وظائف مخطط استراتيجي في الكويت

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Title:</b></p><br><br>ASAB ESS: Community Planner (Secret Clearance)<br><br><p><b>Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! </b></p><br><br><br><p><b>Program Summary</b></p><br><br><p>The KBR ASAB Program provides comprehensive BASE OPERATING SUPPORT-INSTALLATION (BOS-I) services at the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. This program ensures the seamless functioning of operations, maintenance, and support activities essential for the sustained mission readiness and operational effectiveness of PSAB and its associated units.</p><br><br><br><p><b>Job Summary</b></p><br><br><br><p>The Ali Al Salem Air Base <b>Community Planner</b> shall provide community planning, and the management of activities related to human as well as physical aspects of community, regional, urban, comprehensive, and land use plans in support of an installation. Facilitates the development and maintenance of the Installation Development Plan (IDP) and other comprehensive planning studies used as the basis for installation planning, land use development, and installation investment planning decisions.</p><br><br><br><br><p><b>Roles and Responsibilities </b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Ensures compatible use planning between on and off installation facility and infrastructure development and land use and develops a regional and local vicinity perspective of conditions off the installation</p><br><br></li><li><p>Plans, programs, budgets, and executes required projects in support of assigned programs. Uses cost estimating tools to produce government estimates, and program projects.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Collects data and evaluates factors which affect the physical development, maintenance, and management of installation infrastructure assets.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Prepares planning studies, applies tools, and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data.</p><br><br></li><li><p>This position shall function as an integral team member, cooperating with and supporting U.S. deployed forces.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Ensure all contractual performance objectives are met and contractual submittals are provided to the government.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Work with a diverse, international, and multi-skill workforce</p><br><br></li><li><p>As required, be available within two (2) hours of notification to meet on the installation with Government personnel.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Ensure the successful delivery of services to 4,000 personnel, plus or minus 10%, at all times. </p><br><br></li><li><p>Responsible for proper utilization, accounting, and safeguarding of all government and contractor provided property (e.g., to include government facilities, equipment tools, information and Data).</p><br><br></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with all US laws, Saudi Labor Law, Final Governing Standards (FGS), Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document (OEBGD), Air Force Instruction (AFI) and local standards</p><br><br></li><li><p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p><br><br></li></ul><br><br><p><b><span>MATERIAL &amp; EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED: </span></b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions that require wear of hard hats, gloves, steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protection equipment (PPE); may be required to push, pull, and lift heavy equipment.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Use of Land Mobile Radios, cell phones, laptops, and other devices to maintain contact and accountability of work activities.</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b><span>WORKING ENVIRONMENT:</span></b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Work will be indoors and outdoors.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals may occur.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Overtime and shift work may be required depending on contractual needs as well as occasional to frequent travel.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Employees must comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Task specific work environment training may be provided.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Must be prepared to function in a wartime or contingency environment to support&nbsp;U.S. interests.</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b><span>PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:</span></b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Physical requirements include lifting up to 35lb, team lifting up to 50lbs, climbing, extended sitting, or standing, stooping, stretching, and bending.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Work may require using and wearing personal protective equipment such as, hearing and eye protection, hard hat and steel-toed boots as well as Individual Protective Equipment (IPE) which may include but not limited to Level III plus/IV Individual Body Armor with both front and back ballistic plates, ACH helmet, clothing (undergarments, shirts and pants and/or coveralls), reflective vests/belts, sound suppression devices, etc.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Day-to-day physical requirements may involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively, lifting and carrying less than 20 lbs. frequently, etc.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Work requires moderate to heavy physical exertion including walking to operating areas and walking up stairs.</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b>Basic Qualifications </b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s Degree in Community Planning, Architecture, or Engineering</p><br><br></li><li><p>Community Planning Experience above minimum may waive requirement for a bachelor’s degree</p><br><br></li><li><p>Minimum 4 years’ work experience with similar project.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current U. S. Driver's License.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 13 months of remaining validity AND 6 blank visa/stamp pages remaining</p><br><br></li><li><p>Must have and maintain a valid U. S. SECRET Security Clearance</p><br><br></li><li><p>Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently</p><br><br></li><li><p>Candidates must also meet CENTCOM MOD-15 theater requirements.&nbsp;</p><br><br></li></ul><br><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><br><br><ul><li><p>Attendance at the AFIT WENG 519, Air Force Installation Planning Principles course, highly desired.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience setting up DOD/USAF Bare Bases as well as performing change and growth management.&nbsp;</p><br><br></li></ul><br><br><p><b>KBR Benefits</b></p><br><br><p>KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&amp;D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.</p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Job Summary: </p><p><br></p><p>Manage the demand planning process at Category and Item Level by creating &amp; maintaining accurate Open-to-Buy data to be used by departments to maximize sales while maintaining planned stock/inventory.</p><p>Proactively ensure that the orders are placed in a timely manner and the stocks are available on time with major focus on maximizing sales.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Job Responsibilities: </p><p><br></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maintain accurate monthly stock, sales, margins and intakes by category, available to the business by the start of every month, incorporating actual data from previous month</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate monthly departmental meetings to reforecast sales, margins &amp; orders at category/item level&nbsp;</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare monthly item wise orders taking into account supplier production time, transit and clearance time, store promotions, sales history, pricing, seasonality etc. and conduct monthly meetings with the key stakeholders to agree on future orders</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Weekly analysis of forecast vs actual sales of items to identify gaps and highlight to the relevant stakeholders to take corrective action to maximize sales</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Review every Purchase Order before its release to evaluate its impact on stock and make sure the orders are as per the order forecast agreed during forecasting meetings</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proactively alert key stakeholders and department heads if orders are not placed on time, overstock/out of stock situation etc.