Operations Director H/F

Spie SA; Seyhan; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE Adana seeks an experienced Operation Director / Contract Manager to lead contract delivery and overall operations in Türkiye. You will oversee O&M performance, budgeting, and compliance while coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring client satisfaction.

The role requires extensive oil & gas/industrial operations experience, strong leadership, and a track record in contract execution and continuous improvement. International exposure and expatriate readiness are valued.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial operations.
• 5–7 years in senior management roles (contract management, operations leadership, or plant management).
• Proven experience in O&M contract execution and management.
• Master's degree in Engineering; advanced degree or certifications in project management, contract management, or business administration are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full execution of the O&M contract in line with obligations and performance requirements.
• Lead and coordinate all plant operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Manage contract deliverables including resources, materials, services, and reporting.
• Identify, prepare, and manage contract amendments, variations, and claims.
• Monitor and drive performance through KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of operations with production targets, quality requirements, and HSE standards.
• Manage contract financial performance including budget, cost control, and profitability.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Implement cost optimization strategies while maintaining operational excellence.
• Manage and supervise all O&M personnel and organizational structure.
• Oversee recruitment, mobilization, and workforce planning.
• Ensure competency development and effective team performance.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Ensure operations comply with local laws, international standards, and contractual obligations.
• Act as the main interface with the Client (Employer), partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure high level of customer satisfaction and relationship management.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Identify and manage operational, contractual, financial, and HSE risks.
• Implement mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement across operations, maintenance, and support functions.

Skills

Contract management

Plant operations

Budgeting & cost control

KPI monitoring

HSE compliance

Risk management

Team leadership

Procurement & logistics

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

PM certification

Job description

The Operation Director / Contract Manager is responsible for the following activities:

Contract Management & Delivery

• Ensure full execution of the O&M contract in line with contractual obligations and performance requirements.
• Manage contract deliverables including resources, materials, services, and reporting.
• Identify, prepare, and manage contract amendments, variations, and claims.

Operations & Performance Management

• Lead and coordinate all plant operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Monitor and drive performance through KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment of operations with production targets, quality requirements, and HSE standards.
• Manage contract financial performance including budget, cost control, and profitability.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Implement cost optimization strategies while maintaining operational excellence.

Human Resources & Organization

• Manage and supervise all O&M personnel and organizational structure.
• Oversee recruitment, mobilization, and workforce planning.
• Ensure competency development and effective team performance.

HSE & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the organization.
• Ensure operations comply with local laws, international standards, and contractual obligations.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Act as the main interface with the Client (Employer), partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure high level of customer satisfaction and relationship management.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and manage operational, contractual, financial, and HSE risks.
• Implement mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement across operations, maintenance, and support functions.

CONTRACT TERMS & MOBILITY

• Local employment contract within an international group entity or freelance contract, depending on profile.
• Preparation phase: fully remote, with missions to Cergy (France) and occasional overseas assignments at contract start.
• Phases 2-3: based in Türkiye on a resident or rotational basis.
• Eligible expatriate assignments include company support for accommodation, travel, local transportation and meals, in accordance with company policies.

Hard Skills:

• Strong knowledge of contract management and O&M service delivery.
• Experience in plant operations, maintenance, and industrial processes.
• Good understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Ability to manage KPIs, reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems and compliance requirements.
• Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, and resource planning.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership & Team Development: Leads multidisciplinary teams, coaches talent, and promotes accountability.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Aligns timely decisions with business, operational, and contractual objectives.
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly, manages conflicts, and engages stakeholders effectively.
• Problem-Solving & Improvement: Resolves root causes and drives practical, sustainable improvements.
• Adaptability & Change: Leads change with resilience in dynamic, multicultural environments.
• Integrity: Acts ethically and takes ownership of decisions.

Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial operations.

At least 5–7 years in senior management roles (contract management, operations leadership, or plant management).

Proven experience in O&M contract execution and management is mandatory.

Education:Master’s degree or equivalent in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, etc.).Advanced degree or certifications in project management, contract management, or business administration are an advantage.

Nous vous offrez...

Choosing SPIE gives you the opportunity to:

1. Work for an international Group with operations on every continent,

2. Experience a wide variety of professions within several activities:

• Outdoor networks and street lighting
• Information and communication systems
• Oil and gas
• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering

3. Working in energy and the environment, sectors of the future at the heart of sustainable development issues

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