Commercial Director

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES Provide leadership to the Contract Management function including pre-award Procurement, Contract Administration, claims management / dispute resolution, and contract close-out for consultant, supply, engineering and construction contracts.Lead the development and implementation of the Trojena contracting strategy to ensure effective program delivery, forming an effective management conduit between NEOM’s legal, procurement and leadership team and all external service providers particularly the PMC.Lead the establishment of organisational cross-bracing between the Trojena project’s team, NEOM’s corporate procurement support and the market to ensure the development and implementation of seamless and effective end-to-end procurement workflow patterns. Provide leadership to the development implementation of a Commercial strategy to ensure effective program, financial goals and budget delivery, forming an effective management conduit between NEOM’s Trojena leadership team and external service providers. Provide analysis, challenge and contribute to identifying value opportunities, along with appropriate recommendations and supporting material as required to the Executive Director and leadership team.Provide oversight to the delivery of regular, effective communications to ensure that leadership and program sponsors are adequately apprised of statuses, successes, risks and issues. Lead team retrospective program to ensure “lessons learned” are leveraged from project insights, to facilitate rapid improvement in the on-going construction program and ensure that structured feedback is provided on delivery team performance.Participates on Commercial Evaluation Panel during the procurement process. BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills and Experience Role specific requirementsOver 20 years of construction industry experience, with at least 5 years senior executive experience earned with Project Management Consultant’s.At least 7 years of industry experience gained in the Gulf Region.Proven track record of leading a program management office for a major contractor or consultant delivering significant program of work.Demonstrated track record of Commercial Risk Management.Extensive knowledge of all facets of construction implementation. General requirementsAbility and willingness to travel when necessary.Ability to analyse and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonalAbility to negotiate and defuse conflict.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience leading and managing high performing individuals and teams.Ability to be a team player that motivates and educates other team members and comprehends complex, technical subjects.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals. Business Language is English. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying , or related field. Ideal candidate will come from a QS background.MRICS, MCIPS, or equivalent20+ years of experience is requiredExperience in PMO/PMC projects.