General Manager - Corallium

The Red Sea Development Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Corallium, a flagship experience under Red Sea Global, is seeking an Operational General Manager to lead the transition from pre-opening to steady-state operations at Amaala. You will oversee front-of-house visitor experience and back-of-house operations, driving safe, high-quality, commercially sustainable performance while activating science, research, and partnerships.

The role requires 12-15+ years of senior leadership experience in complex environments, with a focus on hospitality,

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of senior leadership experience in complex, multi-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition into stable operations across all functions.
• Align marine life welfare, LSS, and operations.
• Close pre-opening gaps and ensure safety discipline.
• Drive performance culture and KPI ownership.
• Lead and manage cross-functional partners and governance.

Job description

Company: Sports and Entertainment Company

Welcome to Corallium - A New Depth of Discovery Awaits

Corallium is a flagship experience under Red Sea Global (RSG), inspired by the wonders of the Red Sea. As a new attraction opening at Amaala's Triple Bay, Corallium aims to offer transformative, world-class visitor journeys grounded in marine education, environmental regeneration, and immersive storytelling. It operates with the ambition of becoming a global benchmark in ocean experience and stewardship, aligned with RSG's vision of responsible tourism, sustainability, and regeneration.

Every role at Corallium contributes directly to this mission - from planning and development to day-to-day guest delivery - as part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, and impact.

At Corallium, we are not only creating a one-of-a-kind marine destination - we are building a culture grounded in purpose.

Whether you are a scientist, storyteller, technician, or guest experience expert, your role here will shape a legacy of ocean stewardship for generations to come.

Join our pioneering team and help bring the Red Sea's wonders to life.

Job Purpose:

The Operational GM will lead Corallium through the transition from opening to steady-state operations, optimisation, and growth, ensuring safe, high-quality, and commercially sustainable performance while activating science, research, and partnership initiatives that drive new revenue streams and global positioning.

Job Context:

• The role is based at AMAALA as a site-based leadership position, overseeing both front-of-house visitor experience and back-of-house operations across the iconic Corallium asset.
• Corallium is transitioning from pre-opening into its next phase of development. The role requires leading operations in a live, evolving environment while stabilising performance, optimising delivery, and unlocking future growth opportunities through science, partnerships, and commercial development.
• Corallium is operated as part of Red Sea Sports & Entertainment (RSSE), a subsidiary of Red Sea Global.
• Corallium operates under Red Sea Sports & Entertainment (RSSE) as part of Red Sea Global’s portfolio, using a hybrid delivery model that combines in-house leadership with services provided by RSG subsidiaries and selected partners.
• Key operational functions including Marine Life operations, Facilities Management, Security, and Food & Beverage are delivered through specialist entities.
• The Operational GM retains full accountability for overall performance, integration, and delivery of the visitor experience, ensuring all service providers operate in alignment with Corallium's standards, RSSE governance, and RSG strategic objectives.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Lead transition into stable operations across all functions
• Align marine life welfare, LSS, and operations
• Close pre-opening gaps and ensure safety discipline

Performance Optimisation

• Drive continuous improvement and KPI ownership
• Optimise staffing, cost, and efficiency
• Embed performance management

Visitor Experience Excellence

• Deliver high-quality seamless experience
• Implement feedback and improvement loops

Marine Life & Integration

• Ensure welfare and system alignment
• Develop long-term science and conservation capability

Commercial Performance

• Drive revenue across all streams
• Implement pricing and new revenue opportunities

Science & Growth Activation

• Establish research platform and partnerships
• Translate science into credibility and funding
• Build strategic partnerships and sponsorships
• Position Corallium globally
• Ensure cost control and adapt business plans
• Maintain governance alignment with RSSE and RSG

Organisational Leadership

• Build high-performing team and culture
• Drive accountability and ownership
• Own operational risk and safety standards

Service Partner Management & Integration

• Lead and coordinate delivery across subsidiaries and partners
• Ensure aligned objectives, standards, and performance
• Establish accountability and escalation processes

Managerial Responsibilities

• Deliver operational and strategic targets
• Drive performance culture
• Balance short and long-term priorities

Job Requirements:

• 12-15+ years of senior leadership experience in complex, multi-functional environments
• Proven success in operational transformation, large-scale asset management, or destination leadership
• Experience in hospitality, attractions, entertainment, marine, or large integrated/complex operations
• Strong background in operations, commercial performance, stakeholder management, and governance
• A visionary mindset with the ability to execute at scale