&nbsp;</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure stock availability on all best sellers and continuous lines through out the year</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Create and share Forecast Accuracy report to all departments based on Sales Forecast vs Actual Sales on a monthly basis</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Focus to be on maximizing sales by ensuring stock availability at all times</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Manage prioritization of shipments and interact with logistics team to prioritize clearance from port</p><p><br></p><p>Candidate Requirements: </p><p><br></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience of stock management and sales forecasting preferably in a retail merchandising environment</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thorough working knowledge of retail procurement in both local and overseas markets</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very strong Excel and Reporting skills is a must</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Good proficiency in developing reports and providing insights to the business</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Positive attitude with a ‘can do’ approach when working under pressure or to tight deadlines</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Able to work with other support functions, being a team player</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent communication skills&nbsp;</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Well-developed analytical, reasoning and data interpretation skills</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong skills in Business Objects, SAP and MS office</p><p><br></p><p>Education: </p><p><br></p><p>Bachelor’s Degree</p><p>MBA</p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><ul><li>Strong demand planning, forecasting, and inventory management skills.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Excel, SAP, Business Objects, and MS Office.</li><li>Excellent analytical, reporting, and data interpretation abilities.</li><li>Knowledge of retail procurement, replenishment, and supply chain processes.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Ability to work cross-functionally and perform effectively under pressure.</li><li>High attention to detail with a proactive, results-oriented mindset.</li><li>Experience in retail merchandising or FMCG environments is preferred.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is an advantage.</li></ul></div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Long Description <br><br>Job Summary <br></span><p>The Planogrammer is in-charge of the proper planning and implementation of the planogram for specific showrooms. He also assists in developing periodic reports on the utilization of planogram space, last units and display products</p><br> <br><br>Job Responsibilities <br><ul> <li>Implements the planogram in all shelf locations</li> <li>Recommends changes in display and creative ways to arrange the products to improve the customer shopping experience</li> <li>Effectively manages the retail space for specific showrooms</li> <li>Collect the Phase in and Phase out brief from product management team, then implement it on Planogram software.</li> </ul> <br><br>Candidate Requirements <br><p><b>Technical/Functional (Knowledge / Skills):</b></p><br> <ul> <li>Good level of verbal &amp; written communication skills (English essential / Arabic preferred)</li> <li>Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and planogram software (JDA and others)</li> </ul> <p><b>Behavioral:</b></p><br> <ul> <li>organizational and self-management skills under pressure</li> </ul> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;University degree<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;2-4 years of experience in merchandising and planogramming<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Good level of verbal &amp; written communication skills (English essential / Arabic preferred)<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Good organizational and self-management skills under pressure<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and planogram software (JDA and others)<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <br><br>Education <br>Bachelor’s Degree<br><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Toloka AI supports frontier model post-training by building domain-specific reinforcement learning environments, tasks, and evaluation frameworks designed by real practitioners.<br> Mindrift, powered by Toloka — a leading enterprise AI and machine learning data partner since 2014 — connects top domain experts with cutting-edge AI initiatives.<br> Backed by Toloka’s deep expertise in scalable data generation, crowd technology, and applied ML systems, Mindrift enables experts to shape how next-generation generative models learn, reason, and perform.<br> We are launching a Management Consulting domain focused on translating real-world consulting engagements into structured learning environments for advanced AI systems.<br> To do this credibly, we are assembling a team of strategy consultants from top-tier firms who can convert authentic project experience into end-to-end examples — from problem structuring and work planning to analysis, synthesis, and client-ready recommendations.<br> You will join a growing team of consultants from leading strategy firms shaping how AI learns high-level business reasoning.<br> Important: This role is exclusively for consultants with direct experience at a top-tier strategy consulting firm.<br> If you do not have hands-on project experience at one of the firms listed below, please do not apply.<br> This requirement ensures the domain is built by practitioners trained to the highest standards of structured problem-solving and client delivery.<br> Eligible firms: McKinsey &amp; Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain &amp; Company, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Monitor Deloitte (Deloitte S&amp;C), EY-Parthenon, Kearney, and Strategy&amp; (PwC).<br> Who We’re Looking For Consultants with 3+ years of experience at one of the firms listed above, with hands-on project experience in: Structuring ambiguous client problems into workable analytical plans Building financial models, market analyses, or synthesized findings from messy inputs Producing client-ready deliverables under time pressure Forming and defending recommendations under uncertainty No deep technical background is required — we will onboard you on the lightweight tools involved.<br> What You’ll Do Build realistic consulting project environments — create detailed project scenarios grounded in real engagement dynamics: industry context, financials, constraints, conflicting inputs, and incomplete information.<br> Design structured consulting tasks for AI agents — break projects into discrete tasks that mirror real consulting work: market sizing, commercial due diligence, cost optimization, growth strategy, operational diagnosis, benchmarking, and more.<br> Define evaluation criteria and quality standards — develop grading frameworks, evaluation rubrics, and golden-answer solutions for each task, used to train and calibrate an LLM-based grading system that evaluates AI outputs at scale.<br> This is a remote, project-based, individual-contributor role focused on analytical design and evaluation.