Operations Director

at  Worley

Operations Director - ABU01YZ
Company: Worley
Primary Location: ARE-AD-Abu Dhabi City
Job: Operations Management
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Employee
Job Level: Executive
Job Posting: Nov 1, 2024
Unposting Date: Dec 1, 2024
Reporting Manager Title: SVP
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QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL SET:

• University Degree, or equivalent, in a related field or applicable discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant experience, including project management, recognized as a functional expert, and thought leader.
• Strong understanding of broader systems, processes, and tools related to the field, emphasizing sustainability integration.
• Proven ability to spearhead and guide the strategic development of new systems, processes, and tools with sustainability considerations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, showcasing the ability to integrate sustainability into all levels of organizational communication.
• Proven leadership skills in multi-cultural/national environments, aligned with Worley’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
• Experience in large Projects environment from Engineering through to Construction and commissioning.
• Strong commercial acumen aligned with Worley’s sustainability goals, encompassing various commercial contracting models and risk profiles in sustainable project scopes/phases.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

• A business driver with the capability to deliver high value services to our Customers.
• Demands excellence by continually developing and learning to improve their expertise and specialization and provide differentiation in the market. Quality is never compromised.
• Exhibits desired behaviors - no avoidant behavior. Direct and honest communication. Hold leaderships team accountable to the commitments made to each other. Create an environment in which people can excel.
• Able to drive change management across the location.

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and oversee objectives, policies, and procedures for the next 1-3 years, aligning them with Worley’s commitment to a sustainable future.
• Provide business leadership in growing a sustainable and effective business with all offices in the Location united toward a common goal.
• Maintain operational standards within the Location
• Lead and influence others to work collaboratively.
• Develop and maintain an effective team which competently shares the accountability of leading the business internally and externally.

1. Operational Excellence:

• Implement strategies within a complex area, ensuring that operational processes align with Worley’s dedication to sustainability and compliance with global standards.
• Regularly engage with other functions to drive broader work strategies, contributing to Worley’s journey of delivering sustainable change.
• Ensure Bid no bid and pursuit processes are being applied and effective proposals are being delivered for the Location
• Ensure overall delivery performance is being monitored and constantly improved.

1. Customer Relationships:

• Ensure Customer relationship management is in place for the business
• Modern and strategic thinker who has the vision to know-how to introduce digital transformation and increase value to the existing Customer base.
• Ensure growth strategies are in place and responsible for the continued diversification of the Customer portfolio.
• Provision of market relevant data in the Customer Relationship Management Tool
• Drive collaboration through effective communication and networking, engaging with client senior management and other key stakeholders to promote sustainable practices in operational endeavors.

1. Strategic Program Management:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of strategic programs and policies for your designated groups, emphasizing their impact on the overall organization’s sustainability goals.
• Manage multiple complex projects through others, collaborating closely with executive management on matters influencing the organization’s business results and global sustainability strategies.

1. Direction and Communication:

• Provide thought leadership and consultation based on 20+ years of relevant experience, ensuring a balance between traditional and sustainable practices.
• Effectively communicate complex proposals and reports to executive-level management and/or the Board, showcasing the integration of sustainability initiatives into operational strategies.
• Demonstrate proven leadership skills in multi-cultural/national environments, fostering a participative management style with a cooperative team approach.

1. Commercial Acumen:

• Accountable for the overall financial performance of the Location (EBIT, DSO, GM, Overhead cost etc.).
• Responsible for weekly business performance outcomes e.g. meeting chargeability targets for business.
• Close out of contracts including settlement of claims if required.
• Leverage strong commercial acumen and experience in various commercial contracting models, risk profiles, and project scopes/phases (FEL/EPC/EPCM & Lump Sum/Fixed Price/Target Price/Reimbursable, etc.), ensuring alignment with Worley’s sustainability goals.
• Exercise the responsibilities within the assigned delegation of authority.
• Seek to contribute to the overall commercial benefit of Worley

1. Health, Safety & Environment

• Consistently demonstrate behavior and business practices commensurate with a culture of the Health and Safety framework and world’s best health, safety and environmental performance.
• Support and advocate the implementation of health, safety and environment systems, strategies, standards and processes (including environmental plans or health management programs).