Location:Al Khobar Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA Qatar and Iraq) Reports to:Senior Director Operations Business Unit:Technology Solutions SMS
Summary
We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance bidding procurement or operations.
This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery business growth and executive-level decision-making.
Responsibilities:
Executive Support: Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
Progress Chasing: Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
Financial Analysis: Understand interrogate and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews forecasts and planning cycles.
Business Metrics: Create analyze and report meaningful business dashboards
Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences including board members and clients.
Business Development: Assist in bid preparation client engagement activities and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work independently to progress issues and initiatives often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
Travel & Site Engagement: Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia Qatar and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.
Bachelors degree in EngineeringBusiness MIS or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experiencein a business-facing function such as finance procurement operations or bidding.
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including report and presentation development.
Highly organized and proactive with a can do attitude strong attention to detail and a completer / finisher.
Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.
Whats on offer to the Successful candidate:
High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
Opportunity to develop fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
Hands-on involvement in high-impact business decisions.
A collaborative fast-paced and technically dynamic
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Title:Business Operations SpecialistBusiness Operations SpecialistLocation:Al Khobar Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA Qatar and Iraq)Reports to:Senior Director OperationsBusiness Unit:Technology Solutions SMSSummary We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Busine...
Title:
Business Operations Specialist
Business Operations Specialist
Location:Al Khobar Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA Qatar and Iraq) Reports to:Senior Director Operations Business Unit:Technology Solutions SMS
Summary
We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance bidding procurement or operations.
This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery business growth and executive-level decision-making.
Responsibilities:
Executive Support: Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
Progress Chasing: Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
Financial Analysis: Understand interrogate and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews forecasts and planning cycles.
Business Metrics: Create analyze and report meaningful business dashboards
Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences including board members and clients.
Business Development: Assist in bid preparation client engagement activities and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work independently to progress issues and initiatives often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
Travel & Site Engagement: Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia Qatar and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.