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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our Consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
Safety first - Going home safe and well
Client focus - Deliver on our promise
Integrity - Always do the right thing
Create opportunity - For our people to excel
The opportunity:
We’ve been working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) since 2010, spending the past 14 years finding a better way in the dynamic financial centre of the Middle East. During that time, KSA has seen phenomenal growth, with investment in transformational giga-projects and programmes. We are proud to have been part of that journey, helping to realise the ambitious Vision 2030 plans that are transforming the nation into a global business and cultural hub.
We have built a reputation for delivering projects and programmes faster, safer and better than ever before, but as a purpose-driven business we look for opportunities to shape the future. Our work in KSA gives us those opportunities. Securing the first delivery partner contract in the Middle East on one of KSA’s impressive giga-projects while also working with a number of prestigious clients across the region means we have a significant opportunity to not just transform the country, but also to shape how projects are delivered for the future, leverage international best practice and leave a meaningful legacy for communities.
KSA is going through an incredible transformation, and thanks to strong partnerships with our clients, strong experience and proven expertise, we are thrilled to be playing an integral part in helping to shape the future of the region and in bringing an ambitious vision to life.
This is an opportunity for an experienced leader to take their career and ambitions to the next level on this exciting journey with Mace.
The role
To direct and oversee the operational business activities of the Mace Consult business across KSA, implementing operational programmes that are aligned to the strategic objectives of the business.
The role oversees business activities and is accountable for country KPIs and business outcomes. Reporting to the MEA Regional leader this as an integral member of the MEA senior leadership team providing operational expertise, business planning and strategic advice to the Regional leader and leadership team.
You’ll be responsible for:
Visibly leading, inspiring and guiding the business, providing strategic direction and developing the overall country’s long and short-term goals, inputting into the regional strategy.
Ownership of the country business operational resource requirements, creating an inclusive environment based on vision, direction and engagement. Leading a compliant business in line with Mace Group reporting cycles and establishing KPIs and OKDs (objectives and key deliverables).
Overseeing key client relationships and takes ownership of strategic, local or country accounts including Government, Private Sector and Public sector clients when required.
Partnering and collaborating with business leadership to identify new opportunities with existing and new clients, ensuring all strategic and profitable opportunities are captured and actioned, to further develop and grow the Mace country business.
Delivering of annual financial and operating targets for the Mace Country business (including KPIs, OKDs and business outcomes), achieved through developing fit-for-purpose planning processes appropriate for a growing, market leading and highly profitable organisation.
Leading effective cost management for country business, ensuring budgets are met and utilises data & analysis to drive continuous business improvements.
Collaborating and partnering with other leadership teams to identify strategic partnership opportunities and further develop, cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with clients, partners and supply chains.
Accountable for ensuring the required leadership and capability for the country is implemented, to deliver the business ambition with robust resource planning and a talent pipeline matching business demand, to drive the Mace purpose, priorities and 2026 strategy. Responsible for converting the group and regional strategy and objectives into country results.
Owning the specific Mace Country business positioning and market strategy, pipeline, bids and submissions including service offerings, strategic sector priorities utilises robust market and competitor analysis.
Demonstrating ‘good organisation citizenship’ by working in an enterprise-wide way. Driving the business ambitions, making things happen in an ethical and inclusive way and demonstrating resilience and an ethical, value based approach in line with Mace values.
Leading the Saudi Arabia business by example, setting and working by high standards, leads, guides and provides direction to country business ensures a high performing portfolio and teams that meet and exceed KPIs.
Representing Mace and the country business, manages and influences key C-Suite and senior external relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, supply chain and relevant government/regulatory bodies.
Providing executive leadership, strategic direction and thought leadership across the country business, supporting and mentoring senior leaders including succession planning, onboarding, training and diversity planning.
Promoting and championing the highest standards and adherence to health, safety and wellbeing across country portfolio.
Partnering with marketing and communications and relevant stakeholders to raise the overall profile of the country business (typically covering including larger and complex country portfolios).
Providing thought leadership, industry expertise and expert counsel across the country business portfolio to senior leadership teams and Engine Executive Board.
You’ll need to have:
Relevant degree qualification (or equivalent).
Proven experience leading businesses providing programme, PMO or advisory services.
Demonstrable track record in a senior leadership/director role, in the Middle East region.
Commercial acumen across operational finance, financial and commercial strategy, work winning and pipeline development.
You’ll also have:
Ability to lead strategic direction of a business from both an internal and external perspective.
Advanced understanding of wider management and enterprise leadership principles.
Advanced communication skills, effectively communicates at C-Suite and all levels in an organisation.
Manages and influences key senior internal (C-Suite) and external stakeholders and provides leadership and guidance to operational portfolio.
Builds professional relationships and networks at all levels necessary.
Advanced negotiation, influencing and engagement capabilities.
Persuades, influences, advises and collaborates with others successfully towards a desired course of action and/or to reach consensus.
Demonstrates a new/improved perspective and explores and champions innovative approaches in pursuit of a better way incorporating continuous improvement.
Champions the use of new technology, helps/guides others to adapt.
Demonstrates the ability to influence, negotiate and counsel both internally and externally with peers and senior leaders.
Advanced leadership capabilities leads country businesses.
Inspiring/transformational leadership.
Strategic thinking and execution.
Builds effective senior leadership teams.
Provides leadership, direction and guidance to others, leading others effectively, coaches and supports other to reach their full potential.
Champions data and analytics to drive better decision making.
Drives the strategic implementation of new and innovative technologies to achieve objectives.
Possess broad leadership capabilities that appeals to clients and gains the respect of the Senior Leadership Team.
Leads by example and acts in an ethical, legal and responsible way. Setting high standards of behaviour for themselves and others to follow.
Focus on client satisfaction and delivers service excellence for external and internal clients.
Comprehensive expertise and knowledge of construction industry.
Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
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