Operations Manager - Offshore Projects

About the client

Our client is a confidential leading international contractor in submarine cable and subsea systems, delivering complex offshore campaigns for the oil and gas sector. In Brazil, the client supports marine installation and subsea projects for a major national oil company and international energy operators, mobilising vessels, equipment and specialist teams into Brazilian waters. The local operation combines logistics, regulatory compliance, subcontractor coordination and offshore execution, and is central to the client's growth in the Brazilian offshore market.

Project scop

eThe assignment establishes the client's in-country operational presence in Brazil, with the Operations Manager acting as the on-site representative across all logistical and operational aspects of the client's offshore oil and gas projects. The role supports the project management team on every operational interface with key client operators and subcontractors, ensuring seamless execution, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination of personnel, vessels and equipment

.During project execution the Operations Manager also serves as Deputy Offshore Project Manager (Deputy OPM) on site, handling day-to-day operations, logistics, planning and SIMOPS directly with the client. The role is mainly office-based in Rio de Janeiro, with onshore yard and offshore visits as project activity requires

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Role overvi

ewTo be the client's in-country operational lead in Brazil, securing the logistics, regulatory clearances and subcontractor coordination that allow offshore projects to mobilise and execute safely, while acting as Deputy OPM and single operational point of contact for the client's operators on sit

e.Reporting line : You support and report to the project management team, and act as Deputy OPM on site during project executio

n.
Key responsibilit

iesLogistics and mobilisat

• ionOversee the mobilisation and management of local teams, vessels and equipment on si
• te.Identify, evaluate and contract operational bases (ports, warehouses, workshops) in line with project requirements and local regulati
• on.Manage the importation of vessels and equipment, coordinating with subcontractors and local authorities (customs, regulatory bodies, marine agenc

y).Contract and stakeholder managem

• entNegotiate and establish contracts with subcontractors, suppliers and local partne
• rs.Act as in-country point of contact for the client's operators, ensuring clear communication and regular reporti
• ng.Supervise and coordinate subcontractor activities against contractual obligations and project standar

ds.Operational execution (Deputy O

• PM)Serve as Deputy OPM on site for day-to-day operations, logistics, scheduling and SIMO
• PS.Identify and resolve logistical and operational bottlenecks in real ti
• me.Secure permits, licences, clearances and temporary vessel importation into Brazilian jurisdictional wate
• rs.Ensure adherence to HSE standards and local regulations throughout operatio

ns.Business development supp

• ortSupport the local tendering team on marine and technical bids in Braz

il.Key deliverab

• lesLocal teams, vessels and equipment mobilised and operational in line with project schedu
• le.Vessels and equipment cleared into Brazilian waters through completed temporary importati
• on.Operational bases and subcontractor contracts secured in compliance with project and local requiremen
• ts.Permits, licences and clearances obtained for field operatio
• ns.Regular client reporting and HSE compliance maintained throughout executi

on.
Requirem

entsEduca

• tionDegree in engineering, logistics, maritime studies or a related discipl

ine.Experi

enceMust-h

• ave:Proven operations or logistics management on offshore oil and gas or subsea proje
• cts.Strong knowledge of the Brazilian offshore market and the national operator ecosys
• tem.Experience with vessel and equipment importation, customs and marine agency processes in Bra
• zil.Subcontractor and supplier contract negotiation and managem
• ent.Client-facing experience representing a contractor to major energy operat

ors.Nice-to-h

• ave:Prior experience as Deputy OPM or offshore operations representat
• ive.Exposure to subsea cable, SURF or marine installation campai

gns.Technical sk

• illsOffshore logistics, mobilisation and SIMOPS coordinat
• ion.HSE standards and Brazilian regulatory and customs complia
• nce.Contract and subcontractor managem

ent.Soft sk

• illsStrong stakeholder management and client representat
• ion.Hands-on problem solving under operational press
• ure.Clear reporting and coordination across teams and authorit
• ies.Portuguese and English fluent, written and spoken (both requir

ed).