Business Process Reengineering Manager

Job Summary

Acuity are currently looking for experienced Management Consultant with experience in Business Process Reengineering and Operational Excellence. The candidate will lead the delivery of projects across the region with a focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role will be based in the MENA region, and the successful candidate will be reporting to the Director of Managing Consultancy. The candidate will be a specialist in business processes and be able to manage Projects from inception to close.

Technical Responsibilities

Expected technical responsibilities include

• Plan and execute stakeholder workshops to gather information
• Present to clients and Project stakeholders
• Development of Business Process Architectures / Framework aligned to business requirements
• Development of Business Processes (Level 1 – Level 5) as aligned to APQC or similar
• Understanding of Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN)
• Develop processes on either a digital platform or on Microsoft Visio
• Review and assess business operations to identify operational excellence areas
• Develop KPI’s aligned to business processes
• Develop supporting procedures if required

• Expected business responsibilities include:
• Support the development of the Acuity business and Corporate strategy
• Support and lead the development of Acuity Offerings
• Support development of ‘Go-to-Market’ strategy, approach and supporting material
• Support pipeline development activities and opportunities
• Leverage existing network of clients and build new relationships within target market
• Supervise the performance of junior staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring, while giving feedback and constructive criticism
• Oversee and manage the delivery of Project deliverables
• Manage bid proposals in response to RfPs coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and grow existing accounts demonstrating strong account management practices
• Represent Atkins Acuity by speaking at relevant seminars and conferences

Acuity is the advisory business from the Atkins Group. We help clients with big infrastructure and energy ambitions to deliver them successfully. Combining deep business acumen with the engineering expertise of Atkins, we offer seamless, end-to-end advisory services that build greater 

value, and ever rewarding partnerships.

Acuity advisory services help clients achieve genuine benefits from their investment and change programmes. We advise at senior levels on complex business problems, but we also take a hands-on role, to ensure the solutions aren't just conceived, they are delivered. Our ethos is to stand side-by-side with our clients until the real-world benefits of their investment and change programmes are realised.

Basic Competencies

The basic competencies include

• Shall be qualified with a degree (preferably Business Management, Project Management, Information Technology or Engineering)
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience in project management, management consultancy or an advisory services capacity
• The ideal candidate should be someone who has worked in a Management Consultant capacity preferably with a Big Four Consultancy or Global strategy houses or international management consultancies in the Middle East region.
• Strong analytical, organizational, multi-tasking, presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience of planning & reporting tools, including MS Project, Primavera – P6, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint is advantageous
• Compliance best practices in management and improving business processes
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen related to project budgeting and cost estimation is advantageous
• Self-motivated and determined to pursue continuous improvement, which is essential to processes & procedures development
• Strong data management and detail oriented
• Sector exposure and experience of the following areas:
• Infrastructure development & Construction
• Transport, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management
• Public administration
• Municipal services and urban development

Core Behaviours

• Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and commitment to projects while projecting a professional image
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a proactive manner with a positive attitude
• Able to manage junior members of the team and assign tasks
• Function confidently and competently within client environment and has a positive impact on clients’ perception of Acuity
• Planning and Organizational agility: Accurately scopes length and difficulty of projects, setting realistically aggressive objectives and goals. Compensates for roadblocks and looks ahead to see impact on dependent activities.
• Consistently achieves high quality standards and requires limited direction and supervision
• Shows flexibility in tasks and location, and deals well with ambiguity
• Excellent communication skills – written and spoken English is essential (Arabic preferred)

Rewards and Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes

• A competitive tax-free salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• 22 days annual leave (based on a 5-day working week)
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Well-Being Program – 24-hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants