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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced professional to be part of the Consulting, Strategy and Advisory in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This role requires strategic thinking, hands-on expertise in organizational design, governance frameworks and operational and organizational excellence, combined with strong stakeholder engagement skills, deep understanding of the Saudi market, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients.
Your role
Governance & Compliance
- Develop and implement governance frameworks aligned with Saudi regulatory requirements, client standards, and organizational objectives.
- Establish clear accountability structures and decision-making protocols to ensure transparency and compliance.
- Conduct governance audits, gap analyses, and maturity assessments to identify improvement areas and implement corrective actions.
- Design and roll out governance policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms to monitor adherence and effectiveness.
- Lead awareness and training programs to embed governance principles across teams and stakeholders.
Target Operating Model Design
- Design and implement target operating models for portfolio, program, engineering and asset management functions.
- Define organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities to ensure clarity and alignment with strategic goals.
- Benchmark operating models against industry best practices and regional standards to deliver agile and efficient solutions.
- Develop supporting documentation, including SOPs, templates, and process maps, to enable seamless adoption.
- Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to validate design and secure buy-in for implementation.
Business Process Improvement
- Lead end-to-end process improvement initiatives across development and delivery functions.
- Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred) to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and enhance operational performance.
- Map and analyze current workflows, redesign processes for scalability, and implement continuous improvement frameworks.
- Develop standardized policies, procedures, and templates to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Monitor process performance through KPIs and dashboards, driving data-driven decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement & Market Understanding
- Build strong relationships with Saudi government entities, clients, and partners, demonstrating cultural awareness and market knowledge.
- Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment on governance and operating model initiatives.
- Facilitate workshops, presentations, and strategic discussions to secure stakeholder buy-in and consensus.
- Prepare and deliver detailed reports, dashboards, and recommendations to executive committees and regulatory bodies.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging insights into Saudi market dynamics and regulatory frameworks to guide decision-making.
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-143469
Salary range
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About you
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 10–12 years of experience in GRC, operating model design, and process improvement, with at least 5 years in project-based environments.
- Proven experience in Gulf region projects;
- Big four experience desirable.
- Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt is a plus), or ISO Lead Auditor are highly desirable.
- Expertise in ISO standards (ISO 31000, ISO 9001, ISO 27001).
- Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with GRC tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI).
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
- Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
- Generous annual leave balance.
- Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
- Remote work opportunities outside of country.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Relocation assistance.
- Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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