Chief Operating Officer

Info Resume Edge; Medina; On-site; SAR 112,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operations firm 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 experience in operations or general management, with proven skills in scaling operations within complex organizations. The COO will collaborate closely with the CEO to drive the company's strategy and growth initiatives while fostering a high-performance culture. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

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 execution roadmaps.
• Oversee operational budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Drive process improvement and operational scalability.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and mentor senior management and operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Financial Acumen

Communication

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, 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