• Your primary responsibility will be leadership of the maritime team, development of capability within the region, and management of projects. This will include managing the full contract life cycle of the Serco portfolio of maritime contracts and leading a multi-functional team that will develop, implement, monitor, and improve effective MRO service delivery. This will require interacting with Serco ME’s senior leadership team, maritime staff, industry partners as well as Government and broader public sector stakeholders.
• You will be responsible for managing highly complex contracts for multiple customers with revenue typically ranging from $15 - $30M.
• You will leverage Serco’s global platform and network of maritime expertise to build local capability. (This supports our Middle Eastern strategy to evolve and deliver operational excellence and business growth, and strengthen sources of long term, sustainable competitive advantage.)
• Important is your contribution to achieving Serco’s “Zero Harm” Health & Safety policy by ensuring compliance with all regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the regions maritime operations including occupational health and safety, environmental, and quality, being responsible for the safety of all personnel, equipment, and facilities under the scope of this position, in accordance with Provincial, Federal, Serco and customer safety regulations and procedures.
• In this role, you also support the business development function with the identification of new opportunities, development of leads, and capture of new business in the maritime space. You will also assist with strategy development, technical solution, partnering and successful proposal development across multiple simultaneous pursuits. In concert with Serco’s Global Maritime Strategy, identify, analyze, develop, and successfully execute projects which will grow Serco’s maritime and defense business in the region.

• A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant naval experience and exposure to the commercial maritime sector. Individuals with lesser college degrees, technical school, or military certifications and additional experience will be considered.
• Familiarity with systems and processes employed in vessel procurement, design & engineering, operations and maintenance is essential. A technical background in engineering or operations is preferred but an entrepreneurial spirit and love of the maritime industry is a must.
• Ability to operate personal computers and have good knowledge and operational abilities with Microsoft Office tools to present ideas, information, and reports.
• Ability to support activities in a shipyard or naval facility may be required. Some work may occur within an industrial field office, outdoors and/or aboard ship while the ship is undergoing construction, alteration, activation, overhaul, repair, and/or underway trials. Walking and climbing throughout the ship, to accomplish ship checks, may be required. Exposure to high noise levels, uncomfortable temperatures, heights, or other industrial safety conditions will require use of personal protective clothing and equipment.
• Ability to travel internationally in support of the maritime business, development of leads, pursuit of new opportunities, engagement with clients and management of project teams.
• Exhibit leadership traits and well-developed management skills
• Ability to obtain a broad knowledge of Serco’s maritime capabilities and services, as well as the needs of current and future customers and establish strategic direction from that knowledge.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge, experience, and success in the full life cycle of leading a business from market shaping, through bidding to management of planning, operations, maintenance, and customer service including those that have lead to sustainable partnerships and business growth.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of government procurement processes and contracting practices is a must.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross functionally within the organization.
• Solid technical, business and project management knowledge.
• Excellent collaborative leadership and organizational skills.
• Stellar internal and external relationship building skills.
• Strong degree of integrity and judgment.
• Able to effectively delegate authority as required.
• Willing to take ownership for the outcomes of projects within scope of responsibility.
• Strong planning, coordination, execution and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Successful track record in building, leading, and retaining teams of excellent talent
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and business acumen.
• Ability to influence constructively and interact at the highest levels of the corporate structure.
• Confidence and experience dealing with senior executives
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, time-sensitive, and often multi-tasking environment.

• Proficiency in Arabic language is desired.
• 10+ years prior relevant naval experience and exposure to the commercial maritime sector is HIGHLY preferred.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career.

In compliance with with state and local laws regarding pay transparency,, the salary range for this role is $87,500 to $175,000; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, and education/training, and key skills.