Area Operations Manager - UOQ (UAE, Oman & Qatar)

DNV GL

Key Responsibilities

Area Leadership & P&L Accountability

• Own and manage P&L performance across UAE, Oman and Qatar, including revenue, margins, utilisation, and working capital.
• Provide leadership to Country Operations Managers and ensure alignment across all operations in the area.
• Drive operational performance in line with regional and global targets.
• Ensure visibility and control of delivery risks impacting financial and operational outcomes.

Operational Delivery (High-Volume Execution)

• Lead delivery of site-based and vendor inspection services across CAPEX and OPEX projects.
• Oversee execution across multiple concurrent projects including construction, commissioning, in-service inspection, and lifting operations.
• Ensure consistent application of delivery standards, safety practices, and quality requirements.
• Manage escalations, delivery risks, and client expectations across the region.

Resource & Workforce Management

• Oversee mobilisation and deployment of a large inspector workforce across multiple sites and countries.
• Ensure optimal utilisation, rotation planning, and rapid mobilisation capability.
• Support Country Managers in managing workforce capacity and addressing resource constraints.
• Drive workforce engagement, performance, and retention in a demanding operational environment.

Client Engagement & Market Support

• Maintain strong operational relationships with key clients including NOCs, IOCs, EPC contractors, and manufacturers.
• Support business development activities and major tenders with execution planning and resource input.
• Identify opportunities to expand services across CAPEX and OPEX environments.
• Ensure high client satisfaction through responsiveness and reliable delivery.
• Facilitate and lead portfolio diversification across the region by ensuring operational readiness, capability development, and resource alignment to support execution of new services and sector opportunities.

Delivery Performance & Operational Excellence

• Drive standardisation of delivery processes and implementation of global frameworks.
• Improve operational efficiency, coordination, and execution discipline across the area.
• Strengthen visibility of performance through structured reporting and delivery routines.
• Promote continuous improvement across site and vendor inspection activities.

Financial Control & Working Capital

• Ensure timely invoicing, revenue recognition, and cost control across projects.
• Monitor and manage working capital indicators, including WIP, billing, and collections.
• Support soft-closing processes and provide early visibility of financial risks.
• Align operational execution with financial performance targets.

Global Alignment & Collaboration

• Ensure alignment with global delivery frameworks, technical standards, and digital tools.
• Collaborate with PMO, SMEs, and AI/Innovation functions to strengthen execution capability.
• Support implementation of global initiatives within the region.