Business Support Lead

Position Title: Business Support Lead

Location: Qatar (Onshore)

Contract Type: 3-year secondment

Work Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-10 hours per day

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Business Support Lead to provide operational and administrative support to a major onshore project management team. The role focuses on ensuring effective implementation of project management processes, risk management, and lessons learned, while supporting project delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional capable of coordinating with multiple teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide business support to the Project Management Team, particularly in project management systems (PMS) and internal processes

• Advise on and ensure compliance with risk management, lessons learned, and issue management processes

• Track, review, and provide guidance on contractor procedures and compliance

• Maintain and update risk registers, and communicate significant risks and issues through established management processes

• Coordinate project gate reviews, PMS deliverables, and lessons learned documentation

• Support development and implementation of project roadmaps aligned with strategic objectives

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure accurate capture and application of project learnings

• Assist in monitoring project performance and advising on improvements to processes and procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sciences, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in administrative or business support roles, including at least 4 years in oil and gas projects

• At least 1 year in a supervisory or acting role

• Experience with project business functions such as gate reviews, risk management, and lessons learned

• Proven ability to work within complex, multi-disciplinary project teams

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with ability to multitask and work under pressure

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adaptable across cultures and disciplines

• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant business applications

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to influence and advise project teams on administrative and process matters

Why Apply:
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive professional to play a key role in supporting a high-value offshore project. The role provides exposure to complex project environments and the chance to contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.