Senior Principal Job

elm company; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

elm company is seeking an experienced advisor in Al Buraymi Governorate to provide strategic advisory and support to senior stakeholders, addressing complex business challenges.

The role requires over 10 years of experience in relevant fields, with a strong focus on problem-solving and stakeholder engagement. You will be involved in developing recommendations and frameworks to enhance operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic advisory or business consulting.
• Proven track record of supporting complex initiatives and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support to senior stakeholders on strategic and operational topics.
• Develop structured approaches to problem-solving.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand needs and priorities.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Market insight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Professional certifications in strategy, operations, project management

Job description

Role Purpose

To provide expert advisory that supports executive decision‑making and addresses complex business challenges through deep experience and sound judgment, while contributing to shaping strategic direction and providing clear perspectives on key initiatives in alignment with Elm’s policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities & Activities

• Strategic Advisory & Executive Influence
• Provide advisory support to senior stakeholders on strategic and operational business topics.
• Contribute to strategic discussions by providing clear insights, perspectives, and recommendations.
• Support the development of business cases and key initiatives through structured input and analysis.
• Provide input that supports executive decision‑making based on analysis, experience, and sound judgment.
• Problem Solving & Solution Development
• Address complex business challenges across different areas within the division and department.
• Develop structured approaches, frameworks, and recommendations to support effective problem solving.
• Contribute to designing practical solutions aligned with the overall business and operational direction.
• Review outputs and recommendations to ensure they are relevant, practical, and implementable.
• Knowledge Contribution & Enablement
• Provide subject matter input to teams and stakeholders on complex topics and key initiatives.
• Share knowledge and experience to support capability development and improved ways of working.
• Contribute to enhancing internal tools, frameworks, and practices that support operational effectiveness.
• Act as a reference point for stakeholders and teams when specialized input is required.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand needs, priorities, and key business challenges.
• Provide clear input and advisory support to enable alignment on key topics and initiatives.
• Participate in discussions, workshops, and working sessions when required to support decision‑making.
• Build trusted working relationships with stakeholders through consistency, credibility, and practical support.
• Industry Insight & Thought Contribution
• Stay updated on relevant market, industry, technology, and operational developments.
• Provide input based on external trends, observations, and applicable best practices.
• Contribute to internal knowledge, insights, and thought contribution on relevant topics.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing perspectives that enhance ways of working and decision quality.
• Strategic Initiative Support
• Support key initiatives by providing structured analysis, advisory input, and practical recommendations.
• Contribute to defining initiative direction, scope, priorities, and expected outcomes where required.
• Monitor progress and provide input to address risks, dependencies, and key decision points.
• Ensure initiative‑related recommendations are aligned with business priorities and operational realities.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration & Delivery Support
• Collaborate with internal functions and relevant teams to support alignment on business and operational priorities.
• Facilitate coordination between stakeholders to enable effective execution of agreed recommendations and initiatives.
• Provide advisory input to support delivery teams in resolving complex issues and improving outcomes.
• Ensure effective communication of perspectives, recommendations, and required actions across stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, practices, and ways of working within relevant areas.
• Contribute to developing improvement recommendations that enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Support the adoption of practical improvements aligned with business needs and department priorities.
• Promote a culture of structured problem solving, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Policies, Processes & Procedures
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Information Security
• Comply with all relevant information security practices and standards to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Professional certifications in strategy, operations, project management, or business analysis are an advantage.

Years and Nature of Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience in strategic advisory, business consulting, operations, technical support, or related fields, with demonstrated experience supporting complex initiatives and senior stakeholders.