Regional IMS Manager – HSE, Quality & Process Excellence

Our client, a leading certification body, is seeking a Regional IMS Manager – HSE, Quality & Process Excellence for their operations in Saudi Arabia.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the organization’s Integrated Management System (IMS) across the IMEA (India, Middle East & Africa) region.

• You support and improve our internal integrated management system (IMS) for quality, health and safety (HSE), data protection, and information security, helping us achieve high operational standards in all our processes.
• You assess current IMS processes and collaborate with stakeholders to identify optimization opportunities, ensuring we provide consistent quality in our services.
• You create and update formal process descriptions and reporting standards (including KPI definition and tracking) to enhance transparency and accountability within our organization.
• You manage, plan, and carry out internal audits to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• You assist in organizing training sessions to raise awareness about quality management, health and safety, data protection, and information security, ensuring our employees are well-informed and engaged.
• You lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for significant HSE incidents or quality non-conformities.
• You oversee the quality and safety compliance of third-party contractors and partners within the IMEA region.
• You define functional requirements for digital IMS solutions and provide subject-matter expertise during implementation.

EXPERIENCE & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed studies in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Very good English  and Arabic language skills.
• Solid experience with management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, 45001, 14001, 27001).
• Experience with regional regulations (GCC, India, Africa) particularly regarding “local data protection”.
• Experience in conducting internal or external audits.
• Proven experience in process analysis and improvement.
• (Nice to Have) Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• Basic knowledge of risk analysis and project management required.
• Intercultural competence.
• Excellent communication skills with different stakeholder groups.
• Experience in organizational change management.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of working time.