Marine Operation Head - Oman

Job Title: Divisional Manager Marine & Marine Engineering
Location: Oman
Experience: 10+ Years
Industry: Marine Engineering / Ship Repair / Dredging / Marine EPC / Shipping

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Divisional Manager Marine & Marine Engineering to oversee the operational, financial and strategic performance of a marine engineering division.The candidate will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams, managing large-scale marine and EPC projects, driving profitability, supporting business development and ensuring compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
P&L & Commercial Management


Manage divisional budgets, revenue targets, profitability and cost control.
Monitor project pricing, cash flow and financial performance.
Optimize resource allocation and operational efficiency.
Participate in tendering, bidding, project costing and commercial negotiations.

Project & Operations Management


Lead project managers, engineers and technical teams.
Oversee complete project lifecycle from planning and procurement through execution and handover.
Monitor manpower, equipment and subcontractor performance.
Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Marine & EPC Business Development


Identify new opportunities in ship repair, dredging, reclamation, marine construction and infrastructure.
Support strategic planning and expansion initiatives.
Identify new technologies and market opportunities in marine engineering.

Governance, HSE & Quality


Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements and marine regulations.
Oversee implementation of HSE and Quality Management Systems.
Maintain high standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.
Ensure effective subcontractor and project governance.

Stakeholder Management


Coordinate with Finance, HR, Procurement and other internal departments.
Manage relationships with clients, consultants, classification societies and government agencies.
Represent the division in client meetings, project reviews and management discussions.
Prepare management reports covering operational, financial and project performance.

Candidate Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Marine Engineering; Masters Degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Marine Engineering, Ship Repair, Dredging or Marine EPC.
Proven experience managing large-scale marine projects.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
Strong understanding of project costing, contract management and financial management.
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
Knowledge of Omani/GCC marine project standards and regulatory requirements.
Excellent leadership, planning, analytical and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.