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director of commercial strategy

Mandarin Oriental

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 Mandarin Oriental Muscat is looking for a
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  Director of Commercial Strategy
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 to join our
 <strong>
  Sales &amp; Marketing
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 team.
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 Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.
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 Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world&rsquo;s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.
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  Mandarin Oriental Muscat
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 Situated in a prime beachfront location, Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is a chic urban resort that offers 150 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, a lush Spa at Mandarin Oriental, and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel features a one-of-a-kind ballroom boasting spectacular views of the Arabian Sea as well as a variety of banquet and meeting spaces to accommodate social and business events.
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 For those seeking a luxury living experience in one of Muscat&rsquo;s most desirable districts, an exclusive collection of 155 Residences at Mandarin Oriental combines the Group&rsquo;s legendary service, world-class amenities and sweeping sea or mountain views.
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  Scope of Position
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 Sets the hotel&rsquo;s strategic commercial direction by balancing financial objectives, managing sales segments, and guiding the overall commercial strategy of the hotel. Works closely with the General Manager, and supervises the Manager of Marketing Communications, and Director of Revenue to develop and implement a robust commercial strategy that maximizes hotel revenues, market share, and profitability. Responsible for optimizing revenue and profit across rooms, function space, and total hotel operations. Accountable for all transient, group, and catering segments, including deployment, pricing, channel distribution, and positioning. Identifies future revenue opportunities and communicates strategic initiatives to the sales, marketing, and revenue teams. Oversees the Revenue, Sales, and Catering departments, providing strategic guidance, commercial leadership, and development to ensure high-performing teams.
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  Responsibilities
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  General:
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   Communicate and enforce all corporate and hotel policies, procedures, and standard operating practices to colleagues.
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   Ensure all business activities comply with MOHG Code of Conduct, laws, and regulations.
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   Fully support the Mandarin Oriental, Muscat People &amp; Culture Strategic Policy and all learning and development initiatives.
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   Maintain a complete Training Matrix and Job Description/Specification Matrix for your division.
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   Prioritize colleague career path development and document in the MO Profile online system.
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   Hold monthly meetings with teams to address concerns and share departmental and hotel information.
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   Safeguard confidential guest, customer, and colleague information.
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   Adhere to Safe, Sound, and Sustainable policies and MOHG Social Media Policy.
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   Promote a zero-tolerance environment for harassment or discrimination.
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   Act as a hotel ambassador and perform additional duties as required.
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  Budget
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   Supervises the Marketing Communications and Revenue Director to prepare the annual budget and implement the Annual Marketing Plan.
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   Monitor and control all sales-related expenditure against budget forecasts.
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  Overall Strategy &amp; Commercial Leadership
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   Develops and drives the hotel&rsquo;s commercial strategy to ensure alignment with MOHG brand philosophies and objectives.
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   Provides strategic guidance on pricing, inventory management, channel distribution, and market positioning.
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   Coordinates sales strategies across Regional Sales Offices, Corporate Revenue Management, Marketing &amp; Communications, and on-property leadership.
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   Ensures commercial strategies are effectively communicated and adapted to changing market conditions.
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   Supervises the Marketing &amp; Communications Manager to develop strategic marketing propositions, including online, offline, and market/country-specific campaigns.
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   Maintains awareness of competitors, market trends, and future business opportunities.
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   Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and strategic thinking are essential to optimize revenue and market positioning.
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  Analysis
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   Analyze market trends, booking pace, and competitive performance to inform commercial strategy.
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   Provide insights on pricing, seasonality, mix, and displacement to optimize revenue opportunities.
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   Devise and implement event-specific strategies to capture incremental revenue.
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   Communicate results, challenges, and opportunities to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
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  Revenue &amp; Distribution
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   Establish and maintain effective pricing strategies for all inventories and market segments.
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   Oversee Revenue Director&rsquo;s implementation of sales strategies, inventory adjustments, and rate loadings.
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   Ensure timely and accurate forecasting, reporting, and analysis of revenue performance.
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   Lead Revenue Meetings, long-range planning, and strategic discussions to drive profitability.
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   Maintain accurate positioning and information in all distribution channels and monitor competitor activity.
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  Sales Leadership
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   Guide Director of Sales to strategically deploy the Sales Team and achieve revenue targets.
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   Establish priorities, goals, and accountability measures for the Sales Team.
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   Ensure accounts are properly targeted, covered, and contracts comply with MOHG standards.
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   Conduct monthly account reviews, weekly sales meetings, and oversee group leads, pricing, and space strategy.
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   Lead trade shows, sales missions, and cross-selling initiatives to enhance brand presence.
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   Maintain control of incentive schemes, rewards, and performance appraisals.
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  Catering Leadership
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   Guide Director of Conference and Events to strategically target accounts and achieve revenue goals.
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   Review weekly forecasts to ensure revenue targets are met and exceeded.
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   Monitor team performance, enforce accountability, and ensure all KPIs are achieved.
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   Implement strategies for free sale calendar and other revenue-maximizing opportunities.
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  Our commitment to you
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   Learning &amp; Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
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   MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it&rsquo;s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
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   Heath &amp; Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
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   Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
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 </ul>
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Director of Commercial Strategy