<br> Skills &amp; Requirements 3+ years at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, Monitor Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, Kearney, or Strategy&amp; Strong structured problem-solving and hypothesis-driven thinking Ability to translate vague problems into clear analytical steps and deliverables High attention to logical consistency and output quality Independent, self-directed working style Clear written English (B2+) Compensation On this project, contributors can earn up to $60 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution.<br> Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise.<br> Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.<br></span> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>(Job Description)</p><p><b>Job Title:</b> Planning &amp; S&amp;OP Manager</p><p><b>Department:</b> Supply Chain</p><p><b>Reports To:</b> Supply Chain Director / Operations Director</p><p>Job Purpose</p><p>Responsible for leading the Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) process, demand planning, inventory management, procurement planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product availability while optimizing inventory, cost, and service levels.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead the monthly Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) process.</li><li>Develop demand forecasts using historical data, sales trends, and business insights.</li><li>Manage inventory planning to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce excess inventory.</li><li>Coordinate supply planning with suppliers and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Oversee purchasing planning for food, non-food items, equipment, and operational supplies.</li><li>Monitor inventory performance and implement initiatives to reduce stock shortages and obsolete inventory.</li><li>Develop and track Supply Chain KPIs, including inventory turnover, forecast accuracy, service level, and stock availability.</li><li>Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Logistics, and Procurement teams to align business objectives.</li><li>Prepare executive reports and dashboards for senior management.</li><li>Support new store openings by planning equipment, inventory, and procurement requirements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and supply chain efficiency.</li><li>Manage supplier planning activities and coordinate with logistics providers to ensure timely deliveries.</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize inventory costs and operational performance.</li><li>Coach and develop planning team members while monitoring departmental KPIs.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and supply chain procedures.</li><li>Support product launches, promotional campaigns, and seasonal planning activities.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.</li><li>Master's degree is preferred.</li><li>10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, or S&amp;OP.</li><li>Experience in FMCG, Retail, QSR, or Food &amp; Beverage industries.</li><li>Strong knowledge of S&amp;OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Control, Procurement Planning, and Forecasting.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Fusion, or similar.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.</li></ul><p>Core Competencies</p><ul><li>Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP)</li><li>Demand Forecasting</li><li>Supply Planning</li><li>Inventory Management</li><li>Procurement Planning</li><li>Supply Chain Analytics</li><li>KPI Management</li><li>Strategic Planning</li><li>Cross-functional Leadership</li><li>Vendor &amp; Supplier Management</li><li>Process Improvement</li><li>Cost Optimization</li><li>Data Analysis</li><li>Team Leadership</li><li>Stakeholder Management</li><li>Problem Solving</li></ul><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>Technical Skills</p><ul><li>Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP)</li><li>Demand Planning &amp; Forecasting</li><li>Supply Planning</li><li>Inventory Management &amp; Inventory Control</li><li>Procurement &amp; Purchasing</li><li>Supply Chain Management</li><li>Material Requirements Planning (MRP)</li><li>Inventory Optimization</li><li>Demand Forecasting &amp; Analytics</li><li>KPI Development &amp; Performance Monitoring</li><li>Data Analysis &amp; Business Reporting</li><li>Vendor &amp; Supplier Management</li><li>Cost Optimization</li><li>Logistics Coordination</li><li>Import &amp; Export Operations</li><li>New Store Planning</li><li>Product Launch Planning</li><li>ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle Fusion)</li><li>Microsoft Excel (Advanced)</li><li>Microsoft Office Suite</li></ul><p>Soft Skills</p><ul><li>Leadership &amp; Team Management</li><li>Strategic Planning</li><li>Analytical Thinking</li><li>Problem Solving</li><li>Decision Making</li><li>Cross-functional Collaboration</li><li>Communication Skills</li><li>Negotiation Skills</li><li>Stakeholder Management</li><li>Project Management</li><li>Process Improvement</li><li>Time Management</li><li>Change Management</li><li>Continuous Improvement</li><li>Coaching &amp; Team Development</li><li>Attention to Detail</li><li>Adaptability</li><li>Presentation Skills</li><li>Conflict Resolution</li></ul><p><br></p></div>

<p>Immediate Vacancy @ KUWAIT</p><p>Position: Planning Engineer</p><p>Location: Kuwait</p><p>Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech Electrical / Civil/ Mechanical</p><p>Experience: Minimum 5 Years</p><p>Salary: Negotiable</p><p>Job Description : PMP or Planning Certification 5+ yrs of experience in Project Planning &amp; Scheduling. Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Excel (Advanced)</p><p>Duty Hours: 9 Hours/Day</p><p>Company Provides: Accommodation Transportation</p><p>Long-Term Job Opportunity</p><p>FREE RECRUITMENT</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>B.E. / B.Tech Electrical / Civil/ Mechanical</li><li>Minimum 5 Years Experience</li><li>PMP or Planning Certification</li><li>5+ yrs of experience in Project Planning &amp; Scheduling.</li><li>Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Excel (Advanced)</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Long Description <br><br>Job Summary <br></span><p>Planning Engineers are responsible for materials planning and inventory control and/or master scheduling and operations planning.</p><br> <br><br>Job Responsibilities <br><p>Maintaining the company Master Planning Database for the Projects by collecting all the relevant information required about multiple projects on a regular basis<br> Prepare and maintain Engineering, Production, and Shipment Plans<br> Raise timely orders for job specific items as per the Master Planning Database&nbsp;<br> Maintain proper inventory levels based on current inventory, historical/future usage, and forecast demand for the Raw Materials<br> Work closely with purchasing organization to assure on time delivery of Raw Materials, Accessories, and Job Specific items to the Manufacturing<br> Analyse and report backlog&nbsp;<br> Generate reports for the management as and when required<br> Knowledge of types &amp; grades of steel raw material used in metal buildings ( HR Plates and Coils, GI Coils, PPGL and PPGI, etc….)<br> Good Communication and Coordination skills with capability to build working relationships with various operations teams.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <br><br>Candidate Requirements <br><p><b>Minimum Experience &amp; Essential Knowledge</b><br> Two-Three years’ experience in the field of material planning (preferable)<br> Should have knowledge of scheduling and materials requirement planning techniques<br> Experience in using ERP specifically Material Management Modules, and preferably a previous SAP experience or equivalent<br> Analytical skills to project patterns and daily changing requirements.</p><br> <p><b>Minimum Entry Qualifications</b><br> Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Engineering)<br> A Material Planning Experience in PEB or Structural steel Industry is preferred</p><br> <p><b>Technical &amp; non technical</b><br> Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP)<br> Proficient in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on excel and Access Data Base or equivalent software.<br> &nbsp;</p><br> <br><br>Education <br><br><br> </div>

