COO - Growth, Transformation & Operational Excellence

Foreground Consultancy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground Consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee group-wide operations and translate strategic objectives into actionable plans across business units.

The COO will drive performance management, KPI frameworks, and standardised processes to boost efficiency, accountability and growth, reporting to the Group CEO and Board. Experience in diversified groups within the GCC and hands-on leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as COO or senior operations leader in diversified groups.
• Hands-on leadership with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC preferred.
• Background in KPI-driven organisations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee group-wide operations and translate strategy into executable plans.
• Drive performance metrics, KPIs and process standardisation for efficiency.
• Lead transformation, cost optimisation, and operational readiness for growth.
• Collaborate with subsidiary CEOs and leaders; report to Group CEO and Board.

Skills

Readiness

Business Units

Operational Excellence

Operations

Accountability

Retail

Performance Management

Change Management

Business

Leadership

Management

Job description

Foreground Consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee group-wide operations and translate strategic objectives into actionable plans across business units.

The COO will drive performance management, KPI frameworks, and standardised processes to boost efficiency, accountability and growth, reporting to the Group CEO and Board. Experience in diversified groups within the GCC and hands-on leadership are essential.