Commercial Manager , Orion Group - Uganda

Provide commercial leadership, direction and support in creating, optimising and protecting the value of interests in Uganda.

Lead and manage the Uganda Commercial team to provide timely commercial advice, negotiation support and delivery of robust commercial solutions/arrangements to achieve the Lake Albert Basin development objectives through the commercialisation of proven hydrocarbon resources

• Lead the Commercial Team in providing sound and timely strategic, commercial and economic guidance and advice in support of the Uganda Business Unit short, medium and long term objectives.
• As a key member of the Uganda Leadership Team, support decision making and day-to-day management of the Uganda business
• Management of all commercial activities relating to operated and non-operated interests in Uganda:
• deliver the Lake Albert basin wide commercial development plan and support BU delivery of FID;
• provide commercial oversight in all Uganda BU activities
• support and guide Commercial Development, Non Operated Business, JV Ops/Regulatory Affairs reps to achieve key objectives in the respective areas of responsibility
• oversee economic and planning input as required by the BU
• mentoring of commercial team members
• Support ULT nationalization and succession plan in Commercial Section through coaching and mentoring as appropriate.
• Support GM and Leadership team in the delivery of BU objectives
• Support Regional Commercial - EA Manager in the delivery of East Africa commercial objectives (inc regional pipeline)

Skills & Experience 

• Technical, commercial/legal or finance/business degree, preferably at Masters level.
• MBA preferred.
• Significant and proven experience in upstream oil industry;
• Track record in delivery of high value upstream commercial transactions and closure of E&P contractual arrangements;
• Experience in all phases of the E&P lifecycle a prerequisite;
• Lead or key supporting role in delivery of commercialisation options for single or multiple high value oil and gas developments;
• In depth knowledge of upstream economic value drivers and analysis;
• Oversight and management of JV/regulatory/commercial operations and commercial assurance;
• Understanding of financing and project financing of upstream, midstream and downstream projects;
• Experience in Sub Saharan Africa desirable but not essential, equivalent experience essential;
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both internal and external
• Cultural awareness and ability to influence
• Entrepreneurial attitude
• Flexible and swift to respond

This is a permanent position.

The salary for this position is negotiable.

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 893686.

Orion Group currently supplies over 4,500 personnel in roles including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, Construction, Mining, Rail, Aerospace, IT & Telecoms, Office and Commercial. With 40 offices worldwide, Orion Group operates internationally and in October 2013, were named the UK's number one for Oil & Gas recruitment.



Consultant details

• Consultant name: Christina Porter
• Email: Christina.Porter@orioneng.com