General Manager – Saudi National

Confidential Company; Al Khobar, Dammam; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Country Manager to oversee operations, ensure compliance, and lead the local team in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role demands strong leadership, stakeholder management, and operational oversight to align with strategic goals. This position offers opportunity for driving efficiencies while managing the performance of the office across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in country-level operations management, preferably in logistics.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance.
• Strong financial acumen, managing P&L and local budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of country operations.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and corporate strategies.
• Oversee functional teams including HR, Finance, and Project Management.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Efficiency

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

MBA or equivalent preferred

Job description

To lead and manage all country-level operations and act as the Head of Office for the assigned country. The role is accountable for delivering survey, diving, IRM, and EPRS services to clients, overseeing all local functional teams (including HR, Finance, Procurement, QHSE, Marine Logistics, and Project Management), ensuring operational efficiency, financial control, legal compliance, and alignment with corporate strategies. This role serves as the highest local authority and is responsible for the performance, culture, and governance of the country office.

Country Leadership:

· Serve as the single point of leadership for all functions in-country, including service delivery, administration, HR, finance, IT, procurement, and logistics.

· Ensure strategic alignment with corporate goals and regional directives. Represent the company in all legal, regulatory, client, and governmental interactions.

Lead project execution for all in-country services:

· Survey, Diving, IRM, and EPRS.

· Ensure high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency in operational delivery.

· Approve project mobilizations, demobilizations, and resource deployment.

Office Administration & Functional:

· Oversight Oversee day-to-day running of the country office including facilities, IT, general services, and employee well-being.

· Ensure robust support functions are in place for operations, with periodic performance reviews of Admin, HR, Finance, and Procurement.

· Lead local budgeting, headcount planning, and execution monitoring.

· Serve as company’s legal representative in the country.

· Ensure compliance with local labor laws, marine regulations, environmental standards, taxation, and corporate governance norms.

· Lead or support investigations, risk mitigation, and escalation handling.

· Lead the country P&L with full accountability for revenue, margins, collections, and operational costs.

· Review commercial proposals, local procurement contracts, and client terms.

· Support business development by nurturing client relationships and ensuring high satisfaction.

· Lead and develop a multidisciplinary local team, including technical, commercial, and administrative staff.

· Ensure the application of performance management, training plans, and employee development.

· Foster a high-performance and compliant culture in line with company values.

Stakeholder & Government Relations:

· Build and maintain relationships with port authorities, local regulators, ministries, JV partners, and business associations.

· Represent the company in industry and government forums as required.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Warehousing
• Courier

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• Country Manager
• Office Administration
• Functional Oversight
• Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Government Relations

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• Dammam/Khobar/Eastern Province - Saudi Arabia