General Manager - Corallium

Red Sea Global; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Corallium, a flagship Red Sea Global experience at AMAALA, seeks an Operational GM to steer the transition from opening to steady-state, balancing visitor experience, science initiatives, and commercial growth.

The role oversees front and back-of-house operations, leads a multi-disciplinary team, and partners with RSSE subsidiaries to unlock new revenue streams while maintaining safety and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 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 operations.
• Strong background in operations, commercial performance, stakeholder management, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition into stable operations across all functions and ensure safety discipline.
• Drive continuous improvement, KPI ownership, and cost optimisation.
• Deliver high-quality visitor experiences and embed feedback loops.
• Develop science and conservation capability and partnerships to enhance credibility.
• Drive revenue opportunities and financial governance across RSSE and Corallium.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Hospitality & attractions

Commercial acumen

Partnership development

Governance & risk management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Science & conservation mindset

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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, optimization, 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.

Operating Model & Delivery Structure:

• 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:

Operational Stabilisation

• 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

Partnerships & Positioning

• Build strategic partnerships and sponsorships
• Position Corallium globally

Financial & Governance

• 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

Risk & Safety

• 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
• Allocate resources effectively
• Drive performance culture
• Balance short and long-term priorities

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred)
• 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

Success Measures:

• Stable operations
• High visitor satisfaction
• Improved financial performance
• Activated science programs
• New partnerships and revenue streams