Head of HSSE Strategy & Performance

About the Role / About the Job
Lead the Strategy & Performance function within Corporate HSSE, under the VP of Corporate HSSE, providing leadership in performance management, governance, business planning, digital transformation, business excellence, and performance assurance across all HSSE disciplines. This role is accountable for establishing and maintaining the HSSE planning and performance framework, overseeing organizational performance monitoring, driving continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing data analytics and digital capabilities, and ensuring effective communication of HSSE performance and priorities to support informed decision-making.

The position also provides HSSE technical stewardship to ensure performance management processes align with HSSE management systems, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational objectives. It will act in accordance with the company's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as policies, guidelines, and standards supported by IT Technology platforms, HSSE standards, Omani government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Planning and Performance Management

• Lead the annual HSSE business planning and objective-setting process.
• Establish and monitor HSSE KPIs, scorecards, leading and lagging indicators.
• Monitor performance against targets and identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate performance review meetings and monitor delivery of HSSE commitments.
• Develop performance improvement initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Provide analysis, forecasting, and performance insights to support decision-making.
• Ensure alignment between Corporate HSSE priorities and operational business plans.
• Coordinate management reviews of HSSE performance, objectives, and management system effectiveness.
• Monitor implementation of HSSE improvement initiatives and corrective actions.
• Ensure consistency, integrity, and quality of HSSE performance reporting.
• Support corporate reporting and governance requirements.

Digital Transformation and Performance Analytics

• Lead CHSSE digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, performance visibility, and decision-making.
• Drive the adoption of digital technologies, automation tools, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and integrated reporting platforms.
• Oversee the development and implementation of digital dashboards and real-time performance monitoring systems.
• Promote effective utilization of data analytics to improve performance outcomes and proactive management of risks.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization across CHSSE functions.
• Ensure alignment between CHSSE business requirements and digital solutions.
• Drive data governance and improve the quality, accessibility, and utilization of CHSSE information.

Reporting

• Lead the development of high-quality CHSSE performance reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and insightful reporting to executive management and governance committees.
• Translate complex performance data into meaningful insights and key messages for leadership decision-making.
• Oversee the preparation of annual CHSSE performance reports, business reviews, and corporate reporting requirements.
• Promote a culture of transparency through effective communication of performance results, achievements, and improvement opportunities.

Continuous Improvement

• Benchmark organizational performance against industry peers and recognized best practices.
• Identify and drive initiatives that improve effectiveness, efficiency, and value delivery.
• Build organizational capability in planning, performance management, analytics, reporting, and digital solutions.
• Lead maturity assessments and monitor progress of improvement programs.
• Coach and mentor team members to support professional growth and succession planning.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across CHSSE functions.
• Drive continuous improvement methodologies and performance excellence initiatives across CHSSE.

Resource Planning and Organizational Effectiveness

• Coordinate annual planning and resource optimization processes across CHSSE functions.
• Ensure alignment of initiatives, priorities, and resources with departmental objectives.
• Monitor delivery of major programs and ensure achievement of intended outcomes and benefits.
• Support the development of departmental performance targets and improvement plans.
• Evaluate organizational effectiveness and recommend enhancements to improve performance and capability.

Key Interactions

• Internal: Company Streams / Company Group Assets & Subsidiaries.
• External: Government Authorities and Regulatory bodies (e.g., OPAL), Staffing specialized Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers.

Notable Working Conditions
Office environment, intensive computer screen use, and visits to Company Assets.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, project management, engineering, or related discipline.

Language Requirements

• Exceptional knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable).

Background and Experience

Competencies and Skills

• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in HSSE, planning, performance management, governance, business excellence, or organizational performance.
• Demonstrated experience in digital transformation, performance analytics, executive reporting, and organizational improvement.
• Experience in oil & gas is preferred.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent HSE qualification.
• ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Lead Auditor.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to drive a safety culture.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Analytical thinking abilities.
• Establishes priorities and works with minimal direction.
• Initiative-taking and uses judgment to attain the best results.
• Influencing skills to encourage others toward achieving positive work results.
• Commands the respect and attention of others while motivating people to act proactively.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in computer skills (Microsoft Office/related technical systems). Delivery-focused with a strong track record in achieving project goals whilst maintaining high HSEQ standards.
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction drawings, specifications, reports, descriptions, scope, and routine business correspondence, as well as knowledge of the construction process, its implementation, and management.
• Ability to present information effectively, respond to questions and concerns immediately, and facilitate satisfactory resolutions to problems including handling sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent people skills and multi-cultural sensitivity with self-confidence and assertiveness to present and support conclusions to a variety of groups including high-level administrators, engineers, facility staff, and customers.