COO

Management Solutions International MSI; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consulting firm is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) for an integrated hospitality and adventure tourism project in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in executive roles within hospitality or adventure tourism, strong operational skills, and a proven track record of managing large-scale projects. This is an executive-level position offering competitive compensation and opportunities for relocation assistance.

Benefits

Executive-level compensation with performance-based incentives

Housing, transportation, and relocation assistance

Opportunity to shape a visionary tourism destination

Dynamic, mission-driven work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in a COO or equivalent role within hospitality or adventure tourism.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale hospitality projects in the Middle East.
• Strong operational background in luxury resorts or experiential travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational aspects from pre-opening to full operation.
• Oversee development and rollout of hospitality facilities.
• Establish and enforce operational policies and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Operational excellence

Sustainability standards alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Business Administration

MBA

Job description

Job Title : Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Hospitality & Adventure Projects

Location : Saudi Arabia

Project Value : SAR 1.6 Billion

Industry : Hospitality, Luxury Resorts, Adventure Tourism, Real Estate Development

Employment Type : Full-Time, Executive Level

About the Project :

We are overseeing a landmark SAR 1.6 billion integrated hospitality and adventure tourism project in Saudi Arabia. This ambitious development includes luxury hotels, resorts, eco-lodges, and world-class adventure experiences, designed to become a benchmark in sustainable and experiential travel in the region. We are seeking a seasoned Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a strong background in managing large-scale hospitality and adventure tourism developments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead all operational aspects of the project, from pre-opening through full operation, ensuring excellence in delivery, profitability, and guest experience.
• Oversee development, construction, and operational rollout of hotels, resorts, and adventure facilities.
• Work closely with the CEO and executive leadership on strategic planning, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
• Establish and enforce operational policies, SOPs, and KPIs across all business verticals.
• Build and lead cross-functional teams including hospitality operations, logistics, guest services, and safety.
• Ensure alignment with sustainability standards and regulatory compliance within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Foster a culture of innovation, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with investors, partners, and government entities, representing the project at the highest level.

Candidate Profile :

• Minimum 10 years in a COO or equivalent executive role within the hospitality and/or adventure tourism industry.
• Proven experience in delivering and managing large-scale mixed-use hospitality projects, preferably in the Middle East or similar emerging markets.
• Strong operational background in luxury resorts, experiential travel, eco-tourism, or theme/adventure parks.
• Exceptional leadership, financial acumen, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment with complex logistics and multicultural teams.
• Experience in greenfield project development is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).

What We Offer :

• Executive-level compensation with performance-based incentives
• Housing, transportation, and relocation assistance
• Opportunity to shape one of the region's most visionary tourism destinations
• Dynamic, mission-driven work environment