Business Operations Manager - Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

BMC Software, Inc.; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company is seeking a Business Operations Manager in Saudi Arabia. This role involves overseeing regional operations and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Candidates with 5 years of experience in logistics and operations and bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English will be preferred. The company champions diversity and encourages talents from various backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in regional operations, logistics, and internal control management.
• Strong understanding of KSA business protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English preferred.
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination across business functions in MENA.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi MISA requirements.
• Coordinate executive visits and regional leadership events.
• Act as the main point of contact for RHQ operations.

Skills

Regional operations experience

Logistics management

Internal control management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

You may occasionally be required to travel for business

Due to Saudization guidelines, businesses in Saudi arerequired to meet specific quotas of Saudi employees. We are also prioritizingand looking forward to adding great Saudi talents to our team!

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Description and Requirements

Hybrid: #LI-Hybrid

"At BMC trust is not just a word - it's a way of life!"

We are an award-winning, equal opportunity, culturally diverse, fun place to be. Giving back to the community drives us to be better every single day. Our work environment allows you to balance your priorities, because we know you will bring your best every day. We will champion your wins and shout them from the rooftops. Your peers will inspire, drive, support you, and make you laugh out loud!

We help our customers free up time and space to become an Autonomo us Digital Enterprise that conquers the opportunities ahead - and are relentless in the pursuit of innovation!

This role is critical to ensuring the effective functioning of BMC’s Regional Headquarters (RHQ) in Saudi Arabia. The Business Operations Manager will oversee coordination across business functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic execution across the MENA region. The role requires cross-functional collaboration, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of regional business operations.

Regional Business Coordination:

• Drive operational alignment between the RHQ and key functional teams across MENA (e.g., sales, marketing, finance, HR).
• Facilitate strategic coordination between MENA leadership and global corporate teams to ensure consistent execution of business priorities.
• Act as the main point of contact between the RHQ and international departments (HR, IT, Legal, etc.) to support operational excellence.
• Oversee local IT support and ensure the smooth running of RHQ-related systems and tools.

Logistics & Shared Services:

• Manage executive visits, regional leadership events, and internal stakeholder meetings held in MENA.
• Serve as the primary contact for all regional service requests, onboarding, facility access, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for office security, logistics, and facility management.
• Support regional needs for investor relations and public relations logistics.
• Manage references and success stories developed in collaboration with partners and key accounts.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight:

• Ensure RHQ operations fully comply with Saudi MISA requirements, including reporting, inspections, and license renewals.
• Maintain accurate filing of corporate, HR, legal, and financial documentation in compliance with local laws.
• Act as liaison with regulatory authorities and manage submission of mandatory operational reports.
• Monitor any changes in regulatory requirements and proactively adjust operational practices as needed.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 5 years of experience in regional operations, logistics and internal control management, preferably in a multinational or regional headquarters setup.
• Strong understanding of KSA business protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English is strongly preferred.
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise across business functions and external stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solver with a service-oriented mindset.

Our commitment to you!

BMC’s culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won’t be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU!

If after reading the above, You’re unsure if you meet the qualifications of this role but are deeply excited about BMC and this team, we still encourage you to apply! We want to attract talents from diverse backgrounds and experience to ensure we face the world together with the best ideas!

BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.

BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.

We use AI technology to support parts of our recruitment process, but people—not algorithms—make all final hiring decisions. AI may assist with tasks like scheduling, screening for role alignment, or helping us manage large volumes of applications more efficiently. However, candidates are reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, and interviews and hiring decisions are always made by people. We’re committed to ensuring that technology enhances fairness, efficiency, and the candidate experience—never replaces genuine human judgment.