Commercial Manager

NEOM - Saudi - Neom
Company Overview

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

Role Overview

To control, coordinate and manage all MAGNA processes related to the cost database updates, reporting, asset list update and reporting, and feasibility studies.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Policies & Procedures

  • Manages the Asset list of the MAGNA following NEOM policies, procedures and processes
  • Manages Cost Database reporting and change management following ETSD cost Policy and Procedures

Business Strategies

  • Draft business cases and conduct feasibility studies
  • Review the Business cases from the execution/contracting perspective
  • Control Development efficiencies
  • Reviews and contributes to the MAGNA Execution Strategy
  • Reviews and contributes to the MAGNA Sales Strategy
  • Board reporting as required

Procurement

  • Evaluate the strategic procurement needs of the Project
  • Supports the MAGNA projects with contracting strategy and planning
  • Prepare comprehensive summaries for senior management with an analysis of different contractors’ engagement options
  • Supports the MAGNA procurement if required

Document Auditing and logs

  • Ensures adequate document records are retained and audit and performance management mechanisms are in place
  • Arrange proper documentation flow and control
  • Keeps the log of changes to the Asset list, Cost database, Business cases, and another commercial workstream if required

Commercial

  • Reviews Project-related commercial activities, including interaction with Consultants and Contractors, variation orders review, Contractor`s claims review, and settlement
  • Identify opportunities and lead efforts for cost reduction and increased efficiencies
  • Work with the other NEOM Sectors and Departments, as required
  • Ensure preparation of status reports

Experience & Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Able to communicate effectively with mid-level and senior stakeholders.
  • Able to determine the actions, risks and end results required in order to get the job done.
  • Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances.
  • Advanced analytical interpretation and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to draft and report to senior management with recommendations regarding assigned tasks
  • Knowledge of Commercial management processes and procedures.
  • Advanced document drafting and contract formation skills.
  • Knowledge of procurement concepts, processes, activities and trends.
  • Highly numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Knowledge of contracting concepts, processes, activities and trends.
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with ERP systems, especially SAP, ORACLE
  • Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of conduct, integrity and probity.
  • Ability to coach / lean members of the Commercial team.
  • Ability to plan deliverables, milestone and sign-off points.
  • Ability to schedule and monitor activities to achieve organizational MAGNAls.
  • Recognizes when to use different negotiation approaches and builds trusting relationships when resolving conflicts.
  • Successfully achieves results through persuasion and confident communication. Develops trust and uses logic, reasoning and bargaining strategies to gain commitment with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Financial feasibility and Business cases
  • Cost management
  • Board level reporting
  • International and Middle East experience advantageous.
  • Knowledge of commercial concepts, processes, activities and trends
  • Experience of developing contracts and relationship management with vendors

Qualifications

  • Economics, Commerce, and Construction degree level plus formal contracting experience.
Post date: 22 Rabi al-awwal 1446 - 25 September 2024
Publisher: LinkedIn
Post date: 22 Rabi al-awwal 1446 - 25 September 2024
Publisher: LinkedIn