<ul><li><p>To coordinate departmental planning and performance monitoring activities within the Maintenance Team, ensuring structured documentation, KPI tracking, contractor performance monitoring, and alignment with internal procedures and operational requirements.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate departmental planning activities and track KPIs and Business Scorecard Initiatives (BSI).</p></li><li><p>Consolidate performance data, initiative status updates, and compliance records for structured review.</p></li><li><p>Monitor contractor performance indicators and ensure alignment with service requirements and reporting standards.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and review memorandums, reports, and related documentation in accordance with internal procedures.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate service documentation workflows (SRs, NCSORs, SSPs, etc.) ensuring completeness and accuracy.</p></li><li><p>Support manpower planning processes including interview coordination and documentation verification.</p></li><li><p>Maintain tracking systems for action items, reporting schedules, and performance follow-ups.</p></li><li><p>Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution of planning and coordination activities.</p></li></ul><br><p><strong>Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Planning & Coordination</p></li><li><p>Performance Monitoring</p></li><li><p>Documentation Control</p></li><li><p>Analytical Reporting</p></li><li><p>Communication & Interpersonal Skills</p></li><li><p>Organizational & Time Management Skills</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management, or related discipline.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of documentation control, performance tracking, and coordination processes.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in reporting systems and structured data consolidation.</p></li><li><p>Kuwait based / Transferable Visa</p></li><li><p>Oil and gas experience </p></li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <ul><li>Prepare and maintain detailed project schedule using planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).</li><li>Monitor project progress and update schedule accordingly.</li><li>Identify potential delays and propose mitigation measures.</li><li>Coordinate with project mangers, engineers to ensure alignment with project objectives.</li><li>Prepare progress reports and dashboards for management review.</li><li>Ensure compliance with project requirements, standard, and deadlines.</li></ul><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.</li><li>Minimum experience 5 years as a Planning Engineer in construction projects.</li><li>Strong knowledge of project planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project).</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.</li><li>Strong communication and team work abilities.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.</li></ul><p><br></p></div>

<p>We have Openings for Planning Manager - Kuwait (KOC) Qualification : BE/B tech- Mechanical Industry : Oil &amp; Gas exp KOC Approved added advantage Experience : Min 15+ years (10 years in Oil&amp;Gas) Job Description : Lead overall project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control using Primavera P6 . Develop and maintain Level 1 to Level 4 project schedules. Prepare project baselines, WBS, milestones, and resource-loaded schedules. Should have experience in EPC Companies Oil &amp; Gas refinery projects. Must have track record of managing planning teams in oil &amp; gas projects. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for management and clients. Conduct schedule reviews and progress meetings with project teams and contractors. Location : Kuwait If your Interested and Suitable Candidates for this position send your updated cv along with below details to EMAIL_ADDRESS . Total Exp: Relevant Exp : Qualification : DOB : Age : Current Company : Current location : Native : Current CTC : Expected CTC : Notice Period : Willing to relocate for Kuwait location. Reason for job change: Passport Validity : Note 1 : Mandatory to have min 15 years all previous companies experience letters</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>BE/B tech- #Mechanical Industry : #Oil &amp; Gas exp #KOC Approved added advantage Experience : Min 15+ years (10 years in Oil&amp;Gas)</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>Daily Odoo MRP run: </b>execute the daily MRP cycle translating stock positions and demand signals into Work Order releases.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>Phased Sales WO release coordination (SL-G04): </b>manage the phased release of Work Orders in line with the, in coordination with the Sales Operations Officer.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>Master Production Schedule: </b>own and maintain a 4-week rolling production schedule balancing the 8 production sections against the elevators/day target.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>Material readiness coordination: </b>coordinate daily kit availability with the Group Warehouse and factory-internal Store Keepers to prevent stock-outs on the active MTS SKUs.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>MTS Kanban pull-flow management: </b>manage the 7-level Kanban system end to end (raw material → machine operating → forming → welding → coating → assembly → dispatch), maintaining Safety Stock, Reorder Point and Max Stock discipline per ABC SKU classification.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>Team leadership: </b>manage and develop the Scheduling Officer, who owns the daily dispatch plan and real-time Work Order progress monitoring.</p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3+ years of production planning experience in a Make-to-Stock (MTS) manufacturing environment</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working proficiency with Odoo or an equivalent ERP/MRP system</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strong Excel and MRP / material-planning analytical skills</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Industrial or manufacturing sector background; elevator or MEP component manufacturing is an advantage</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Working English required; Arabic an advantage</p></div>

<p><h4>Minimum qualifications:</h4> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.</li> <li>10 years of experience in contract management, alliance management, or professional services within an enterprise environment.</li> <li>Experience engaging with and advising C-suite or VP-level executive stakeholders.</li> <li>Experience managing cross-functional projects involving legal, financial, and technical stakeholders.</li> <li>Ability to communicate in English and Arabic fluently to work with local clients and partners.</li> </ul> <h4>Preferred qualifications:</h4> <ul> <li>Advanced degree in management, finance, or a technical field.</li> <li>Experience with financial commit tracking, revenue acceleration strategies, and cloud consumption models.</li> <li>Deep understanding of the Google Cloud ecosystem and enterprise AI/ML landscape.</li> <li>Strong executive presence with the ability to navigate complex corporate cultures and resolve high-stakes disputes.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Minimum qualifications:</h4> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.</li> <li>10 years of experience in contract management, alliance management, or professional services within an enterprise environment.</li> <li>Experience engaging with and advising C-suite or VP-level executive stakeholders.</li> <li>Experience managing cross-functional projects involving legal, financial, and technical stakeholders.</li> <li>Ability to communicate in English and Arabic fluently to work with local clients and partners.</li> </ul> <h4>Preferred qualifications:</h4> <ul> <li>Advanced degree in management, finance, or a technical field.</li> <li>Experience with financial commit tracking, revenue acceleration strategies, and cloud consumption models.</li> <li>Deep understanding of the Google Cloud ecosystem and enterprise AI/ML landscape.</li> <li>Strong executive presence with the ability to navigate complex corporate cultures and resolve high-stakes disputes.