Senior Manager - Delivery - Commercial Office (CO137)

Overview

Key responsibilities

• include leading the end-to-end project lifecycle across commercial portfolios, coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder communications, and driving continuous improvement in delivery processes.
• The Senior Manager will also support contract management, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring to maximize value realization and ensure compliance with company policies and industry best practices.
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Lead, plan, and manage the delivery of commercial projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and KPIs
• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets to meet delivery targets
• Coordinate closely with commercial, legal, procurement, finance, and other internal teams to optimize project execution
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, health, safety, and environmental regulations throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project performance metrics and prepare regular status reports for senior leadership and stakeholders
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage risks and issues impacting commercial project delivery
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve operational excellence
• Foster collaborative team environments through effective leadership, coaching, and development of team members
• Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and contractors as applicable
• Support the commercial office in contract administration, negotiations, and compliance activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Commerce, or related fields
• Postgraduate qualifications or certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile) are highly desirable
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in project delivery within commercial or related sectors, preferably in large-scale complex projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract management, procurement processes, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams and driving high-performance culture
• Highly developed communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar)
• Results-oriented, proactive, and capable of making sound decisions under pressure
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage

Benefits