Chief Operating Officer

Info Resume Edge; Dammam; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of progressive leadership experience and a strong background in financial management and process optimization. You will translate strategic goals into actionable plans, lead diverse teams, and foster an efficient and collaborative culture. This role demands excellent leadership and decision-making skills to drive company growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations or general management.
• Proven experience scaling operations in fast-growing or complex organizations.
• Experience working with cross-functional and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily business operations across departments.
• Translate strategic goals into operational plans and KPIs.
• Oversee operational budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing the organizations day-to-day operations and ensuring operational excellence across all departments. The COO works closely with the CEO to execute the companys strategic vision, drive scalable growth, optimize processes, and improve overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily business operations across departments to ensure efficiency and alignment with company strategy
• Translate strategic goals into operational plans, KPIs, and execution roadmaps
• Oversee operational budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
• Drive process improvement, automation, and operational scalability
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop senior management and operations teams
• Monitor performance metrics and prepare operational reports for executive leadership and the board
• Support mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and business expansion initiatives
• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations or general management
• Proven experience scaling operations in fast-growing or complex organizations
• Strong financial acumen, budgeting, and P&L management experience
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Experience working with cross-functional and multicultural teams

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, or services industries
• Exposure to international or multi-region operations (USA, GCC, APAC, Remote teams)
• Strong background in process optimization, Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence frameworks
• Change management and transformation leadership experience