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<p><b>Job Description</b> : * Should have experience in EPC Companies Oil &amp; Gas refinery projects. Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project . Prepare detailed project execution plans, baseline schedules, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Monitor engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning progress. Track project progress against approved schedules and identify delays or schedule risks. Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis and recommend recovery plans. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, S-curves, dashboards, and KPI reports. Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, QA/QC, HSE, and Commissioning teams to ensure timely project execution.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><br></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>10 - 12 years experience in Oil &amp; Gas Industries. Min 3 years experience in middle east Oil &amp; Gas Construction Project experience must.</p></div></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><ul><li><p>Own the SF-domain integrated schedule, cost and performance view, focusing on interfaces, scenarios, forward-looking risk, and cost implications.</p></li><li><p>Acts as the SF manager’s technical guardian across engineering deliverables, without duplicating EPCC design authority.</p></li><li><p>Integrate EPCC, and other interface discipline inputs into SF view or project</p></li><li><p>Forecast scenarios, what-if cases, identify schedule clashes</p></li><li><p>Track schedule performance (SPI), critical paths, milestones, and key handovers</p></li><li><p>SF cost/budget/variation order control, VOWD / CPI performance tracking</p></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li><p>Holds a bachelor's degree in engineering</p></li><li><p>8-10+ years oil &amp; gas projects</p></li><li><p>In EPC workflows, project controls</p></li><li><p>Primavera P6 (preferred)</p></li><li><p>Strong Microsoft Project (mandatory).</p></li><li><p>Competence in project performance metrics</p></li><li><p>Comfortable challenging EPC logic and assumptions</p></li><li><p>Good interpersonal skills to enable data exchange and collaboration</p></li><li><p>Kuwait based / Valid driving license / Transferable visa</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Position: Director of Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology Classification: Director Level Reports To: President</p><p>The Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology operates as a direct extension of the President's Office, serving as the institutional coordination and performance intelligence function that supports the execution of AIU's strategic priorities. Rather than functioning as a traditional planning department, the Office ensures that institutional strategy is translated into measurable outcomes through performance management, executive reporting, and strategic technology evaluation. The Office owns three interconnected responsibilities that together strengthen AIU's institutional effectiveness:</p><p>Strategy &amp; Institutional Performance: Leading the RISE Strategy execution cycle, institutional KPI monitoring, quarterly performance reporting, Board reporting, annual strategy review, and continuous improvement of AIU's institutional performance management framework using the Balanced Scorecard methodology.</p><p>Emergent Technology Intelligence: Scouting, evaluating, and piloting emerging technologies relevant to AIU's academic and administrative operations functioning as an innovation incubator that identifies what is ready for institutional adoption before the CIO integrates it at scale.</p><p>Strategic Project Alignment: Coordinating with the University's existing PMO and Special Projects structure to monitor the strategic alignment and progress of major institutional initiatives, ensuring the President receives timely updates on projects that materially affect strategic objectives.</p><p>The Director, Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology carries three complementary mandates that reinforce one another. Institutional strategy provides direction, performance management measures progress, and emerging technology enables innovation that supports AIU's long-term strategic priorities. The Director ensures these three functions operate in alignment to support informed executive decision-making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>1. RISE Strategy Execution and Balanced Scorecard Management</p><ul><li>Own the AIU RISE Strategy execution cycle translating Board-approved strategic objectives into annual operating plans, quarterly milestones, and individual VP and Dean accountability commitments</li><li>Design, maintain, and continuously improve AIU's Balanced Scorecard the institutional performance management framework that cascades RISE Strategy KPIs from institutional level through school, department, and individual levels ensuring that every function can see how its work connects to the strategy</li><li>Conduct quarterly strategy performance reviews with each VP reviewing KPI progress, identifying risks to delivery, proposing course corrections, and escalating material issues to the President with recommended responses</li><li>Prepare the Annual Strategic Progress Report the principal annual document presented to the Board of Trustees each November synthesizing Balanced Scorecard data, institutional KPI achievements, variance explanations, and the following year's adjusted priorities into a clear, evidence-based narrative for Board review</li><li>Manage the annual strategic planning calendar coordinating the February environmental scan, April-May VP planning submissions, June-July budget-strategy alignment, September Board approval, and November Board progress review ensuring that planning is a continuous cycle rather than an annual event</li><li>Maintain the RISE Strategy risk register identifying strategic risks, assessing likelihood and impact, tracking mitigation actions, and reporting to the President and Board Audit &amp; Risk Committee quarterly</li><li>Coordinate with the Institutional Research Office to ensure that all Balanced Scorecard data is sourced from verified institutional systems no KPI reported to the Board may be based on unverified or manually assembled data.</li></ul><p>2. Emergent Technology Intelligence and Innovation Piloting</p><ul><li>Lead AIU's horizon scanning function systematically monitoring emerging technologies relevant to higher education (generative AI, adaptive learning systems, learning analytics, spatial computing, research tools) and producing quarterly Technology Intelligence Briefings for the President and Senior Leadership Team</li><li>Design and manage AIU's innovation piloting programme a structured process for testing emerging technologies in controlled institutional environments before recommending them for full adoption. Pilots are time-bounded, evidence-evaluated, and documented for institutional learning regardless of outcome</li><li>Coordinate with the CIO to ensure that emergent technology intelligence flows effectively between the scouting function (this Office) and the operational integration function (CIO/Digital Transformation Office) the Director scouts and pilots; the CIO scales and operates</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Minimum Qualifications:</h2><p><strong>Education</strong></p><p>Doctoral degree required in Strategy, Higher Education Management, Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration, Project Management, or a closely related field. Candidates with strong GCC higher education strategic planning experience are strongly considered.</p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in higher education, with at least four (4) years in a strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, or senior project management leadership role at a GCC university.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing a university's strategic planning cycle from environmental scanning through KPI development, annual review, Board reporting, and plan revision in a GCC institutional context.