Director Administration & Operation Management KSA

XAD Technologies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom company in the Riyadh Region seeks a Director of Administration & Operations Management to lead all operational and administrative functions. Key responsibilities include overseeing telecom operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing financial budgets. The ideal candidate should have extensive telecom experience, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of regulatory standards. This role is crucial for delivering projects on time and maintaining operational excellence across KSA.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading telecom operations and managing projects.
• Strong understanding of compliance with Saudi labor laws and telecom regulations.
• Proven track record in financial management and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead telecom operations and project execution across KSA.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Oversee budgeting, financial monitoring, and operational expenditures.

Skills

Telecom operations management

Project execution

Cost control

Compliance management

Leadership

Job description

Overview

JOB PURPOSE: The Director of Administration & Operations Management is responsible for leading and overseeing end-to-end telecom operations and administrative functions across KSA. The role ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, cost control, and effective coordination between technical, commercial, and support teams to support large-scale telecom projects.

Roles & Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Lead and manage telecom operations including rollout, optimization, O&M, and project execution across KSA.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects in line with STC / Mobily / Zain standards and contractual SLAs.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and KPIs to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Oversee resource planning, workforce deployment, and vendor/subcontractor management.

Administration & Support Functions

• Oversee administration, HR coordination, logistics, procurement, and facility management.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, GOSI, Muqeem, Iqama, and visa regulations.
• Implement strong internal controls, SOPs, and reporting structures.

Financial & Cost Control

• Monitor operational budgets, cost optimization, and profitability.
• Coordinate with finance on invoicing, collections, and cash-flow planning.
• Approve operational expenditures within delegated authority.

Governance, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with CITC (now CST) regulations, client requirements, and company policies.
• Manage operational risks, audits, and corrective actions.
• Maintain high standards of HSE and quality compliance.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead senior managers and department heads; drive performance through KPIs.