Business Manager - Artificial Lift

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We're recruiting a 'Business Manager - Artificial Lift' to join a well‑known oil & gas organization in Dubai, UAE.

Our client is a well‑established oil and gas company operating across the Middle East, with a strong presence in upstream and downstream operations. The company specializes in providing technical solutions, equipment, and services to national and international oil companies, supporting complex energy projects across the region.

• Own and manage the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow for the Artificial Lift product line
• Develop annual business plans, budgets, and performance forecasts aligned with strategic objectives
• Ensure profitability, margin optimization, and cost efficiency across operations
• Oversee CAPEX planning for Artificial Lift Centers (ALCs), service facilities, and inventory management
• Lead marketing, sales, and tendering activities for ESP and Artificial Lift solutions
• Direct tender bid preparation, including technical and commercial submissions and client negotiations
• Develop strategic partnerships and alliances with major operators and EPCs across Iraq and the wider region
• Maintain strong market intelligence on competitors, pricing trends, and customer requirements
• Build, structure, and lead a high‑performing operating team for ESP installation, service, and maintenance
• Oversee ALC operations, including workshop setup, service delivery, HSE compliance, and performance metrics
• Define and implement best practices in service delivery, reliability, and quality management
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to ensure timely project execution and quality assurance
• Establish and expand Artificial Lift operations into new geographies, including Iraq, Kurdistan, and North Africa
• Identify investment opportunities and emerging technologies to strengthen the company’s portfolio
• Develop and execute long‑term procurement and vendor strategies with key equipment manufacturers
• Support the CEO in defining the organizational structure and long‑term growth plan for the Artificial Lift division
• Build and maintain strong, trust‑based relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders
• Lead strategic account management for major clients, ensuring delivery excellence and contract compliance
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade forums

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 15 years of experience in senior or executive roles within ESP or Artificial Lift services
• Proven track record with leading oilfield service companies such as SLB, Halliburton, Weatherford, Borets, Novomet, or Al Khoraef
• Strong technical understanding of ESP technologies, artificial lift system design, and field operations
• Experience in establishing or managing Artificial Lift Service Centers and leading regional business expansions
• In‑depth knowledge of tendering processes, contracting, and business development within oilfield services
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Solid financial and analytical capability to manage P&L and key business KPIs
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• Strategic mindset with a hands‑on management approach
• Fluency in English;
  Arabic is an advantage
• Willingness to travel frequently across Iraq and the wider region

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labour Law

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Other

Oil and Gas