</li><li>Proven experience implementing or managing a Balanced Scorecard or equivalent institutional performance management framework candidates must be able to describe a specific implementation, not just familiarity with the concept.</li><li>Experience working with institutional project portfolios and executive reporting, including monitoring strategic initiatives, interpreting project status information, and advising senior leadership on institutional priorities and risks</li><li>Direct experience working with or reporting to a university President or equivalent executive candidates must be comfortable advising at C-suite level, preparing Board-level documents, and maintaining professional discretion in a senior advisory role.</li><li>Experience with WASC or comparable institutional accreditation project management understanding how accreditation timelines translate into institutional project portfolios is a material advantage.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical and Analytical Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Proficiency with strategic planning and Balanced Scorecard frameworks candidates must demonstrate working knowledge of the BSC four-perspective model (financial, stakeholder, internal processes, learning &amp; growth) and its application in a higher education context.</li><li>Strong data analytics and visualization capability the Director must produce Balanced Scorecard dashboards and strategic performance reports that Board members with no higher education background can read and act on.</li><li>Project management methodology proficiency (Prince2, PMP, or equivalent). Working knowledge of project management methodologies sufficient to interpret project reporting, assess strategic risks, and support executive oversight of institutional initiatives. PMP certification is considered an advantage.</li><li>Technology literacy sufficient to evaluate emerging technologies at a strategic level the Director does not need to be a technologist, but must be literate enough to assess a vendor demonstration, understand integration implications, and ask the right questions of the CIO.</li><li>Familiarity with Kuwait's higher education regulatory environment PUC requirements, institutional governance obligations, and the competitive landscape of Kuwait's private university sector.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>The political intelligence to hold VPs and Deans accountable for RISE Strategy delivery without making accountability feel like surveillance the Director must be seen as a partner in execution, not an auditor of failure</li><li>Exceptional executive communication the ability to translate complex institutional performance data into a three-paragraph President's briefing, a ten-slide Board presentation, or a one-page project status update all with the same rigour and none of the same length</li><li>Strategic patience combined with operational awareness the ability to maintain a five-year strategic perspective while monitoring the progress, risks, and institutional impact of major strategic initiatives.</li><li>Cultural intelligence appropriate to AIU's multicultural GCC environment working effectively with Kuwaiti faculty, international administrators, owner Board members, PUC representatives, and WSCUC accreditation staff requires different registers and relationship norms.</li><li>Professional discretion at the highest level the Director has access to the most sensitive institutional information: financial projections, personnel decisions, accreditation risks, and Board deliberations. This access is a privilege that requires absolute confidentiality.</li></ul><h2>Preferred Qualifications:</h2><ul><li>PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. The formal credential is considered an advantage for interpreting project reporting and supporting executive oversight of institutional initiatives.</li><li>Experience with a university s WASC accreditation project portfolio, including sequencing of eligibility, self-study, SAV1, and SAV2 milestones as institutional activities with named owners and defined escalation paths.</li><li>Prior experience in a Chief of Staff or Strategy Director role in a GCC university. Candidates who have served as principal strategic advisors to a university President in the Gulf will have strong familiarity with institutional dynamics, stakeholder relationships, and cultural context.</li><li>Published research or professional contribution to strategic planning or institutional effectiveness in GCC higher education, demonstrating thought leadership rather than solely operational experience.</li><li>Arabic language proficiency is an advantage for engagement with Kuwaiti Board members, MOHE officials, and Arabic-speaking stakeholders.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Position:&nbsp;</span><span>Director of Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology</span><br></p><br> <p><span>Classification:</span> Director Level</p><br> <p><span>Reports To:</span> President</p><br> <p><span>About The American International University</span></p><br> <p>American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, Business Administration, Arts and Sciences, and Education, delivered in English on the American model of higher education. AIU serves a community of over 3,000 students and is executing the RISE Strategy 2026–2030 a five-year institutional transformation anchored in research development, WSCUC international accreditation, student success, and community engagement.</p><br> <p>A strategy without execution discipline is a wish list. The Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology exists to ensure that AIU's ambitions documented in the RISE Strategy, approved by the Board of Trustees, and communicated to every stakeholder are operationalized, tracked, adjusted when evidence demands it, and delivered on time. The Director of this office is the President's closest strategic partner and AIU's institutional accountability mechanism.</p><br> <p>For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw</p><br> <p><span>Department Profile</span></p><br> <p>The&nbsp;<span>Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology</span> operates as a direct extension of the President's Office, serving as the institutional coordination and performance intelligence function that supports the execution of AIU's strategic priorities. Rather than functioning as a traditional planning department, the Office ensures that institutional strategy is translated into measurable outcomes through performance management, executive reporting, and strategic technology evaluation. The Office owns three interconnected responsibilities that together strengthen AIU's institutional effectiveness:</p><br> <ol> <li><span>Strategy &amp; Institutional Performance:</span> Leading the RISE Strategy execution cycle, institutional KPI monitoring, quarterly performance reporting, Board reporting, annual strategy review, and continuous improvement of AIU's institutional performance management framework using the Balanced Scorecard methodology.</li> <li>Emergent Technology Intelligence: <br>Scouting, evaluating, and piloting emerging technologies relevant to AIU's academic and administrative operations functioning as an innovation incubator that identifies what is ready for institutional adoption before the CIO integrates it at scale.</li> <li><span>Strategic Project Alignment:</span> Coordinating with the University's existing PMO and Special Projects structure to monitor the strategic alignment and progress of major institutional initiatives, ensuring the President receives timely updates on projects that materially affect strategic objectives.</li> </ol> <p><span>Scope of Work</span></p><br> <p>The Director, Office of Strategy, Institutional Performance &amp; Emerging Technology carries three complementary mandates that reinforce one another. Institutional strategy provides direction, performance management measures progress, and emerging technology enables innovation that supports AIU's long-term strategic priorities. The Director ensures these three functions operate in alignment to support informed executive decision-making.