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Business Operations SpecialistKBR • Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Business Operations Specialist

Business Operations Specialist

KBR • Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
30+ days ago
Job description

Title :

Business Operations Specialist

Business Operations Specialist

Location : Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA, Qatar, and Iraq)

Reports to : Senior Director, Operations

Business Unit : Technology Solutions, SMS

Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role, well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline, with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations.

This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site, multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery, business growth, and executive-level decision-making.

Responsibilities :

  • Executive Support :

Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.

  • Progress Chasing :
  • Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.

  • Financial Analysis :
  • Understand, interrogate, and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.

  • Business Metrics :
  • Create, analyze and report meaningful business dashboards

  • Presentation Development :
  • Prepare high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences, including board members and clients.

  • Business Development :
  • Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.

  • Stakeholder Engagement :
  • Work independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.

  • Travel & Site Engagement :
  • Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.

    Preferred Qualifications Education, Experience, & Skills :

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Business, MIS, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function such as finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation development.
  • Highly organized and proactive, with a "can do" attitude, strong attention to detail and a completer / finisher.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.
  • What's on offer to the Successful candidate :

  • High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
  • Opportunity to develop fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
  • Hands-on involvement in high-impact business decisions.
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, and technically dynamic
  • Decarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability

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