Global Expansion & Operations Leader

webook.com; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event ticketing platform in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Global Expansion Manager to drive international growth by managing new market entry from feasibility studies to full operational launch. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4-6 years of experience in global expansion or strategy consulting. This role requires strong project management skills, regulatory navigation, and effective communication, making it essential to thrive in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Relations, Economics, or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in global expansion, international operations, or strategy consulting.
• Strong understanding of entity setup, compliance, and cross-border operations.
• Exceptional project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones and functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research for target regions.
• Prepare country entry business cases and present recommendations to leadership.
• Lead license and permit applications with local regulators and authorities.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Operations, and HR to achieve go-live readiness.
• Manage localization projects for launch readiness.
• Monitor expansion milestones, risk logs, and budgets.

Skills

Global expansion strategy

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Market research

Cross-border operations

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Relations, or related field

Job description

A leading event ticketing platform in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Global Expansion Manager to drive international growth by managing new market entry from feasibility studies to full operational launch. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4-6 years of experience in global expansion or strategy consulting. This role requires strong project management skills, regulatory navigation, and effective communication, making it essential to thrive in a cross-functional environment.