Commercial Director

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

Role Overview

Commercial Directorrole will provide leadership to the Trojena commercial functions to ensure effective programme delivery. Provides in-house commercial acumen to be applied to the development of delivery/business strategy and project implementation.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• 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 programme 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 programme, 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 programme sponsors are adequately apprised of statuses, successes, risks and issues.
• Lead team retrospective programme to ensure “lessons learned” are leveraged from project insights, to facilitate rapid improvement in the on-going construction programme and ensure that structured feedback is provided on delivery team performance.
• Participates on Commercial Evaluation Panel during the procurement process.

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.

Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.

Experience & Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 12+ years of construction industry experience, with at least 6 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 programme management office for a major contractor or consultant delivering significant programmes of work.
• Demonstrated track record of Commercial Risk Management.
• Extensive knowledge of all facets of construction implementation.
• Ability and willingness to travel when necessary.
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal
• Ability 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 of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or equivalent qualification.