Senior Commercial Manager

OVERVIEW                                                                                                  

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

The Commercial Senior Manager is responsible of ensuring commercial and contractual relationships with suppliers and partners are effectively managed. The role also involves overseeing and supervising the company’s activities and employees. They are in charge of developing and implementing business strategies and managing all day-to-day operations to guarantee company efficiency.  

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage commercial relationships.
• Experience in contract management and procurement.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound financial decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES 

The Commercial Senior Manager responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensure commercial and contractual relationships with suppliers and partners are effectively managed.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities within projects.
• Ensure compliance with financial and contractual obligations.
• Work with the procurement team to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Maintaining positive and trust-based relations with business partners, shareholders, and authorities.
• Overseeing the company’s business operations, financial performance, investments, and ventures.
• Supervising, guiding, and delegating executives in their duties.
• Ensuring company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times.
• Communicating and explaining new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for subsequent organization-wide dissemination.
• Analyzing and interpreting data and metrics and creating reports.
• Responsible for the overall success of a product or service.
• Implementing measures to keep staff motivated and productive.
• Building alliances and partnerships with other organizations.
• Supporting worker communication with the management team.  

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.

 EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in relevant field
• Excellent understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Proven track record of successfully managing relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field