Director Shared Services - Saudi National

Michael Page; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing Saudi organization is seeking a transformational leader for its Shared Services function. The role involves overseeing HR, IT, Procurement, Legal, and Facilities Management, requiring 15-20 years of experience. Ideal candidates will have strong stakeholder management skills and a start-up mindset, committed to shaping a new infrastructure in a fast-scaling environment.

Benefits

High-impact role

Autonomy in shaping the function

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of progressive experience in Shared Services or Corporate Services.
• Proven ability to set up or transform Shared Services across multiple departments.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the strategic overhaul of Shared Services.
• Oversee Human Resources, IT, Procurement, Legal, and Facilities Management.
• Collaborate with C-suite leadership to align Shared Services with objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Shared Services development

Procurement

Job description

This is a transformational leadership role responsible for building and managing a centralised Shared Services function covering HR, IT, Legal, Procurement, and Facilities Management. The role is ideal for someone with a start-up mindset, a strong sense of structure-building, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Client Details

A rapidly growing and forward-thinking Saudi organisation, this company is on a transformation journey to scale its operations and build future-ready infrastructure.

Description

• Design and lead the strategic overhaul of Shared Services, creating scalable, efficient models across multiple functions.
• Oversee all service lines: Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Legal, and Facilities Management.
• Establish standardized policies, procedures, and SLAs to ensure high-quality service delivery across the business.
• Build governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms that drive performance and accountability.
• Collaborate closely with C-suite leadership to understand business needs and align Shared Services with organisational objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams capable of supporting a fast-scaling organisation.

Profile

• 15-20 years of progressive experience in Shared Services or Corporate Services, ideally within diversified groups, startups, or fast-growing businesses.
• Proven ability to set up or transform Shared Services across multiple departments.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, especially with executive leadership and business unit heads.
• Comfort with ambiguity and scalability to build structure from scratch and adapt quickly as the business evolves.

Job Offer

• A high-impact role at the heart of a business transformation journey.
• The opportunity to build and shape the function with autonomy, working directly with senior leadership.
• A platform for long-term growth in a company committed to professional development and operational excellence.

Skills

Procurement, Shared Services