Contracts Expert - Saudi National

Contracts Expert – Saudi National
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We are a multinational organisation with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services to fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life".

Your Opportunity
Are you a KSA National, passionate about ‘World-Class’ O&M transformation? Look no further, Serco has a place for you! We are looking to hire a Contracts Expert who will ensure effective O&M across all government sectors within KSA. The key purpose of the Contracts Expert is part of a team of O&M subject matter experts tasked with supporting the delivery of ‘World-Class’ O&M operational standards and procedures, and their implementation across KSA government

In line with the wider group strategy, the purpose of this role in the contract will be the key catalyst in growing Serco’s reputation for O&M excellence in existing and new business sectors across the Kingdom. The O&M team’s role is to support the Technical Director in delivery of the contractual obligations, by ensuring the development of O&M standards and procedures that are ‘World-Class’, and assist in their implementation across the Kingdom.

The ideal candidate should have good time management, People management, administrative & good communications skills

This role is part of our Senior Management team and will be based in Saudi

Key Accountabilities Supporting the growth of the Serco reputation for operational excellence within KSA. Pro-actively lead the development, global best practice benchmarking and production of core contractual procedures and standards as a major component of the new National O&M Manual for Saudi government Provide Contracts subject matter expertise across all Saudi government entities either according to the strategic plan or in response to entity request Support the matrixed organization in the effective delivery of complex deliverables across O&M practice, by holistically integrating contracts thought leadership Produce evidence based research into new procurement/ contractual processes and systems Engage and maintain close working relationships within the client and its partner Consultancy in order to optimize O&M best practices

Specific Requirements Minimum 15 years’ experience in related field on national / international major initiatives and developments. Bachelor of Science / Engineering, Accountancy or Law from an accredited university. Further Accountancy/ Law accreditations beneficial. Membership of relevant professional bodies preferred. Recognized expertise in assigned field. Record of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and wider commercial and public sector stakeholders. Expert in development and implementation of best practice standards and processes. Extensive experience of working internationally (preference for Middle East / KSA). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A proven track record of instituting continuous improvement and change management Must be a KSA National.
What’s in it for you?
At Serco, our core values drive everything we do, and we believe in fairly compensating our colleagues for the value they bring to our organization. We are proud to offer a total reward package at Serco which includes: Competitive monthly pay and allowances that are commensurate with the role and industry standards Comprehensive medical insurance coverage and life insurance, so our employees can feel secure in their health and financial wellbeing We recognize the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer competitive leave benefits that exceed industry standards We offer an annual airfare allowance to support our expat colleagues to stay in touch and visit their loved ones We pride ourselves on providing a supportive work environment where we foster a positive Safety-First culture We care deeply about our colleagues wellbeing and offer access to wellbeing programs and platforms to support their physical, mental, and emotional health. As a global organization, we offer a vast array of career paths for our employees to choose from. The scale and breadth of our organization provides our colleagues with opportunities for growth and variety in their career path, both regionally and globally.
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