</p><br> <p><span>Key Responsibilities</span></p><br> <p>1. RISE Strategy Execution and Balanced Scorecard Management</p><br> <ul> <li>Own the AIU RISE Strategy 2026–2030 execution cycle translating Board-approved strategic objectives into annual operating plans, quarterly milestones, and individual VP and Dean accountability commitments</li> <li>Design, maintain, and continuously improve AIU's Balanced Scorecard the institutional performance management framework that cascades RISE Strategy KPIs from institutional level through school, department, and individual levels ensuring that every function can see how its work connects to the strategy</li> <li>Conduct quarterly strategy performance reviews with each VP reviewing KPI progress, identifying risks to delivery, proposing course corrections, and escalating material issues to the President with recommended responses</li> <li>Prepare the Annual Strategic Progress Report the principal annual document presented to the Board of Trustees each November synthesizing Balanced Scorecard data, institutional KPI achievements, variance explanations, and the following year's adjusted priorities into a clear, evidence-based narrative for Board review</li> <li>Manage the annual strategic planning calendar coordinating the February environmental scan, April-May VP planning submissions, June-July budget-strategy alignment, September Board approval, and November Board progress review ensuring that planning is a continuous cycle rather than an annual event</li> <li>Maintain the RISE Strategy risk register identifying strategic risks, assessing likelihood and impact, tracking mitigation actions, and reporting to the President and Board Audit &amp; Risk Committee quarterly</li> <li>Coordinate with the Institutional Research Office to ensure that all Balanced Scorecard data is sourced from verified institutional systems no KPI reported to the Board may be based on unverified or manually assembled data.</li> </ul> <p>2. Emergent Technology Intelligence and Innovation Piloting</p><br> <ul> <li>Lead AIU's horizon scanning function systematically monitoring emerging technologies relevant to higher education (generative AI, adaptive learning systems, learning analytics, spatial computing, research tools) and producing quarterly Technology Intelligence Briefings for the President and Senior Leadership Team</li> <li>Design and manage AIU's innovation piloting programme a structured process for testing emerging technologies in controlled institutional environments before recommending them for full adoption. Pilots are time-bounded, evidence-evaluated, and documented for institutional learning regardless of outcome</li> <li>Coordinate with the CIO to ensure that emergent technology intelligence flows effectively between the scouting function (this Office) and the operational integration function (CIO/Digital Transformation Office) the Director scouts and pilots; the CIO scales and operates</li> <li>Develop and maintain AIU's Emergent Technology Watchlist a living document tracking technologies at horizon, early adoption, and evaluation stages updated quarterly and shared with Deans and VPs to inform curriculum development, research direction, and administrative investment decisions</li> <li>Represent AIU in GCC and international higher education technology forums building relationships with peer institutions, technology providers, and research networks that provide early access to innovation relevant to AIU's strategic priorities</li> <li>Evaluate all significant unsolicited technology proposals received by the President's Office providing structured, evidence-based assessments that enable the President to make informed decisions quickly without technical bias</li> </ul> <p>3. Strategic Project Alignment and Executive Reporting</p><br> <ul> <li>Coordinate with the existing PMO / Special Projects structure to monitor the strategic alignment of major institutional projects and provide updates to the President as required.</li> <li>Review executive project portfolio reports prepared by the PMO / Special Projects structure, assessing strategic alignment, institutional risks, and matters requiring Presidential attention.</li> <li>Monitor strategically significant cross-functional projects designated by the President, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and escalating strategic issues requiring executive attention.</li> <li>Coordinate with the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) and the PMO / Special Projects structure to monitor accreditation-related project milestones (eligibility application, self-study, SAV1, SAV2), highlighting strategic risks and providing executive updates when timelines are at risk.</li> <li>Support Deans and VPs in applying project management discipline to their own portfolio of strategic initiatives providing coaching, templates, and periodic portfolio reviews rather than doing the project management for them.</li> <li>Coordinate the AIU Strategic Projects Review by consolidating strategic project updates from the PMO / Special Projects structure, facilitating executive discussion, and preparing concise, action-oriented summaries for the President.</li> <li>Coordinate with internal project sponsors and external consultants on strategic initiatives as required, ensuring the President receives timely updates on key deliverables, risks, and institutional implications.</li> </ul> <p>4. Presidential Advisory and Institutional Intelligence</p><br> <ul> <li>Serve as the President's primary strategic advisor on institutional performance providing candid, evidence-based assessments of where AIU is ahead of plan, where it is behind, and what the President needs to decide or direct to keep the institution on track</li> <li>Prepare and curate the President's institutional intelligence package a regular briefing document synthesising strategic performance data, competitive intelligence on peer institutions, accreditation progress, and emerging risks enabling the President to lead from a position of current, verified information</li> <li>Draft the President's strategic communications including the annual state-of-institution address, Board Chair correspondence on strategic matters, and institutional strategy updates to faculty, staff, and the Kuwait higher education community</li> <li>Coordinate the Senior Leadership Team agenda and strategic discussion calendar ensuring that the President's leadership team spends its meeting time on decisions, not on status updates that could be communicated in writing</li> <li>Represent the President at external meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements on strategic matters when delegated and provide detailed briefings and follow-up when representing AIU externally</li> <li>Maintain AIU's institutional memory on strategic decisions documenting the reasoning behind major institutional choices so that future leadership teams understand not just what was decided but why, enabling continuity through leadership transitions</li> </ul> <p><span>Minimum Qualifications: </span></p><br> <p><span>Education</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Doctoral degree required in Strategy, Higher Education Management, Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration, Project Management, or a closely related field.</li> <li>Candidates with strong GCC higher education strategic planning experience are strongly considered.</li> </ul> <p><span>Experience</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in higher education, with at least four (4) years in a strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, or senior project management leadership role at a GCC university.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing a university's strategic planning cycle from environmental scanning through KPI development, annual review, Board reporting, and plan revision in a GCC institutional context.</li> <li>Proven experience implementing or managing a Balanced Scorecard or equivalent institutional performance management framework candidates must be able to describe a specific implementation, not just familiarity with the concept.