In Country Value (ICV) & Localization Leader (UAE National Preferred)

Baker Hughes; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an ICV & Localization Leader to enhance business growth by executing localization strategies and ensuring compliance with local content requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of relevant experience, strong leadership, and communication skills, and must be fluent in both Arabic and English. This role offers flexible working patterns and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance policies

Medical care and insurance

Financial programs

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in ICV, supply chain projects, or financial audits.
• Experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Comfortable presenting to senior and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the localization strategy for MENATI region.
• Support localization requirements in commercial bids.
• Present growth opportunities to top leadership.
• Lead complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with government leadership on localization priorities.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Job description

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?

Are you a driver of change?

Be part of a successful team

The MENATI In Country Value (ICV) & Localization Leader is a key role supporting local content requirements and driving business growth.

Partner with the best

You will use your experience to solve problems, develop and execute short-term and long-term business goals, and provide periodic updates.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing the localization strategy to position the company competitively in In Country Value (ICV) for bids and reviews across the MENATI region.
• Partnering with regional and global leaders to drive localization initiatives, including reliance on local supply chains, expanding local manufacturing, and developing local talent.
• Supporting localization requirements in commercial bids and developing strategies for business growth.
• Presenting to top leadership to demonstrate growth opportunities, progress, and support needs.
• Leading complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engaging with government and customer leadership to discuss localization priorities and showcase progress.
• Overseeing the ICV certification process to ensure proper capturing of local content.
• Partnering with relevant functions to ensure compliance and optimize processes related to customer and government incentives.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Have at least 7 years of experience in ICV, supply chain projects, or financial audits.
• Have excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Be comfortable presenting to senior and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Have strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to analyze, influence, and obtain support.
• Be fluent in Arabic and English.
• Be legally authorized to work in UAE without sponsorship.

Work in a way that works for you

We offer flexible working patterns, including flexible hours to help you work when you're most productive.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We invest in their health, well-being, training, and leadership development.

Working for you

We offer a rewarding package, including work-life balance policies, medical care, insurance, financial programs, and voluntary benefits.