Pre-Qualification & Prescription Manager – Utilities | alfanar Electric | Saudi Arabia.

Alfanar; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar Electric in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Pre-Qualification & Prescription Manager - Utilities to lead pre-qualification activities and prescription processes for power and water products. You will oversee a team, align strategies with market requirements, and drive documentation accuracy for regulatory and client demands.

The role focuses on developing strategies, coordinating with internal units, supporting sales pursuits, and growing alfanar’s Power & Water business in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10-15 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience with pre-qualification, technical specification, product approval, prescription, or business development activities
• Strong experience dealing with end users, consultants, utilities, and other key industry stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pre-qualification strategies to support opportunities in power and water sectors.
• Lead the Pre-Qualification & Prescription team and coordinate across business units.
• Monitor market requirements and ensure documentation meets client, consultant, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Build relationships with end users, consultants, utilities, and stakeholders in Saudi Arabia.
• Support sales pursuits with technical and pre-qualification insights.
• Drive process improvements and adoption of digital solutions in pre-qualification activities.
• Translate corporate objectives into practical business and development plans.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and HSE standards across activities.

Skills

Power & water sector knowledge

Pre-Qualification management

Prescription activities

Technical documentation & compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Business planning & performance

Digital systems & IT tools

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

alfanar Electric is seeking an experienced Pre-Qualification & Prescription Manager - Utilities to oversee pre-qualification activities and prescription processes for power and water products and solutions in Saudi Arabia.

The role is responsible for developing and implementing pre-qualification strategies, managing customer and consultant relationships, monitoring market requirements, and ensuring that submitted technical documentation meets applicable client, consultant, regulatory, and industry requirements.

The successful candidate will lead a team, coordinate with internal business units, support sales and project pursuits, and contribute to the growth of alfanar’s Power & Water business across Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development

• Support the development and implementation of Power & Water sales strategies for products and solutions related to power generation, transmission, distribution, and water systems.
• Ensure sales and pre-qualification strategies are aligned with alfanar’s business objectives and market requirements.
• Monitor changes to submitted documents, approvals, technical specifications, and pre-qualification requirements from end users and consultants.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with local and international end users, consultants, utilities, and key stakeholders in the Saudi power and water sectors.
• Monitor sales and marketing plan performance and identify deviations requiring corrective or preventive action.
• Prepare regular progress reports and recommendations for senior management.

Pre-Qualification Strategy & Implementation

• Develop and implement pre-qualification strategies to support successful participation in power and water sector opportunities.
• Establish objectives, monitor performance, and lead the team toward achieving pre-qualification and prescription targets.
• Coordinate power and water products and solutions across alfanar business units to maintain a consistent market approach.
• Develop and implement tools, processes, and technical documentation required to meet customer and market requirements.
• Support technical specification and compliance strategies for power and water sector clients.
• Ensure submitted documents and technical information are accurate, complete, and aligned with applicable requirements.

Market Research & Customer Needs Analysis

• Monitor Saudi Arabia power and water market trends, customer requirements, technical specifications, and industry developments.
• Conduct market research and customer visits to identify current and future requirements for power and water products and solutions.
• Maintain awareness of changes in end-user and consultant requirements that may affect product approvals and pre-qualification.
• Analyze market opportunities and contribute to short-term and long-term market potential forecasts.
• Use customer and market insights to support business planning and sales strategy.

Customer & Technical Support

• Provide technical and pre-qualification support to end users, consultants, and customers adopting alfanar power and water solutions.
• Support customers with relevant technical documentation, approvals, specifications, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with internal technical, engineering, sales, and product teams to address customer requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders throughout the pre-qualification and prescription process.
• Help ensure a positive customer experience through timely and accurate technical support.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Lead, manage, and develop the Pre-Qualification and Prescription team.
• Set clear objectives and monitor individual and team performance against agreed targets.
• Identify high-performing employees and support their professional development and progression.
• Address performance gaps through coaching, development plans, and appropriate management actions.
• Promote a fair, professional, and performance-driven working environment.
• Ensure appropriate delegation of responsibilities in line with company policies and authority levels.

Business Planning & Performance

• Translate corporate objectives into practical business and development plans.
• Plan, execute, and monitor annual and development initiatives.
• Track plan performance and implement corrective actions when required.
• Prepare periodic work progress and performance reports for management.
• Monitor budgets and expenses to achieve effective cost management and operational efficiency.
• Ensure activities deliver the required results within agreed timelines, quality standards, and costs.

Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Develop and maintain clear systems, policies, procedures, and processes for pre-qualification and prescription activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, automation, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Promote the effective use of relevant IT systems and digital solutions.
• Support automation initiatives that improve data management, documentation, reporting, and business processes.
• Adapt to new technologies, management approaches, and evolving business models.

Quality, Compliance & HSE

• Ensure all pre-qualification and prescription activities comply with company policies, procedures, technical requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality and technical compliance throughout customer and pre-qualification activities.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and legally compliant working environment in accordance with applicable HSE requirements.
• Promote quality as an important part of alfanar’s products, services, and customer experience.

Required Skills & Competencies

Candidates applying for Pre-Qualification & Prescription Manager Jobs in Saudi Arabia should demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of power and water sector products, solutions, and market requirements.
• Experience managing pre-qualification and technical prescription activities.
• Strong understanding of technical specifications, approvals, compliance documentation, and customer requirements.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management abilities.
• Experience working with utilities, end users, consultants, and major power and water sector organizations.
• Strong team leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to develop business plans and monitor performance against objectives.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and respond to changing customer requirements.
• Good understanding of business process improvement and digital systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Experience

To qualify for this Pre-Qualification & Prescription Manager - Utilities position in Saudi Arabia, candidates should have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10-15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in the power, utilities, electrical equipment, water, or related engineering sectors.
• Experience with pre-qualification, technical specification, product approval, prescription, or business development activities is highly relevant.
• Strong experience dealing with end users, consultants, utilities, and other key industry stakeholders.

About alfanar Electric

alfanar Electric is part of alfanar and operates in the electrical and energy sectors, providing products, solutions, and services for power generation, transmission, distribution, and related infrastructure.

The company works with customers, utilities, consultants, and industry stakeholders across regional and international markets. Its activities include electrical products and solutions designed to support the evolving requirements of power and water infrastructure.

Pre-Qualification & Prescription Manager Jobs in Saudi Arabia

This opportunity is suitable for experienced Electrical Engineers, Pre-Qualification Managers, Prescription Managers, Utilities Sales Professionals, Technical Sales Managers, and Power & Water Industry Specialists with extensive experience in technical specifications, product approvals, customer relationships, and utility-sector business development.

Candidates with 10-15 years of experience in the power and utilities sector and strong knowledge of pre-qualification and technical prescription processes can apply for this opportunity with alfanar Electric in Saudi Arabia.