Asset Management Manager

International Water Distribution Co. (Tawzea); Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced asset management professional to oversee the strategic planning and maintenance of water and wastewater assets. This role involves developing and implementing asset management strategies, advising on new technologies, and leading investment planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the utilities sector, strong communication skills, and a mindset geared towards change management and innovation. Join a forward-thinking company committed to enhancing efficiency and delivering quality services to the community.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in asset management within the utilities sector.
• Strong experience in strategic planning and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset management strategies for water and wastewater assets.
• Lead the development of short, medium, and long-term investment plans.

Skills

Asset Management

Strategic Planning

Investment Planning

Lifecycle Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the asset management strategies, standards, and policies for all water and wastewater assets (plants and networks).
• Advise NWC to acquire new technologies which may be available to improve efficiency as part of the Asset Management Plan.
• Support in the preparation of asset condition surveys to ensure that assets are used and maintained in an effective and proper way.
• Provide support in any initiatives that can be run to create value from current assets.
• Provide a strategic overview of responsive, cyclical, and planned maintenance, and ensure delivery of a value for money, quality, and tenant focused service.
• Lead the development of short, medium, and long-term investment plans.
• Ensure that technical policies and standards reflecting best practices, value for money, and statutory obligations are specified and maintained.
• Champion the change process by leading and motivating staff to deliver programs and objectives and prepare them for transition to new structures.
• Champion the effective use of an asset management system utilizing comprehensive stock condition data across all assets, which can then be readily analyzed to inform strategy.
• Manage the CAPEX specialist who shall perform CAPEX investment analysis and business cases in coordination with the Finance Department.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in asset management within the utilities sector, preferably in water and wastewater.
• Strong experience in strategic planning, investment planning, and lifecycle management of infrastructure assets.
• Demonstrated experience with CAPEX/OPEX planning, cost-benefit analysis, and business case development.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making.
• Change management and innovation mindset.