Country Business Manager - Oil, Gas & Chemicals (OGC) - KSA & Bahrain

Develop and execute strategic plans for the OGC business in KSA & Bahrain, ensuring alignment with company objectives and growth targets.

Conduct market analysis to assess current and future demand, identifying new business opportunities and areas for expansion.

Establish short and long-term goals, including the launch of new services, diversification, and initiatives for business development.

Oversee and assess the performance of Sub-Business Unit Managers, ensuring they meet business objectives.

Provide expert consultancy in OGC testing to clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and identifying areas for service improvement.

Prepare reports on business performance and projects progress to senior management.

Foster and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client retention.

Optimize resource utilization to maintain high standards of quality and performance within OGC laboratories.

Supervise and lead OGC staff, including subcontractors, promoting effective teamwork and achieving operational excellence.

Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with SGS health and safety policies and procedures.

Ensure full compliance with ISO standards and the successful implementation of the Quality Management System across operations.

Bachelor’s degree in Science, preferably in Chemistry.

Fluent in English (both written and spoken). Arabic is an added value.

15+ years of experience in managing countrywide operations within the OGC sector, including downstream, trading, and testing operations, with a proven track record of leading large teams across multiple locations.

Hands-on background in marine and laboratory operations within the oil, gas & chemical logistics chain.

Experience in vessel operations: loading/discharge supervision, custody transfer, sampling, documentation, coordination with terminals and surveyors

Laboratory testing experience including fuels, LPG, crude, or chemical testing coordination and QA/QC exposure

Customer interface: interaction with major producers, traders, and terminal operators

ISO Certification or experience in Quality Management.

Experience in inspection services.

Change management and ability to lead transformation Initiatives.

Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to represent the company and build customer relationships