Senior Business Development Manager

ENEC Operations; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear energy sector is seeking a Project Development Lead to spearhead growth initiatives and manage project execution. This role requires extensive experience in corporate development and project finance, with a focus on identifying new opportunities and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in corporate development, infrastructure project development, and project finance.
• Proven track record of executing greenfield and brownfield projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities within the nuclear energy sector.
• Lead technical, legal, finance, regulatory, and project development teams.
• Ensure successful project execution within scope, timeline, and budget.

Skills

Market Research

Stakeholder Management

Project Coordination

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Math, or STEM

MBA

Job description

Job Purpose

ENEC has defined Growth as a key objective in its strategy, and this role will lead the delivery of new Growth developments and investments in new projects.

Key Activities, Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Project Origination & Development

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Identify new business opportunities within the nuclear energy sector through market research, industry events, professional networking, cold calling, or social media.
• Utilize contacts in the USA and other selected regions to position ENEC as a leading player in the nuclear market.
• Finalize ENEC’s go-to-market strategy and implement market entry decisions and priority projects.
• Assess client needs and risks; propose project development aligned with ENEC’s Business Development and Investment strategy; coordinate with teams for project development and technical studies following a GO/NO GO approval process.

Project Coordination

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Lead technical, legal, finance, regulatory, and project development teams to ensure successful project execution within scope, timeline, and budget. Supervise proposal, budget, and presentation preparations, focusing on stakeholder coordination, relationship, and account management. Provide necessary information for stakeholder understanding until final project agreements are signed.
• Monitor development of pipeline assets to meet budget, schedule, and quality targets; mobilize and manage resources; act as project lead; present to steering committees.
• Participate in business strategy, planning, and objectives setting processes.
• Ensure proper balancing of project risks and rewards.

Account Management

Responsibilities & Accountabilities (continued)

Professional Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Math, or a STEM-focused program; MBA preferred.

Experience

Minimum 15 years in corporate development, infrastructure project development, and project finance, with a proven track record of executing greenfield and brownfield projects.