Vodafone Oman

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 <p>
  <strong>
   Role purpose:
  </strong>
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  Vodafone is Oman&rsquo;s latest Network Operator. The presence of Vodafone in Oman will contribute to the development of all sectors, including the economic and educational sectors, and in line with Oman Vision 2040.
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  Our purpose is to &lsquo;Connect for a Better Future &lsquo;which underpins everything we do. Our solutions will positively impact society as we connect everyone in Oman for a better future. What we offer are market-leading customer experiences and innovative digital services.
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  We are looking for energetic self-starters to work in this 100% Omani owned, positive collaborative start-up environment, where key talents will create Oman&rsquo;s happiest workplace. We are looking for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset who get excited by challenges and constant change and truly want to positively impact the lives of our customers and the people of Oman.
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  This role will include the provision of support and in some cases be in charge of reviewing and drafting of Vodafone Oman contracts with a focus on commercial and labour laws as well as TRA regulations. The role holder will further play a significant role in helping shape the Legal strategy of Vodafone Oman.
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  <strong>
   Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
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   Define and drive strategic and operational initiatives with on-time and on-budget results with approval of Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Director, and report on key operational and substantive metrics.
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   Identify and implement legal department and company tools to streamline new or existing practices, as well as managing design, rollout, and training for new systems including AI tools.
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   Develop and enforce processes and policies to manage outside counsel usage and spend.
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   Assist with budget matters and optimizing workflows within the legal department
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   Collaborate with cross-functional teams including commercial, regulatory, IT, and finance, as well as various business units
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   The role is also expected to carry out the following activities at initial stage for a limited period and to be revisited with Legal Director on agreed frequency:
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 </ul>
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  1- Develop, assess and negotiate contracts on non-disclosure, consultancy, IT, Software, Telecom wholesale services, VAS, consignments, consumer and enterprise terms and conditions and commercial documents.
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  2- Ensure consistency of contract terms with laws, regulations and company policies and goals.
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  3- Expedite and review contracts from company&rsquo;s suppliers, customers and other relevant parties
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  4- Offer legal advisory services to business units.
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  Demonstrated knowledge of data protection laws and regulations is preferred
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  <strong>
   Core competencies, knowledge and experience
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   Ability to provide operational input on legal issues arising within the business.
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   Excellent communicator with gravitas to influence, persuade and negotiate at all levels, including at Legal Director and CXO level.
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   A minimum of 5 years of experience as contracts and commercial lawyer.
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   Experienced in structuring and negotiating complex transactions and providing legal advice on these transactions to senior business people.
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   Ability to give specialist advice to commercial and HR colleagues in order to drive decisions and to resolve immediate, complex and strategically important issues.
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   Ability to implement and utilise contract management systems and legal technology, including AI tools, to streamline drafting, review, and compliance processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce risk.
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   Key performance indicators:
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   Quality of delivery.
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   Turnaround time of inquiries of different complexities.
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   Contracts within corporate risk profile
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   Must have technical / professional qualifications:
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   University degree.
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   Legally qualified with experience gained in-house and potentially prior to in-house at a leading law firm.
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   Expert knowledge of contract and commercial law, as well as labour law.
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   Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English language.
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   Drafting and negotiating experience, with ability to provide innovative legal solutions in a fast moving industry.
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   Start-up experience in setting up a new company/operator is highly desirable
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 </ul>
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</div>


