Senior Consultant / Manager

Atkins Realis Group

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement governance frameworks aligned with Saudi regulatory requirements, client standards, and organizational objectives.
• Establish clear accountability structures and decision-making protocols to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Conduct governance audits, gap analyses, and maturity assessments to identify improvement areas and implement corrective actions.
• Design and roll out governance policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms to monitor adherence and effectiveness.
• Lead awareness and training programs to embed governance principles across teams and stakeholders.

Target Operating Model Design

• Design and implement target operating models for portfolio, program, engineering and asset management functions.
• Define organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities to ensure clarity and alignment with strategic goals.
• Benchmark operating models against industry best practices and regional standards to deliver agile and efficient solutions.
• Develop supporting documentation, including SOPs, templates, and process maps, to enable seamless adoption.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to validate design and secure buy-in for implementation.

Business Process Improvement

• Lead end-to-end process improvement initiatives across development and delivery functions.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred) to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and enhance operational performance.
• Map and analyze current workflows, redesign processes for scalability, and implement continuous improvement frameworks.
• Develop standardized policies, procedures, and templates to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Monitor process performance through KPIs and dashboards, driving data-driven decision-making.

Stakeholder Engagement & Market Understanding

• Build strong relationships with Saudi government entities, clients, and partners, demonstrating cultural awareness and market knowledge.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment on governance and operating model initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and strategic discussions to secure stakeholder buy-in and consensus.
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports, dashboards, and recommendations to executive committees and regulatory bodies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging insights into Saudi market dynamics and regulatory frameworks to guide decision-making.