Consultant - P&CEO-Saudi Arabia

Position Summary

The Consultant – P&CEO provides senior-level advisory support directly to the President & CEO, offering strategic, operational, and technical insights to enhance executive decision-making. The role involves working across all business functions to align strategy, performance, and operations in the oil and gas downstream sector. The consultant acts as a trusted advisor, contributing to high-impact initiatives that improve efficiency, safety, reliability, and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Support the President & CEO in formulating, reviewing, and implementing corporate strategies, business plans, and transformation initiatives.

• Operational Oversight: Analyze operational performance across refining, maintenance, and supply chain functions; provide recommendations for optimization and cost efficiency.

• Performance Management: Track key business and operational KPIs; prepare performance summaries and strategic reports for executive review.

• Project Evaluation: Review major capital, turnaround, or improvement projects to ensure strategic alignment and value realization.

• Governance & Compliance: Assist in maintaining alignment with corporate governance frameworks, health and safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Prepare executive-level briefings, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Mentorship: Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to senior management and technical leaders.

• Special Assignments: Manage or support executive-led initiatives and cross-functional improvement programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, or related field).

• Experience: Minimum 18 years of professional experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably in refining or petrochemical operations.

• Strong background in operations, performance management, strategic planning, or technical consulting.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and joint venture stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.

• Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in a large integrated refinery or petrochemical complex.

• Proven capability in change management, business transformation, or corporate advisory roles.

• MBA or advanced degree in management, energy economics, or related discipline is desirable.

• Strong leadership presence, strategic thinking ability, and sound judgment under pressure.