Senior Specialist - Joint Venture Development
MatchaTalent
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Identify and evaluate potential partners for joint venture through market research and assessment of capabilities.
- Establish criteria and due diligence processes for partner selection to ensure compatibility and mitigate risks.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with potential joint venture partners, including governmental bodies and executives from partner organizations.
- Engage with external stakeholders, including governmental bodies and suppliers, to negotiate terms and foster collaborative relationships.
- Develop public affairs, industrial relations, and human resources policies for the joint venture.
- Liaise with governmental authorities to obtain permits necessary for project development, construction, and operation.
- Determine corporate identity aspects such as name, logo, and branding for the joint venture.
- Promote cost consciousness and implement cost leadership practices across the organization.
- Drive CAPEX awareness and meet CAPEX KPIs as per defined guidelines.
- Explore and implement business improvement opportunities to enhance EBITDA and cash flow.
- Exercise financial authority as per the master authority schedule (MAS).
- Ensure proper booking of hours worked on projects as per accounting standards.
- Implement Total Life Cycle cost concept in project decision-making processes.
- Oversee ongoing operations and performance of the joint venture.
- Monitor key performance indicators, financial metrics, and operational milestones.
- Provide regular reports to senior management and stakeholders on joint venture progress and outcomes.
- Manage internal and external interfaces to ensure business continuity and customer satisfaction.
- Establish and participate in effective networking platforms with internal and external entities.
- Participate in corporate-level committees to address special projects or initiatives.
- Analyze and implement actions based on internal and external audits.
- Participate and present in affiliate board meetings.
- Attend courses and training for personal development and growth.
- This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
- A Master's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in joint venture initiatives field.