Manager – Business Development – Strategic Project

Nawras; Muscat; On-site; OMR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Nawras is seeking a Business Development Manager for Strategic Projects to enhance partnerships and oversee business initiatives. The role requires a blend of technical and marketing project experience, solid negotiation skills, and a background in telecommunications or IT, offering significant growth opportunities within a leading telecommunications provider in Oman.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in strategic alliance management or business development.
• 4 years of experience in telecoms or IT.
• Proficiency in English (Arabic is desirable).

Responsibilities

• Identify and negotiate long-term partnerships.
• Oversee strategic and business development initiatives.
• Manage assigned staff and evaluate operational aspects.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Market Analysis

Education

University degree in telecommunications, IT, or related fields

MBA

Job description

Manager – Business Development – Strategic Project

As the Business Development Manager - Strategic Project, you will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and managing long-term partnerships with potential enterprise partners that can significantly enhance Nawras's value. These partners may include service providers, content providers, technology partners, banks, government entities, large corporate clients, and VIPs.

The role involves overseeing Nawras's strategic and business development initiatives, primarily related to technology and media, but not limited to these areas. You should have wide experience in project and program management, both marketing and technical projects, and in developing creative strategies to leverage network functionalities as competitive advantages.

You will supervise assigned staff, identify strategic alliances that add value to Nawras, and evaluate financial and operational aspects to ensure value creation. Responsibilities also include network analysis for fixed and mobile services, resource planning, budgeting, and maintaining long-term beneficial partnerships.

A solid understanding of industry trends, excellent negotiation skills, and proficiency in English (and Arabic, desirable) are essential. A university degree in telecommunications, IT, or related fields, along with 8 years of experience in strategic alliance management or business development, including 4 years in telecoms or IT, are required. An MBA is advantageous.

About The Company

Nawras, established in 2004 and launched in 2005, is a leading telecommunications provider in Oman, majority owned by the Qtel Group. We pride ourselves on combining global expertise with local understanding to deliver high-quality services and customer satisfaction. We seek ambitious team players with an international outlook, offering opportunities for professional growth and skill development.