Legal Counsel

Oman Airports Management Company

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  <strong>
   Role Purpose
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  The Director, Integrated Data &amp; Architecture is accountable for establishing a secure, trusted, and interoperable data foundation across the airport company and its aviation ecosystem.
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  The role will create a unified single source of truth, define enterprise and cross-partner data standards, lead architecture integration across legacy and future systems, and enable data-driven operations, performance management, and digital innovation.
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  This position is central to reducing fragmentation across more than 20 data environments and transforming data into a strategic asset for operational excellence, commercial growth, safety, and regulatory confidence.
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  <strong>
   Key Accountabilities
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  Integrated Data Strategy
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   Define and execute the multi-year roadmap for data integration, governance, and platform modernization.
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   Align investments to corporate strategy, operational resilience, and customer experience.
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   Establish principles for interoperability across current and future systems.
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  Enterprise &amp; Ecosystem Architecture
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   Own end-to-end data architecture including integration patterns, master data, metadata, APIs, and information flows.
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   Rationalize legacy platforms and reduce duplication.
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   Ensure scalability for AI, automation, and predictive capabilities.
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  Data Governance &amp; Control
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   Establish data ownership and stewardship across business units.
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   Implement policies covering quality, security, privacy, retention, and lifecycle.
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   Lead governance councils and enforce adherence to standards.
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  Single Source of Truth
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   Deliver certified, trusted datasets for executive reporting and operational control.
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   Harmonize definitions, KPIs, and metrics across stakeholders.
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   Eliminate conflicting reports.
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  Aviation Ecosystem Integration
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   Define frameworks for data exchange with airlines, ground handlers, authorities, concessionaires, and mobility partners.
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   Support collaborative decision making through shared and synchronized data.
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   Lead data standardization in line with international best practice.
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  Platform &amp; Delivery Oversight
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   Sponsor and oversee implementation of the enterprise data hub / lake / warehouse.
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   Govern vendors, integrators, and technology partners.
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   Ensure value realization from investments.
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  Risk, Cyber &amp; Compliance
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   Reduce operational and regulatory risk arising from inconsistent or poor-quality data.
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   Ensure secure cross-organizational information exchange.
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  Change &amp; Capability Development
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   Promote data literacy and accountability.
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   Embed governed, data-driven ways of working.
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  <strong>
   Reporting Line
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  <strong>
   Typically reports to: VP Digital Transformation &amp; Innovation
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  Acts as a strategic peer to leaders in Operations, Commercial, Finance, Technology, Security, and Risk.
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  <strong>
   Leadership Scope
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   Build and lead capabilities across governance, architecture, engineering, and analytics enablement.
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   Chair enterprise and cross-partner data forums.
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   Direct major transformation programs and associated budgets.
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  <strong>
   Experience Required
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   Bachelor's degree in IT engineering
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   12&ndash;15+ years in data, digital, or enterprise architecture leadership.
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   Proven success integrating complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
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   Experience implementing governance and master data frameworks.
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   Strong executive influencing and change leadership capability.
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   Aviation, transport, or regulated infrastructure experience preferred.
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</div>


