Business Analyst📣 Job Ad

About the Role
We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as a Business Analyst – Operations at KBR, Inc. This unique development role is ideal for a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline who has over three years of experience in business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Support: Support the Senior Director in coordinating and following up on key operational and strategic initiatives.
• Progress Chasing: Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze and interpret financial data, support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
• Business Metrics: Create and analyze business dashboards that provide meaningful insights.
• Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality executive-level presentations for various stakeholders including board members.
• Business Development: Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and commercial proposal reviews.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Independently progress issues and initiatives while engaging with senior individuals.
• Travel & Site Engagement: Regularly travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq for operational support.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, MIS, or a related discipline (Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business-facing functions like finance, procurement, operations or bidding.
• Strong commercial acumen to interpret and challenge financial data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage senior stakeholders confidently.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including report and presentation skills.
• Proactive, highly organized, with a strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the Middle East.

What’s On Offer
As a successful candidate, you'll gain high exposure to senior leadership and strategy, along with fast-tracked experience in operational leadership while being involved in high-impact business decisions. Join a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment at KBR, where we focus on delivering science, technology, and engineering solutions to meet the pressing challenges of our times.

About the Role
DNV Inspection Services is seeking an experienced and dynamic Operations Manager to oversee and drive our inspection operations in Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations while ensuring DNV’s high standards in safety, quality, and client satisfaction are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of inspection operations including project planning, resource allocation, and on-site execution.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements and DNV’s quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and improve service delivery.
• Develop and implement efficient operational processes to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Drive new business opportunities, supporting tender processes and market developments.
• Achieve annual budget goals for Revenue, EBIT, and operating cash flow.
• Introduce new service offerings tailored to the local market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline (*, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Process Engineering).
• A minimum of 12 years’ experience, including several years in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Current or recent experience living and working in the Middle East, ideally in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and cash flow management.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

At DNV, we believe in promoting diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Join Cathay Pacific as a Duty Airport Operations Manager
In this pivotal role, you will oversee the smooth operation of airport services during your shift, ensuring all activities comply with established safety, security, and quality standards. You will lead efforts to deliver exceptional service experiences to our customers, helping them feel valued and recognized throughout their journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety, Quality, and Operational Excellence: Enforce safety and quality standards, mitigate risks, and act as the Airline’s Operational Duty Holder.
• Operational Management: Oversee ground handling teams, drive improvements in operational efficiency, and conduct quality control checks.
• Customer Experience: Ensure high-quality service delivery and support the adoption of new technologies to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Crisis Management: Prepare teams for emergencies and manage flight disruptions with customer care.
• Team Leadership: Mentor your teams, fostering growth and teamwork.
• Supplier Management: Monitor supplier performance and implement improvements while managing costs.
• Community Engagement: Cultivate relationships with airport stakeholders and represent the company’s interests.
• Emergency Response: Fulfill emergency and crisis response responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Diploma in an airport or service-related field is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferable.
• Excellent written and spoken English; local language skills are a plus.
• A minimum of three years of airport operations or customer handling experience.
• At least one year in a supervisory or management role with proven leadership skills.
• Strong decision-making ability and the capability to adapt to change.

Benefits: Competitive compensation, travel privileges on Cathay Pacific Airways, well-being programs, and paid leave.
At Cathay Pacific, we value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all. All applications will be handled in accordance with our personal data policy.