</li> <li>Experience working with institutional project portfolios and executive reporting, including monitoring strategic initiatives, interpreting project status information, and advising senior leadership on institutional priorities and risks</li> <li>Direct experience working with or reporting to a university President or equivalent executive candidates must be comfortable advising at C-suite level, preparing Board-level documents, and maintaining professional discretion in a senior advisory role.</li> <li>Experience with WASC or comparable institutional accreditation project management understanding how accreditation timelines translate into institutional project portfolios is a material advantage.</li> </ul> <p><span>Technical and Analytical Knowledge</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Proficiency with strategic planning and Balanced Scorecard frameworks candidates must demonstrate working knowledge of the BSC four-perspective model (financial, stakeholder, internal processes, learning &amp; growth) and its application in a higher education context.</li> <li>Strong data analytics and visualization capability the Director must produce Balanced Scorecard dashboards and strategic performance reports that Board members with no higher education background can read and act on.</li> <li>Project management methodology proficiency (Prince2, PMP, or equivalent). Working knowledge of project management methodologies sufficient to interpret project reporting, assess strategic risks, and support executive oversight of institutional initiatives. PMP certification is considered an advantage.</li> <li>Technology literacy sufficient to evaluate emerging technologies at a strategic level the Director does not need to be a technologist, but must be literate enough to assess a vendor demonstration, understand integration implications, and ask the right questions of the CIO.</li> <li>Familiarity with Kuwait's higher education regulatory environment PUC requirements, institutional governance obligations, and the competitive landscape of Kuwait's private university sector.</li> </ul> <p><span>Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes</span></p><br> <ul> <li>The political intelligence to hold VPs and Deans accountable for RISE Strategy delivery without making accountability feel like surveillance the Director must be seen as a partner in execution, not an auditor of failure</li> <li>Exceptional executive communication the ability to translate complex institutional performance data into a three-paragraph President's briefing, a ten-slide Board presentation, or a one-page project status update all with the same rigour and none of the same length</li> <li>Strategic patience combined with operational awareness—the ability to maintain a five-year strategic perspective while monitoring the progress, risks, and institutional impact of major strategic initiatives.</li> <li>Cultural intelligence appropriate to AIU's multicultural GCC environment working effectively with Kuwaiti faculty, international administrators, owner Board members, PUC representatives, and WSCUC accreditation staff requires different registers and relationship norms.</li> <li>Professional discretion at the highest level the Director has access to the most sensitive institutional information: financial projections, personnel decisions, accreditation risks, and Board deliberations. This access is a privilege that requires absolute confidentiality.</li> </ul> <p><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></p><br> <ul> <li>PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. The formal credential is considered an advantage for interpreting project reporting and supporting executive oversight of institutional initiatives.</li> <li>Experience with a university’s WASC accreditation project portfolio, including sequencing of eligibility, self-study, SAV1, and SAV2 milestones as institutional activities with named owners and defined escalation paths.</li> <li>Prior experience in a Chief of Staff or Strategy Director role in a GCC university. Candidates who have served as principal strategic advisors to a university President in the Gulf will have strong familiarity with institutional dynamics, stakeholder relationships, and cultural context.</li> <li>Published research or professional contribution to strategic planning or institutional effectiveness in GCC higher education, demonstrating thought leadership rather than solely operational experience.</li> <li>Arabic language proficiency is an advantage for engagement with Kuwaiti Board members, MOHE officials, and Arabic-speaking stakeholders.</li> </ul> <p><span>How to Apply</span></p><br> <p>Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on the AIU website and submit a complete application comprising:</p><br> <ul> <li>A current curriculum vitae</li> <li>A cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing three specific questions: (1) Describe the most significant strategic planning or institutional performance management system you personally built or led in a GCC university — what was the starting state, what did you build, and how did leadership use it to make better decisions?&nbsp;(2) Describe a major institutional strategic initiative that you supported through executive reporting, performance management, or strategic advisory work. How did your analysis influence executive decision-making?&nbsp;(3) How would you approach the first 90 days in this role at AIU what would you learn, what would you establish, and what would you avoid doing too early?</li> <li>A one-page strategy diagnostic framework not a business plan, but a sample of how you would structure a quarterly strategy review for the President: what data would you present, in what format, and how would you frame the President's decision-making agenda</li> <li>Contact details for three professional referees at least two of whom can speak to your strategic planning or PMO leadership work, and at least one of whom is a university President, Provost, or equivalent executive you reported to or directly supported</li> </ul> <p>Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The selection process includes a structured interview with the President and a strategy presentation exercise candidates are given AIU's RISE Strategy KPI framework and asked to present a hypothetical Q2 strategy review to the President and two VPs. This exercise is the most reliable test of whether a candidate can do this job.</p><br> <p>Submit application via: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</p><br> <p>The successful candidate is expected to commence employment at the earliest convenience, and no later than September 2026.</p><br> <p><span>AIU is an equal opportunity employer committed to academic excellence, professional integrity, and the digital future of Kuwaiti higher education.</span></p><br> </div>

<p>Our client is a well-established organization seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and support strategic business planning. The company is committed to maintaining strong financial governance while supporting sustainable business growth through sound financial management and commercial insight.</p><p>The Role The Finance Manager will lead the finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budgeting, cash flow management, compliance, and financial planning. Working closely with senior management, the successful candidate will provide financial guidance that supports operational and strategic decision-making.</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Lead the finance department and oversee daily financial operations.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit activities.</li><li>Develop financial controls and risk management processes.</li><li>Provide commercial analysis to support business decisions.</li><li>Supervise finance team performance and development.</li><li>Present financial performance reports to senior management.</li><li>Support strategic planning and investment evaluations.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.</li><li>Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CA is preferred.</li><li>8+ years of progressive finance experience, including management responsibility.</li><li>Strong knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting.</li><li>Experience leading finance teams.</li><li>Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Fluency in English is required; Arabic would be considered an advantage.</li></ul>