Business Support Lead

Irmqatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

IRM Energy & Technology is seeking a senior professional to lead and support business functions across project controls, planning, contracts, procurement and subcontracts through all project phases. You will monitor performance, provide strategic advice, and drive reporting to achieve project objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in business with Oil & Gas exposure, plus supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Commercial, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant business experience, 4 years in Oil & Gas and 1 year in a supervisory or acting role.

Responsibilities

• Support project reporting, schedule, cost and change control.
• Monitor project and EPC contractor performance.
• Prepare dashboards, KPIs, risk assessments and management reports.
• Coordinate PMT inputs for stakeholder and shareholder reporting.
• Evaluate contractor proposals, change requests and variations.
• Support project scheduling, corrective actions and recovery plans.
• Coordinate governance, assurance and audit requirements.
• Support planning, contracts, procurement and subcontracting activities.
• Coordinate project phase transitions and information handovers.
• Lead project closeout reporting and lessons learned.

Skills

Project controls

Plan/schedule management

Cost management

Change management

SAP

Data analytics

Dashboards

Stakeholder reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Commercial/Project Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lead and support business functions across project controls, planning, contracts, procurement and subcontracts throughout Concept Study, FEED and execution phases, monitoring performance and providing strategic advice to achieve project objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support project reporting, schedule, cost and change control.
• Monitor project and EPC contractor performance.
• Prepare dashboards, KPIs, risk assessments and management reports.
• Coordinate PMT inputs for stakeholder and shareholder reporting.
• Evaluate contractor proposals, change requests and variations.
• Support project scheduling, corrective actions and recovery plans.
• Coordinate governance, assurance and audit requirements.
• Support planning, contracts, procurement and subcontracting activities.
• Coordinate project phase transitions and information handovers.
• Lead project closeout reporting and lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Commercial, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant business experience 4 years in Oil & Gas and 1 year in a supervisory or acting role.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience with Oil & Gas operators, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors or service companies.
• Knowledge of project controls, planning, cost, contracts, procurement, risk and change management.
• Understanding of international standards, best practices and business methodologies.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the relevant business discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant business processes and procedures.
• Experience in risk assessment and decision-making.
• Proficiency in dashboards, data analytics, SAP and relevant software.
• Experience supporting large-scale integrated operations and project organizations.

Why Join Us?

At IRM Energy & Technology, we’re driving innovation in the energy and technology sectors, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team in Qatar.

• We invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities and clear paths for advancement.
• Work on cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of energy and technology.
• Live and work in Qatar, a rapidly developing country with world‑class infrastructure, tax benefits, and an exciting cultural scene.
• Join a diverse team that values collaboration, creativity, and respect for all perspectives.
• Enjoy attractive compensation packages.