FMP Manager - Saudi Arabia

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Strategic Management

• Lead the planning and the execution of comprehensive fuel marking programs across multiple regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) on fuel marker chemistry, dosing systems, and traceability solutions.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including client and government authorities
• Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, and program timelines to ensure performance, profitability, and regulatory compliance.

Field Implementation & Operations

• Direct field implementation activities including marker injection, field audits, sampling protocols, and site inspections.
• Supervise teams responsible for field operations and maintenance, including inspectors & technicians, mobile labs, and injection skids.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and environmental standards across all operational sites.

Laboratory & Testing Oversight

• Oversee the operation of fixed and mobile laboratories conducting fuel sample analysis and marker detection.
• Validate and approve testing protocols, calibration of analytical instruments (analyzer), and QA/QC standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Develop and maintain a robust monitoring system to track program performance, field compliance, and marker efficacy.
• Provide high-level reports and presentations to senior government officials and client leadership.
• Recommend improvements to enhance fraud detection, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in fuel marking programs, including proven leadership of similar implementations.
• Good knowledge of marker technologies, dosing systems, and laboratory analysis techniques.
• Proficient level of English (Arabic will be an advantage)