Director, Integrated Data & Architecture

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  <strong>
   Job purpose
  </strong>
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  Under the general direction of OQ8 CEO, the Chief Commercial leads, plans and executes the complete commercial/sales/business related tasks of OQ8 refinery , and oversee Commercial which includes crude supply and product offtake contracts, planning and scheduling and Supply Chain Management (No n hydrocarbon Procurement, Contract &amp; Inventory) in addition this position will be jointly responsible for Risk Managing OQ8s refinery margin and inventory pricing risks. The Chief Commercial is also accountable for the end-to-end supply chain management both hydrocarbon (Commercial and new business development activities) and non-hydrocarbon (SCM - Contracts &amp; Procurement). Acts as owner of commercial standards, policies, procedures through: (1) Develops and implements the commercial strategy for the Refinery and liaises closely with other senior management team, (2) Supports the tendering and contracts awards process related, (3) Responsible commercial agreements to optimize the Company&rsquo;s commercial interests, (4) Provides commercial support to Projects&amp; development work / business development, (5) Ensures commercial practices while complying with industry legal and regulatory requirements, (6) Develops 1,5 and 10 years business plans for the refinery, competitive strategies, Identifies and develops growth opportunities for the company; in order to contribute with the successful implementation commercial activities while ensuring continuous company growth in line with business strategy to maximize its commercial interests and profitability between the different stakeholders (OQ &amp; KPI).
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  <strong>
   Main tasks and responsibilities:
  </strong>
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   Ensures commercial practices while complying with industry legal and regulatory requirements,
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   Identifies, develops and implements growth opportunities for OQ8
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   Providing specialized commercial advice on project related issues, and complex business transactions in negotiating critical contracts
  </li>
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   Responsible for the representation of OQ8&rsquo;s overall business interest
  </li>
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   Responsible to communicate and cooperate with relevant organisations within and outside of OQ8 (OQ / KPI) to perform his tasks
  </li>
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   Responsible for knowledge transfer in OQ8 regarding Commercial and develops resources required for OQ8&rsquo;s development.
  </li>
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   Develops and maintains compliance programs that reinforces behaviours within defined and communicated boundaries.
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   Develops and implements the commercial strategy for OQ8 including target markets, customers, geography, market and customer segmentation, branding, packaging, logistics, sales partnerships, licensing strategy, QA, etc.
  </li>
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   Identify and assess new market opportunities, trends, and competitive dynamics to drive growth and innovation.
  </li>
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   Collaborate with the executive team to set strategic priorities and goals for commercial initiatives
  </li>
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   Represents OQ8 in all commercial aspects.
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   Implement pre-marketing plan before start-up of process units and annual sales plan after start-up.
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   Identify technology licensors and negotiate technology license agreements, off-take agreements, product supply agreements, premarketing contracts &ndash; in line with OQ8&rsquo;s sales strategy
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  <u>
   Commercial:
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  <li>
   Member of OQ8&rsquo;s Executive Team to oversee the high-level strategic matters concerned with commercial activities and new business development.
  </li>
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   Accountable for end-to-end hydrocarbon procurement and offtake ensuring compliant planning processes are adhered to and that transactions are enacted at optimal value to OQ8.
  </li>
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   Custodian of all commercial policies and governance processes.
  </li>
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   Provide an effective commercial governance framework for OQ8
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   Accountable for new business development to grow the shareholder value through alternative offtake arrangements
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 </ul>
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 </p>
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   Supply Chain Management (Contract, Procurement &amp; Inventory)
  </u>
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  <li>
   Custodian of the CP&amp;I processes, procedures and systems to ensure compliant but pragmatic processes that are appropriate to the contract risk (value thresholds, strategic, etc.)
  </li>
  <li>
   Relentlessly seeking contracting optimisation opportunities and driving the commercial acumen throughout the organisation
  </li>
  <li>
   Supports the tendering and contracts awards process related with OQ8,
  </li>
 </ul>
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 </p>
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  <strong>
   Education requirements
  </strong>
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  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Chemical Engineering or Business Administration or relevant field
  </li>
  <li>
   MSc. In Chemical Engineering / MBA in International Business, Commercial, or Economics (preferred but not required)
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 </ul>
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 </p>
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  <strong>
   Background and experience
  </strong>
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  <strong>
   Competencies and skills
  </strong>
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   Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience
  </li>
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   10-year experience in senior leadership role, preferably within the merchant refining industry in international supply and trading
  </li>
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   8-year managerial experience in strategy and business development in Downstream
  </li>
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   Demonstrated commercial acumen across hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon value chains including different crude suppliers and marketers
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   Proven managerial track record
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   Senior Management experience with a developing country would be an advantage
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   Demonstrated business leader rather than pure commercial expert. Evidence of contributing to broader business strategy.
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   Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
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   Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
  </li>
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   Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
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   Excellent communication skills &ndash; written and verbal
  </li>
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   Strong ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly
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   Leadership skills, including the ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external conflicts
  </li>
 </ul>
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 </p>
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  <u>
   Technical:
  </u>
 </p>
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  <li>
   Advanced skills in MS Office and professional accounting software (Competent IT skills).
  </li>
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   Commercial &amp; Contracts awareness
  </li>
  <li>
   Must have the potential to lead the future commercial activities with the capability to successfully complete actions in the project implementation and operational phases
  </li>
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   Demonstrate responsibility for profit management in a large geographically disperses organization with business divisions.
  </li>
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   Must be capable of working in a professional team environment and liaise with external parties and stakeholders.
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <br/>
 </p>
</div>


