Chief Operating Officer

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

Job summary

A leading management organization is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The COO will oversee daily operations, ensuring strategic goals align with company objectives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (MBA preferred) and over 10 years of leadership experience in operations or general management. Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential, along with a proven ability to scale operations in complex organizations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations or general management.
• Proven experience scaling operations in fast-growing organizations.
• Strong financial acumen, budgeting, and P&L management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily business operations to ensure efficiency.
• Translate strategic goals into operational plans and execution roadmaps.
• Monitor performance metrics and prepare operational reports for leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Process Optimization

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 organization's day-to-day operations and ensuring operational excellence across all departments. The COO works closely with the CEO to execute the company's 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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