Operations Manager Oman
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20 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose to safeguard life property and the environment we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with a trusted voice for many of the worlds most successful organizations we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance set industry benchmarks and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
DNV Inspection in Oman is seeking for an Operations Manager who is accountable for full P&L management business growth client engagement operational delivery and In-Country Value (ICV) performance.
The role is focused on onshore Oil & Gas gas processing LNG-related infrastructure pipelines and EPC-led projects with strong emphasis on National Oil Companies government-linked entities EPC contractors and long-term framework clients operating in Oman.
Key Responsibilities
1. P&L Ownership & Financial Performance
- Hold full P&L accountability for DNV Inspection operations in Oman.
- Develop and execute annual business plans and budgets aligned with Middle East regional targets.
- Drive revenue growth margin protection and cost discipline.
- Monitor financial performance closely and take corrective actions where required.
2. Business Development & Client Focus (Oman)
- Own and execute the country growth strategy with clear focus on:
- National Oil Companies and government-linked entities
- Existing long-term and framework clients
- Major EPC contractors delivering onshore projects
- Strengthen and expand relationships across:
- Onshore Oil & Gas fields and facilities
- Gas processing plants pipelines and LNG-related onshore infrastructure
- Brownfield modifications integrity programs and shutdown/turnaround scopes
- Ensure DNV Inspection is positioned early in client planning and tendering cycles particularly where ICV commitments are evaluated.
3. ICV & Omanisation
- Take direct ownership of In-Country Value (ICV) and Omanisation performance for DNV Inspection in Oman.
- Ensure compliance with:
- Client-specific ICV requirements
- National Omanisation targets
- Contractual and regulatory expectations
- Develop and implement practical Omanisation plans including:
- Recruitment and development of Omani talent
- Progressive localisation of inspection and coordination roles
- Knowledge transfer and competency development
- Work closely with clients and authorities to demonstrate credible measurable ICV contribution.
- Ensure ICV commitments are realistic deliverable and aligned with business sustainability.
4. Key Account Management & Market Intelligence
- Act as the primary executive interface for key clients in Oman.
- Maintain strong awareness of:
- Upcoming onshore developments and EPC packages
- Contract renewals extensions and call-off opportunities
- Client procurement ICV scoring models and decision-making processes
- Use market intelligence to prioritise pursuits and resource allocation.
5. Operational Delivery & Execution
- Ensure safe compliant and high-quality execution of inspection services across Oman.
- Oversee:
- Resource mobilisation and utilisation
- Project execution and scheduling
- Resolution of client issues and escalations
- Ensure delivery commitments are aligned with available capability and local resource availability including Omanised resources.
- Coordinate closely with:
- Middle East Area Manager
- Technical and discipline leads
- Compliance & Governance
6. Local Leadership & Organisation Development
- Provide strong leadership to the Oman organisation promoting:
- Performance accountability
- Professional development
- Alignment with DNV values
- Build a stable competent local organisation with clear succession and development pathways for Omani staff.
- Ensure compliance with local labour laws and employment frameworks.
7. Governance Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with:
- DNV Group governance and ethics
- Accreditation and independence requirements
- Omani regulatory contractual and labour obligations
- Proactively manage commercial contractual delivery and reputational risks.
- Act as the local custodian of DNV Inspections reputation in Oman.
8. Regional & Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Middle East Area Manager
- Othe Operations Managers in Middle East
- Proposal Resource Management and Technical functions
- Support regional collaboration and resource sharing where appropriate.
- Contribute to regional planning performance reviews and strategic discussions.
Responsibilities
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender religion race national or ethnic origin cultural background social group disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Omani national with strong credibility in the local market.
- Senior leadership experience in inspection TIC energy services or EPC-related environments.
- Proven P&L management experience.
- Strong exposure to onshore Oil & Gas and EPC-driven projects.
- Demonstrated experience with ICV / Omanisation requirements and delivery.
- Established network with NOCs government entities and EPCs in Oman.
- Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
- Strong commercial negotiation and leadership capability.
Highly Desirable
- Experience managing long-term framework contracts and call-off models.
- Familiarity with gas processing pipelines and LNG-related onshore infrastructure.
- Experience operating within a regional or matrix organisation.
Leadership Profile
- Strong local credibility and stakeholder trust
- Commercially disciplined and delivery-focused
- ICV-driven pragmatic and realistic
- Clear communicator in Arabic and English
- High integrity aligned with DNV values
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
About Company
Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business.