Chief Commercial Officer

OQ Chemicals

<div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job title</b></div></div><div><br>
<div>
Chief Commercial Officer</div></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<div><b>Stream</b></div></div><div><br>
<div>
Downstream<br>
</div></div><div><div><b>Function</b></div></div><div><br>
<div>
Commercial<br>
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<div><div><div><b>Location</b></div></div><div><br>
<div>
OQ8 HQ Office - Muscat<br>
</div></div><div><div><b>Budget control</b></div></div><div><br>
<div>
*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*</div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Reporting to</b></div></div><div><br>
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CEO</div></div><div><br>
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Direct reports</b></div></div><div><br>
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<div><div><div><b>Job purpose</b></div><br>
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</b></div><div>Under the general direction of OQ8 CEO, the Chief Commercial leads, plans and executes the complete commercial/sales/business related tasks of OQ8 refinery , and oversee Commercial which includes crude supply and product offtake contracts, planning and scheduling and Supply Chain Management (No n hydrocarbon Procurement, Contract &amp; Inventory) in addition this position will be jointly responsible for Risk Managing OQ8s refinery margin and inventory pricing risks. The Chief Commercial is also accountable for the end-to-end supply chain management both hydrocarbon (Commercial and new business development activities) and non-hydrocarbon (SCM - Contracts &amp; Procurement). Acts as owner of commercial standards, policies, procedures through: (1) Develops and implements the commercial strategy for the Refinery and liaises closely with other senior management team, (2) Supports the tendering and contracts awards process related, (3) Responsible commercial agreements to optimize the Company&rsquo;s commercial interests, (4) Provides commercial support to Projects&amp; development work / business development, (5) Ensures commercial practices while complying with industry legal and regulatory requirements, (6) Develops 1,5 and 10 years business plans for the refinery, competitive strategies, Identifies and develops growth opportunities for the company; in order to contribute with the successful implementation commercial activities while ensuring continuous company growth in line with business strategy to maximize its commercial interests and profitability between the different stakeholders (OQ &amp; KPI).</div><div><br>
</div><div>The position will act in accordance with the OQ8&rsquo;s Mission, Vision, Values &amp; Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman&rsquo;s government &amp; other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.</div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Main tasks and responsibilities:</b></div><br>
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<ul>
<li>Ensures commercial practices while complying with industry legal and regulatory requirements,
</li><li>Identifies, develops and implements growth opportunities for OQ8</li>
<li>Providing specialized commercial advice on project related issues, and complex business transactions in negotiating critical contracts</li>
<li>Responsible for the representation of OQ8&rsquo;s overall business interest
</li><li>Responsible to communicate and cooperate with relevant organisations within and outside of OQ8 (OQ / KPI) to perform his tasks
</li><li>Responsible for knowledge transfer in OQ8 regarding Commercial and develops resources required for OQ8&rsquo;s development.</li>
<li>Develops and maintains compliance programs that reinforces behaviours within defined and communicated boundaries.</li>
<li>Develops and implements the commercial strategy for OQ8 including target markets, customers, geography, market and customer segmentation, branding, packaging, logistics, sales partnerships, licensing strategy, QA, etc.</li>
<li>Identify and assess new market opportunities, trends, and competitive dynamics to drive growth and innovation.</li>
<li>Collaborate with the executive team to set strategic priorities and goals for commercial initiatives</li>
<li>Represents OQ8 in all commercial aspects.</li>
<li>Implement pre-marketing plan before start-up of process units and annual sales plan after start-up.</li>
<li>Identify technology licensors and negotiate technology license agreements, off-take agreements, product supply agreements, premarketing contracts &ndash; in line with OQ8&rsquo;s sales strategy</li></ul><br>
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Commercial:
