Operations Manager (Oil & Gas)

Operations Manager – Oil & Gas / Engineering / EPC Location: UAE Reports To: COO Experience: 10–15 Years Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee business operations, project execution, commercial activities, and resource management within the Oil & Gas/EPC sector. The role requires strong leadership, operational, project, and business development experience. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily operations and ensure effective coordination across departments. • Manage Oil & Gas projects from award through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to required standards. • Monitor project performance, costs, profitability, risks, and contractual requirements. • Support sales and business development activities, including tenders, quotations, client relationships, and negotiations. • Oversee budgeting, cost control, financial performance, and operational efficiency. • Manage manpower planning, recruitment, performance, and workforce development. • Oversee procurement, suppliers, logistics, and resource utilization. • Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations. • Lead department heads, establish KPIs, and drive continuous improvement and business growth. • Prepare operational and performance reports for senior management. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. • MBA/Master’s Degree is preferred. • PMP certification is preferred. • 10–15 years of progressive experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably in the UAE/GCC. • Minimum 5 years in a senior management role. • Proven experience across operations, projects, sales, finance, HR, procurement, and administration. • Strong knowledge of project, commercial, contract, financial, and risk management. • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics and advanced MS Office/Power BI. • Strong leadership, negotiation, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. MBA/Master’s Degree is preferred. PMP certification is preferred. 10–15 years of progressive experience in the Oil & Gas industry, preferably in the UAE/GCC. Minimum 5 years in a senior management role. Proven experience across operations, projects, sales, finance, HR, procurement, and administration. Strong knowledge of project, commercial, contract, financial, and risk management. Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics and advanced MS Office/Power BI. Strong leadership, negotiation, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.

Oversee daily operations and ensure effective coordination across departments. Manage Oil & Gas projects from award through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to required standards. Monitor project performance, costs, profitability, risks, and contractual requirements. Support sales and business development activities, including tenders, quotations, client relationships, and negotiations. Oversee budgeting, cost control, financial performance, and operational efficiency. Manage manpower planning, recruitment, performance, and workforce development. Oversee procurement, suppliers, logistics, and resource utilization. Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations. Lead department heads, establish KPIs, and drive continuous improvement and business growth. Prepare operational and performance reports for senior management.