Chief Operating Officer

Info Resume Edge; Dammam; On-site; SAR 449,000 - 675,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join the executive leadership team. The COO will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. The role requires at least 10 years of leadership experience, strong financial management skills, and a proven track record in driving efficiency and process improvements. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience scaling operations in fast-growing organizations.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Strong background in process optimization and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily business operations across departments.
• Translate strategic goals into operational plans and KPIs.
• Oversee operational budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Drive process improvement and operational scalability.
• Ensure compliance with legal and corporate governance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Acumen

Operational Excellence

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Summary

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

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Execution

• Operational Excellence

• Stakeholder Management

• Risk Management & Compliance

• Team Leadership & Talent Development