Marine Operation Head - Oman

TALENTCO HR SERVICES LLP; Oman; On-site; OMR 25,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENTCO HR SERVICES LLP is seeking an experienced Divisional Manager Marine & Marine Engineering in Oman to oversee the division's operational, financial and strategic performance. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage large-scale marine EPC projects, drive profitability and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

The role demands a Bachelor's in Marine Engineering (Masters preferred), 10+ years of progressive experience in marine engineering or related fields, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering is required.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced leadership responsibilities.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Marine Engineering, Ship Repair, Dredging or Marine EPC.
• Experience leading large-scale marine projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of project costing, contract management and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee divisional P&L, budgets, revenue targets and cost control.
• Lead project managers, engineers and technical teams across lifecycle.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities in ship repair, dredging and marine EPC.

Skills

P&L management

Commercial management

Project management

Operations management

Business development

Governance & HSE

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Financial management

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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.