O&M ManagerSUEZ

'SUEZ has submitted for a significant operations and maintenanceproject of water network assets in the prolific NEOM region within SaudiArabia. The submission is currently under evaluation with the customer, and weare sharing this opportunity at pre-staffing stage of development.'

The key purpose ofthe O&M Project Manager is to be responsible for all sites operations andmaintenance (O&M), within the System, and lead the O&M team, to ensuredelivery of all contractual responsibilities, reporting requirements andachieving both contract and sites performance targets. It is required that the O&MProject Manager appoints suitable operations, maintenance and network Managersto deliver the day-to-day activities and manage the operations and maintenanceteams.

1-Development of a competent and appropriately structured team with key responsibilities and roles effectively assigned and delivered.
2-Delivery of the System operation and maintenance to meet the required agreed standards in line with the permit, legal requirements and within the financial limits determined.
3- oversee the System performance measures, trends, and metrics to tie in with contract Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as per Section 6 of the Scope of Work.
4-Oversight of routine reporting requirements, including communication of KPIs to ENOWA as supported by the Operations Manager [2.0].
5- Drive a continuous improvement culture through the introduction and use of appropriate tools and techniques, enabling changes in staff behavior and developments in approach as needed.
6-Review and manage procurement and investment processes and activities for all assets.
7-Stakeholder management including but not limited to the customer, our subcontractors, and other operators and suppliers working on the site.
8-Budget and P&Lmanagement

9-Coordinationwith in-house Procurement, Finance, Admin and HR

-Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management desirable).
-Minimum 15 years of professional experience, with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles managing large-scale utility, water, or infrastructure O&M projects.
-Proven track record as a General Manager / Project Director in complex, multi-site operations with responsibility for P&L, compliance, and delivery of contractual KPIs.
-Strong knowledge of water systems, transmission networks, pumping stations, reservoirs, and asset management principles.
-Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams (operations, maintenance, QHSE, transition) under challenging timelines and high client expectations.
-Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience interfacing directly with high-profile clients such as government utilities, regulators, and international partners.
-Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget control, procurement oversight, and contract management.
-Proven ability to foster a culture of safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
-Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills in a multicultural environment.
-Fluentin English (written and spoken); Arabic strongly desirable, French an asset.