Chief Operations Officer

Gender; Muscat; On-site; OMR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The organization is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead day-to-day operations across multiple school branches from the Corporate Headquarters. The role focuses on optimizing operational performance, enforcing regulatory compliance in Oman, and driving a cross-branch agenda in collaboration with academic and finance leadership.

Responsibilities include overseeing branch leadership, logistics, maintenance, and transportation, while advancing the school’s impact and efficiency initiatives in

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in educational or service operations management.
• Strong field leadership skills with experience managing multiple teams and locations.
• Thorough knowledge of educational regulations and government compliance requirements in the Sultanate of Oman.
• Proficiency in operational planning, monitoring, and performance management tools.
• Strong commitment to the principles of the Five Pillars of Tranquility (Khumasiyyah Al-Sakinah).

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of daily operations across all school branches, with a focus on the three operational clusters.
• Directly manage Branch Managers, Cluster Leaders, the Logistics Manager, and the Government Relations Officer.
• Ensure the effective implementation of academic curricula and educational activities across all branches.
• Oversee logistics, maintenance, warehouse operations, and school transportation services.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, licensing requirements, and educational standards.
• Prepare and present regular operational reports to the CEO.
• Coordinate with the Academic Director and Finance Director to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Support the implementation of the school's Impact Maximization Strategy across all branches.

Job description

Full-time position based at the Corporate Headquarters with regular on-site supervision of school branches. Role Purpose Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations across all school branches, ensuring the smooth delivery of educational and operational services while maximizing the school's impact on students, employees, and parents. Key Responsibilities Provide executive oversight of daily operations across all school branches, with a particular focus on the three operational clusters. Directly manage Branch Managers, Cluster Leaders, the Logistics Manager, and the Government Relations Officer. Ensure the effective implementation of academic curricula and educational activities across all branches. Oversee logistics, maintenance, warehouse operations, and school transportation services. Ensure compliance with government regulations, licensing requirements, and educational standards. Support the implementation of the school's Impact Maximization Strategy across all branches. Improve operational efficiency while minimizing waste and resource inefficiencies. Coordinate closely with the Academic Director and Finance Director to ensure cross-functional alignment. Prepare and present regular operational reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Operational compliance rate across school branches (target: 95% or higher ). Parent satisfaction with operational services. Efficient utilization of resources, including logistics, maintenance, and catering. Continuous reduction in operational incidents and service disruptions. Successful implementation of enrichment and volunteer initiatives across branches.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 8 years of experience in educational or service operations management.
• Strong field leadership skills with experience managing multiple teams and locations.
• Thorough knowledge of educational regulations and government compliance requirements in the Sultanate of Oman .
• Proficiency in operational planning, monitoring, and performance management tools.
• Strong commitment to the principles of the Five Pillars of Tranquility (Khumasiyyah Al-Sakinah) .
• Impact Maximization Expectations The COO is expected to maximize operational impact on employees and students by fostering an ideal learning environment aligned with the Five Pillars of Tranquility , while supporting initiatives such as agriculture, household responsibilities, volunteer work, and other impact-driven programs across all school branches.