Asset Management Consultant - STCA

Job Description

Asset Management Consultant ? STCAMake a difference every dayThe Client has a royal mandate to ensure effective O&M across all government sectors within KSA. The key purpose of the Asset Management Consultant is to be part of a team of O&M subject matter experts tasked with supporting the delivery of ?World-Class? O&M operational standards and procedures, and their implementation across KSA government entities.Reason for roleSerco was established in the Middle East in 1947 and the business has matured rapidly in recent times, growing from 46.3mn in 2008 to 140mn in 2010 to 324.8mn in 2016. Its portfolio includes Light Rail, Air Traffic Control, Integrated Facilities Management and Technology, with Healthcare and Vocational Training as key emerging sectors. Serco runs the iconic world class Dubai Metro and is also responsible for most of the Air Traffic control business across the Middle East.In line with the wider group strategy, the contract will be the key catalyst in growing Serco?s reputation for O&M excellence in existing and new business sectors across the Kingdom. The Asset Management Director role is to support the delivery of the contractual obligations, by ensuring the development of O&M standards, procedures and systems that are ?World-Class?, and assist in their implementation across KSA government EntitiesStructure and reporting relationshipThere are no direct reports with the role, but an adaptability to complex matrix project based work, where functional and operational management may be fluid, is required for the role.Technical and Professional Skills

• Minimum 15 years? experience in related field on national / international major initiatives and developments.
• Recognized expertise in assigned field.
• Record of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and wider commercial and public sector stakeholders.
• Expert in development and implementation of best practice standards and processes.
• Extensive experience of working internationally (preference for Middle East / KSA).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A proven track record of instituting continuous improvement and of change management.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of international asset management best practice, preferably in multiple sectors.
• Demonstrable subject matter expertise (and where appropriate accreditation) across the following elements of O&M:
  • Maintenance Planning/ Work Control
  • Sustainability
  • Post Maintenance Testing
  • Systems Engineering Programming
  • Configuration Management
  • Fleet Management Procedure Definition
  • Asset Registration/ Information Management processes and systems
  • CAFM/CMMS criteria, strategy and integration
  • Cost Indices
  • Life Cycle Planning
  • Condition Assessments

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science / Engineering in engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Supporting the growth of the Serco reputation for operational excellence within KSA.

Key accountabilities

• Providing pro-active support as part of the team responsible for developing, global best practice benchmarking and production of core Asset Management procedures and standards as a major component of the new National O&M Manual for Saudi government
• Provide Asset Management subject matter expertise across all Saudi government entities either according to the strategic plan or in response to entity request
• Support the matrixed organization in the effective delivery of complex contract deliverables across Asset Management practice, by holistically integrating topic thought leadership
• Produce evidence based research into Asset Management processes and systems
• Engage and maintain close working relationships within the client and its partner Consultancy to optimize O&M best practices
• Insure the effect enablement of Saudi government entity asset management by assisting the Enablement department with their implementation as an SME on:
  • Establish the criteria and recommend procurement of a National Asset Register (NAR).
  • Develop a strategy to deploy the NAR across all entities.
  • Develop a criteria/methodology for Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system and/ or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) platform.
  • Develop integration plans between NAR and Entities? CAFM/CMMS platforms.
  • Developing the processes that focus the organization on consistent budgeting and life cycle planning and sustainment
  • Developing a Condition Assessment Process to perform periodic assessments/surveys on the asset condition.
  • Assisting the Client?s Infrastructure Planning Department with 5-year portfolio planning.

This position may be required to carry out other tasks from time to time as directed by the Serco Middle East Leadership team.Any other role specific leadership attributes

• Ensure compliance with the Serco Management System and all relevant business processes, procedures and work instructions to deliver all work with appropriate quality and governance standards
• Ensure security and integrity of all data provided including reporting performance, finance and customer information; reference Serco non-disclosure policy
• To exercise personal duty of care for their own health, safety

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