS lifesaving rules.
• Set and facilitate KSA operational rigors, tools & processes needed to fulfill the program.
• Point of contact for internal audits, if any.
• Leading resolution of program level RCAs, commercial agreement drafts, etc.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts/Kaizens to resolve operational challenges the program faces.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years of overall experience, including at least 7 years in large-scale project leadership or in a dynamic operational role within the energy industry in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills (data processing).
• Travel 30% of time.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restrictions.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working in consortium type projects with EPC / Owners / Partners.
• Specific experience with National Grid projects.
• High self-discipline, and effective problem-solving ability to lead and influence others.
• Concise presentation skills to leadership and customer.
• Prior experience as a people leader with large-scale teams,10+.
• Prior hands-on experience as a PM on energy projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Team player, flexible attitude and ready to work in a dynamic atmosphere.

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