Manager Governance

About the Role
The Manager of Governance will lead and manage the corporate governance function, focusing on the development, maintenance, and effectiveness of governance frameworks, policies, delegations of authority, and accountability structures across the organization. This individual will provide strategic governance advice to management, oversee subsidiary governance arrangements, ensure alignment with applicable regulatory and shareholder requirements, and drive continuous improvement in governance practices to support effective decision-making and organizational accountability. The position will align with the Group's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, and adhere to OIA requirements, policies, guidelines, international standards, and national objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the Governance Function strategy, objectives, and annual governance plan.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically review the Group Corporate Governance Framework, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, shareholder requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations.
• Own and oversee the enterprise governance framework across the organization and its subsidiaries.
• Establish governance priorities, governance standards, and performance measures to strengthen governance maturity and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead the development, review, approval, and maintenance of governance policies, frameworks, procedures, standards, charters, and governance-related methodologies.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and periodic review of Delegation of Authority (DOA) frameworks to ensure clear accountability and effective decision-making.
• Advise on governance implications of organizational restructuring, establishment of new entities, changes in ownership, and significant corporate initiatives.
• Oversee governance arrangements across subsidiaries, including governance structures, reserved matters, reporting obligations, and shareholder oversight requirements.
• Review governance policies, frameworks, procedures, and governance methodologies.
• Ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of governance practices across the organization.
• Provide strategic governance advice and recommendations to Executive Management and key stakeholders.
• Oversee governance compliance, reviews, governance maturity, governance assurance, and governance reporting activities.
• Lead governance transformation, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee governance risk management activities and ensure effective mitigation of governance-related issues.
• Manage governance reporting activities and ensure timely preparation of governance dashboards, management reports, and executive-level presentations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators, shareholders, Board Committees, and senior stakeholders.
• Manage governance resources, budgets, and workload prioritization.
• Monitor governance-related regulatory developments, shareholder directives, and governance best practices.
• Monitor governance effectiveness and report material gaps, weaknesses and recommend corrective actions to the appropriate management bodies.
• Monitor Governance Function performance and drive improvements in governance effectiveness.
• Lead, coach, and develop governance professionals while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Coordinate with Board Secretariat on matters requiring alignment between corporate governance frameworks and board or committee governance arrangements.
• Champion governance awareness and governance culture across the organization.

Key Interactions

• Internal: the company & Subsidiaries
• External: Shareholders & Regulatory Bodies

Working Conditions

• Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.

Education Requirements

• A minimum qualification of a bachelor’s degree is required.
• A qualification of a bachelor’s degree in legal is a plus.

Language Requirements

• Exceptional knowledge of written, read, and spoken English and Arabic.

Background and Experience

• A minimum of 8–10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the energy/oil and gas sector and/or a holding company with subsidiary oversight.
• Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, delegations of authority, and committee structures within large and complex organizations.
• Experience engaging with executive management, boards, board committees, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, compliance management, and organizational accountability frameworks.

Competencies and Skills

• Soft Skills:

  • Ability to provide strategic direction and align governance activities with organizational goals.
  • Ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at senior leadership levels.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills to address complex governance challenges and risks.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex matters clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to lead change initiatives and drive the adoption of enhanced governance practices.
  • Demonstrates high integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment while maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Technical Skills:

  • Ability to develop, implement, and enhance governance frameworks, policies, and procedures that ensure effective decision-making, accountability, and compliance.
  • Ability to establish governance structures, delegations of authority, and committee frameworks that support organizational objectives.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, regulatory requirements, and compliance management practices.
  • Ability to identify governance risks, assess control effectiveness, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Ability to lead governance reviews, audits, and reporting activities to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to analyze governance structures and drive process optimization, simplification, and automation initiatives.
  • Ability to interpret legal, regulatory, and shareholder requirements and translate them into practical governance solutions.