</div><ul><li>Member of OQ8&rsquo;s Executive Team to oversee the high-level strategic matters concerned with commercial activities and new business development.
</li><li>Accountable for end-to-end hydrocarbon procurement and offtake ensuring compliant planning processes are adhered to and that transactions are enacted at optimal value to OQ8.</li>
<li>Custodian of all commercial policies and governance processes.</li>
<li>Provide an effective commercial governance framework for OQ8</li>
<li>Accountable for new business development to grow the shareholder value through alternative offtake arrangements</li></ul><br>
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Supply Chain Management (Contract, Procurement &amp; Inventory)</div>
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<li>Custodian of the CP&amp;I processes, procedures and systems to ensure compliant but pragmatic processes that are appropriate to the contract risk (value thresholds, strategic, etc.)</li>
<li>Relentlessly seeking contracting optimisation opportunities and driving the commercial acumen throughout the organisation</li>
Supports the tendering and contracts awards process related with OQ8,<br>
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</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><div><b>Key interactions</b></div><br>
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Internal: Executive Leadership Team,</b> Operations, Technical, Finance ,HSE, Maintenance, Corporate Support, <b>External: </b>Shareholders, Potential partners, Licensors, Petrochemical consulting companies, Engineering companies, PMCs, EPC contractors, Logistics companies, Crude suppliers and product offtakers, distributors, Customers, end-users, Relevant authorities</div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Notable Working Conditions.</b> professional office environment and vibrant multicultural team . Travel between OQ8&rsquo;s locations to attend meetings as well as some international travel for external counterparties</div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Education requirements</b></div></div><br>
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<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Chemical Engineering or Business Administration or relevant field
</li>MSc. In Chemical Engineering / MBA in International Business, Commercial, or Economics (preferred but not required)<br>
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</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><div><b>Language requirements<br>
</b></div></div><div><div>Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required). Solid in technical &amp; commercial engineering terminology is a must.</div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Background and experience</b></div></div><div><br>
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Competencies and skills</b></div></div></div><br>
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<div><ul><li>Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience
</li><li>10-year experience in senior leadership role, preferably within the merchant refining industry in international supply and trading</li>
<li>8-year managerial experience in strategy and business development in Downstream
</li><li>Demonstrated commercial acumen across hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon value chains including different crude suppliers and marketers</li>
<li>Proven managerial track record
</li><li>Senior Management experience with a developing country would be an advantage</li>
</ul>
</div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated business leader rather than pure commercial expert. Evidence of contributing to broader business strategy.</li>
<li>Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills</li>
<li>Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills &ndash; written and verbal</li>
<li>Strong ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly</li>
<li>Leadership skills, including the ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external conflicts</li></ul><br>
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<p>
Technical:</p>
<ul>
<li>Advanced skills in MS Office and professional accounting software (Competent IT skills).
</li><li>Commercial &amp; Contracts awareness</li>
<li>Must have the potential to lead the future commercial activities with the capability to successfully complete actions in the project implementation and operational phases</li>
<li>Demonstrate responsibility for profit management in a large geographically disperses organization with business divisions.</li>
<li>Must be capable of working in a professional team environment and liaise with external parties and stakeholders.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

