Business Systems and Processes Lead

Job description / Role

Function and Scope

To lead the development of systems and processes designed to support the business operations of CPO, including those end to end processes developed for the purpose of collaboration with external organisations where CPO takes the lead.
To manage a team of analysts developing systems and processes within CPO, together with other personnel allocated to such activities from time to time.
To contribute towards Governance Team outputs as required .

Principal Responsibilities
To lead the design and implementation of systems and processes to support CPO business operations, including those intended for use by other organisations where they are participants in collaborative activity led by CPO
Where appropriate, to set standards for the development of business processes and systems within CPO, together with the use of appropriate tools
Where required, to provide resource and other forms of support to other areas of CPO seeking to develop and implement either systems or processes
To contribute more generally to activities undertaken by the Governance Team, as directed by the Head of Governance and Corporate Development
To direct and manage resources allocated to him/her, submitting progress reports and other information as required from time to time
To undertake other tasks as assigned by the Head of Governance and Corporate Development .

Requirements

Relationships
All levels of staff within CPO
All levels of staff in external organisations with whom CPO has business relationships
Financial Decision Making
The performance of the role itself does not require any company authorisation to enter into or approve payments for contracts for supplies or services.

Requirements (Competencies)

Key Attributes
Degree and professional level qualification
Experienced present or former line manager
Experienced in the construction of business process architectures and business process development, including the use of BPM tools
Able to demonstrate significant experience of business process improvement generally, preferably supported by formal qualifications
Familiar with the principles of enterprise architecture
Able to demonstrate experience of substantial business change projects and an active role in change management
Experience in planning, managing and successfully delivering on projects involving numerous stakeholders
Exposure to IT systems development and implementation
Ability to influence discussions and outcomes involving a wide variety of stakeholders
Excellent communications skills in report writing, presentations and verbal communication.

Behaviours
Appropriate sensitivity to cultural issues
Resilient with a “can do” attitude and able to work under pressure
Collaborative and able to work across regional and business boundaries
Focused on delivering to agreed objectives and standards
Able to assert independent views and challenge when appropriate
Free-thinking and able to constructively challenge the status quo

Additional Information
This is a core-tem role, requiring full-time commitment.
The post holder must be able to live or work in Qatar subject to the usual immigration regulations.
Residence in Qatar is highly preferred.

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).