Senior network development manager - saudi arabia, saudi arabia

Senior network development manager | al futtaim automotive | electric mobilityoverview of the role:the senior network development manager will be responsible in implementing group automotive network strategy in ksa in collaboration with automotive brand/ original equipment manufacturer (oem) requirements, ensuring facilities are right sized to suit current and future market requirements for sales and aftersales, optimizing the customer journey and processes to ensure maximum sales revenues and customer satisfaction, within the approved dealers standards and in accordance with company financial guidelines to ensure maximum return on investment. what you will do:   the role is crucial in taking these projects from the point of identifying an opportunity through to the point of construction and handover to the businessprovide project management support to network development division (including strategic support, initiation, planning, execution, monitor & control, closure, and budgeting services to the automotive division to support the successful implementation of auto related project developmentsdefine initial scope and financial resources. identify internal and external stakeholders. support development of project charter and authorisation for financial expenditure (afe) for approvaldefine and agree project objectives with key stakeholders/project sponsor then communicate with the project team to establish this vision of what will constitute successful accomplishment of the project objectivetrack, review and regulate progress and performance of the project; identify any areas in which changes to the plan are required; and initiate the corresponding changesfinalise all activities to formally complete the project. verify that the defined processes are completed to close the project. obtain acceptance by the customer/sponsor. ensure quality and delivery of project on time and in budgetdevelop or provide direction for developing communication plan to ensure executive management and stakeholders receive adequate communication throughout the project and are kept informed of critical path progress and variances from plan, while building a collaborative environment for stakeholdersprepares reports to all relevant stakeholders on the status and progress of the company’s portfolio of projects, insights as to key risk areas and to ensure timely escalation and supportensure good project governance is applied to all automotive projects protecting business interests and return of investment (roi)respond proactively to potential delays by using judgment to determine risk areas and maintain business issues within the project risk register ensuring identification of issues and actions are logged so that it reduces or eliminates the risk of delay to project objectivessupport the development of the network strategy plan with inputs from the network on what is required to achieve the group objectivesmeasure and improve the performance and operational excellence of network (owned / dealers) including cost efficiencies, profitability, and developmentcreate and maintain the highest quality retail representation, monitor performance through operational and financial kpis to enhance the desirability of our products and ensure delivery of customer satisfactionmonitor the operational key performance indicators of the dealership and setting the action plans to enhance the end resultsstrategic assessment of all franchising activities to ensure the group only undertake activities with a financially sustainable future, thus safeguarding the group’s reputation and performance skillsrequired skills to be successful:engineering degree or other advanced analytical pmp certificate is preferredagile & scrum master certification preferredminimum 5 years in a managerial position in network development / project management  about the team:this role will be reporting directly to the general manager – network development and you will work with project managers and consultant on the concept, schematic and detailed design phases. what equips you for the role:a full knowledge of all brand facility, customer journey guidelines and facilities managementexperience and expertise in the automotive field is preferred with knowledge of complete automotive business modelcommercial acumen, clear strategic thinking, and ability to create buy-in and influence at a senior levelthe preferred candidate must demonstrate exemplary project management (both agile & waterfall), communication, and organizational skills with proven completion of mid to large scale projectsexcellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detailstrong oral and written communication skills with proven ability to influence others and negotiate outcomesproficient in microsoft word, excel and powerpoint, primavera / microsoft (ms) project time management and prioritisation to multi-task in a high demand, fast-paced environmentbuild positive working relationships and collaborate with colleagues across the automotive value chaintravel and conduct onsite visitsability to self-manage and self-motivatethe candidate should have experience managing teams, both through direct line management and in a matrix set up. 

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