OQ8 Chief Commercial Officer

Green Umbrella Recruitment

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Information</b></h3>
<ul><div><p>Date Opened</p>
<div>02/22/2026
</div></div><div><p>Job Type</p>
<div>Full time
</div></div><div><p>Job Opening Status</p>
<div>Open
</div></div><div><p>Work Experience</p>
<div>15+ Years
</div></div><div><p>Industry</p>
<div>Mining
</div></div><div><p>City</p>
<div>Muscat
</div></div><div><p>State/Province</p>
<div>Masqat
</div></div><div><p>Country</p>
<div>Sultanate of Oman
</div></div><div><p>Zip/Postal Code</p>
<div>0000</div></div></ul></div>
<br><div><p><b>Strategic Project Development</b></p><br>
<ul><li>
Lead the planning and execution of all technical studies (Scoping, PFS, DFS, FEED) across COMPANY&rsquo;s project portfolio.<br>
</li><li>
Translate corporate objectives into fit-for-purpose project development strategies aligned with stage-gate / FEL methodologies.<br>
</li><li>
Lead internal and third-party technical reviews, ensuring studies meet international reporting standards (e.g., JORC, NI 43-101).<br>
</li><li>
Define project development pathways for upstream, midstream, and downstream assets under COMPANY&rsquo;s investment mandate.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Technical Study Management</b></p><br>
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Ensure all studies comply with international reporting standards (JORC, NI 43-101), Omani regulations, and COMPANY technical governance.<br>
</li><li>
Direct and review engineering design, metallurgical testing, infrastructure assessments, and economic modelling.<br>
</li><li>
Coordinate internal and third-party inputs (EPCM firms, technical consultants, ESG experts) to deliver decision-quality study outputs.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Execution Strategy Formulation</b></p><br>
<ul><li>
Develop contracting strategies, operation strategies, tendering frameworks, and execution methodologies to support transition to Gate 4 (execution).<br>
</li><li>
Lead the development of technical input into EPC/EPCM packages, construction strategies, and operational readiness plans.<br>
</li><li>
Collaborate with the Director &ndash; Project Controls &amp; Readiness to align schedule baselines, cost estimates, and risk profiles.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Project Delivery Oversight</b></p><br>
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Oversee project planning, contracting, and execution, ensuring compliance with delivery schedules and capital efficiency.<br>
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Establish project delivery frameworks, including EPC/EPCM selection, project controls, and stakeholder reporting mechanisms.<br>
</li><li>
Ensure operational readiness plans and handover procedures are embedded in project execution.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Lifecycle Governance &amp; Assurance</b></p><br>
<ul><li>
Manage project development through Gates 0 to 3, ensuring technical and economic readiness for investment approval.<br>
</li><li>
Support CPTO in Gate 3 investment case validation and board-level technical reviews.<br>
</li><li>
Ensure study documentation supports due diligence, financing, permitting, and partner engagement processes.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Stakeholder &amp; Risk Management</b></p><br>
<ul><li>
Lead interface with Exploration, ESG, Investments, Finance, and Legal to ensure integrated project planning.<br>
</li><li>
Drive early identification and mitigation of technical, commercial, and regulatory risks.<br>
</li><li>
Maintain alignment with government stakeholders, JV partners, and community engagement priorities.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Team Leadership &amp; Capability Building</b></p><br>
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Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, and study managers.<br>
</li><li>
Embed a culture of capital efficiency, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.<br>
</li><li>
Mentor Omani talent and contribute to national capacity-building objectives.</li></ul><div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Requirements</b></h3><div><b>
Qualification:-</b></div><div></div><div><div><div><br>
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Mining, Process, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering; Master&rsquo;s or MBA preferred.<br>
</li><li>
PMP qualification is advantage<br>
</li><li>
Minimum 15 years of experience in mining and industrial project development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.<br>
</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in delivering full project lifecycle studies under FEL and stage-gate frameworks.<br>
</li><li>
Proficient in project definition, cost estimation (AACEI classifications), and execution strategy development.<br>
</li><li>
Deep understanding of JORC/NI 43-101, engineering design codes, and permitting frameworks.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div></div>

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