AtkinsRéalis

ClientLead/Director

Saudi Arabia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Client Lead / Director at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Client Relationship Management, Account Management, Business Development, P&L Management. Manage the relationship, experience and account. Identify service agnostic opportunities for growth”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve performance targets for the Client account; Achieve targets for P&L, revenue and account growth; Contribute to the Market and Middle East NPS; Achieve a commission win rate; Achieve required contribution to Nationalisation targets; Profitable Delivery; KAM & Client Development; Proactive Win Work; Revenue Management; Capture Planning; Bid Reviews & Bid Drafting; Risk Strategy; Project Review; Operational Excellence; Market Risk Management; Conflict & Issue Resolution; Project Delivery Oversight; Escalation & Conflict Resolution; Leadership & Management; Project Leadership; Technical Excellence; Lessons Learnt; Digital Transformation; PDR & Team Development

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Conflict Resolution; Issue Resolution

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Direct experience in account management, running a successful P&L, client facing and experience roles, client management skills, Proven experience in a client-facing role, managing relationships and accounts, Experience in Profit & Loss management, Skilled in managing complex commercial and contractual elements of account management, Provide oversight and lead fee proposals, ensure fee proposals are competitive and profitable, Lead in targeted Marketing and Business Development, Mentor for top talent

Nice to Have

preferably in the Middle East

What You'll Do.

Manage the relationship

experience and account

Identify service agnostic opportunities for growth

Oversee and manage win work activities

Resolve conflicts with the Client

Act as the single point of contact

Responsible for the performance of the Client account

Develop and maintain a business relationship

Coordinate the internal Client Zipper Plan

Achieve performance targets for the Client account

Collect regular Client Perception and Project Feedback

Support the business in identifying new opportunities

Achieve a commission win rate

Identify skills and capabilities required

Provide leadership and demonstrate positive behaviours

Responsible for achieving contribution to Nationalisation targets

Manage the account within the Middle East business

Undertake KAM & Client Development activities

Provide weekly feedback and insight

Engage proactively with the Client

Proactively manage NPS

Revenue and EBIT KPI’s

Support Client Value Proposition workshops

Participate in the bid process

Provide insights on pricing positions

Manage the bid budget

Identify and engage correct SME’s

Contribute to the development of risk strategies

Engage in the project review process

techniques and approaches are utilised

Identify improvements to enhance commercial performance

Advise on specific Client risks

Contribute to Market risk management plan

Share key trends and future outlooks

Resolve any conflicts or issues arising with Client

Ensure that delivery aligns with contractual commitments

Manage team performance accordingly

Act as primary point of contact to resolve conflicts

develop and endorse positive behaviours

Lead by example and demonstrate critical behaviours

Identify and drive development and inspire Market resources

Train and develop client account managers

Ensure appropriate succession planning

Oversee and ensure best in class delivery

Contribute to the Market lesson learnt log

Apply relevant lessons learnt

Support the wider Market on incorporating ‘digital’

Assist inclusively in the successful delivery of PDR’s

Ensure the project is successfully delivered

End-to-end leadership

management and delivery of project

Project financial performance and scope management

Successful close out of commercial fee and contractual negotiations

Establishment of the project

Resourcing from Delivery Centres and Offices

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

milestone establishment

Scope changes and variations

Participate in and driving OHS activities

Build and lead whole project delivery teams

Secure required resources

Ensure project delivery activity aligns with Company standards

Ensure effective closeout and debrief occurs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with the Market Director and Capabilities; Collaborate with ‘Marketing and Communications’ team; Engage with the Win Work team; Provide Peer Review activities; Collaboratively develop robust and clear action plans

Communication Scope

Exceptional communication; negotiation; presentation skills

Process & Methodology

Project management, Timeliness, Quality, Risk management, Project financial performance, Scope management, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Program development, Milestone establishment, Scope changes and variations

Full Job Description

### **Job Description** ## Overview The Client Lead shall be directly responsible for managing the relationship, experience and account for the designated Client in Saudi Arabia. They shall identify service agnostic opportunities for growth, oversee and manage win work activities, resolve conflicts with the Client and act as the single point of contact between the Client and AtkinsRéalis. They will also be responsible for the performance of the Client account from a revenue, EBIT & Net Promoter Score (NPS) perspective as outlined within the Market yearly targets. The various measurable aspects to this role and associated KPI’s are as follows: * Client Relationship – Develop and maintain a strong business relationship with the Client, acting as the single point of contact between AtkinsRéalis and Client. Develop, own and coordinate the internal Client Zipper Plan ensuring efficient and appropriate relationships are built at all levels of the Client organisation. * Account Management & Strategy – Achieve performance targets for the Client account, as aligned with the Market, LRP and Business Plan. This includes achieving targets for P&L, revenue and account growth. * Client Perception & Project Feedback – Collect regular Client Perception and Project Feedback to monitor client satisfaction, contributing to the Market and Middle East NPS. * Business Development (cross selling) – Support the business in identifying and pursuing new opportunities to strengthen existing service offerings and service agnostic perspective. This is applicable for the Market, the Middle East and holistically for AtkinsRéalis. * Win Work Regional Bid Performance – Achieve a commission win rate in line with the LRP target areas. * Resource Management – Collaborate with the Market Director and Capabilities to identify skills and capabilities required now and, in the future, inputting into ‘strategic resource demand planning’ where appropriate. * Leadership & Vision (Accountable, Inspiring, Inclu

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