Project Services General Manager

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability. We are seeking an experienced Project Services General Manager to support a major project in Oman.

Job Description

• Lead and develop the Project Services team and ensure effective coordination across multidisciplinary functions.
• Establish and maintain project controls covering cost, schedule, quality, performance, and reporting.
• Develop and control annual project delivery plans, budgets, and project forecasts.
• Manage CAPEX budgets, cost estimates, cash flow forecasts, and cost control.
• Monitor project performance and provide accurate KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Ensure effective management of project risks, changes, and mitigation plans.
• Oversee document, drawing, data management, handover, and project close-out activities.
• Ensure project delivery complies with applicable HSSE, Quality Assurance, company, and regulatory standards.
• Support project audits, compliance reviews, and timely closure of audit actions.
• Coach and develop team members to drive performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BSc in Engineering Science or equivalent.
• Preferably certified as a Project Services Manager or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, including at least 6 years in a managerial position.
• Experience across operations, engineering, projects, and Project Services roles.
• Strong experience in brownfield project controls, cost and schedule management, reporting, handover, and close-out.
• Experience in document/drawing and data management and handover.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching experience with diverse teams.
• Experience in the execution, engineering, construction, commissioning, or management of major industrial projects, preferably within the Oil & Gas or energy sector.
• Technical Authority Level 2 (TA-2) is desirable.