Business Operations Specialist

KBR, Inc.; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Al Khobar is seeking a Business Operations Specialist to support the Senior Director of Operations. This role offers exposure to senior leadership and requires 3-5 years of experience in finance, procurement, or operations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in strategic initiatives and financial analysis. The position involves regular travel across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq, and offers a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

High exposure to senior leadership

Opportunity for fast-tracked operational leadership experience

Collaborative and dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret financial information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence engaging senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director in strategic initiatives and operations.
• Track progress with project managers to ensure timely delivery.
• Create and analyze business dashboards for management.

Skills

Finance

Procurement

Operations

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline

Job description

Business Operations Specialist

Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA, Qatar, and Iraq)

Reports to: Senior Director, Operations

Business Unit: Technology Solutions, SMS

Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role, well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline, with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations.

This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site, multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery, business growth, and executive-level decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Executive Support: Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
• Progress Chasing: Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
• Financial Analysis: Understand, interrogate, and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
• Business Metrics: Create, analyze and report meaningful business dashboards.
• Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences, including board members and clients.
• Business Development: Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
• Travel & Site Engagement: Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.

Preferred Qualifications Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, MIS, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function such as finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation development.
• Highly organized and proactive, with a “can do” attitude, strong attention to detail and a completer / finisher.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.

What’s On Offer To The Successful Candidate

• High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
• Opportunity to develop fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
• Hands‑on involvement in high‑impact business decisions.
• A collaborative, fast‑paced, and technically dynamic environment.

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