Head of Operational Readiness & Activation

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية seeks a seasoned Operational Readiness Lead to translate strategic objectives into integrated plans for asset activation. You will coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders, ensure readiness across people, processes, systems, facilities and services, and drive assurance activities from design through handover.

The role requires 5–7 years in operational readiness or related mobilisation for complex programmes and a strong background in governance frameworks and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, operations management, project management or a related discipline. Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of integrated operational readiness strategies, plans, schedules and governance frameworks
• Own readiness reporting for assigned scopes, including milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions and evidence of completion
• Coordinate operational requirements with project delivery and ensure readiness needs are reflected in design, commissioning and handover activities
• Drive development and assurance of operating models, SOPs, workforce, training, OS&E, technology, facilities and service mobilisation plans
• Lead cross-functional readiness reviews, workshops, inspections, rehearsals, trials and activation decision gates
• Oversee permit, licence and regulatory readiness planning in coordination with accountable functions and external authorities
• Establish acceptance criteria and ensure readiness evidence is complete, accurate and suitable for management assurance
• Identify critical gaps and direct mitigation plans to protect safety, compliance, customer experience and opening dates
• Prepare executive reports and recommendations, and prepare material blockers requiring leadership decisions
• Manage consultants and service providers within assigned scope, including deliverable quality, schedule and performance
• Provide direction, coaching and quality review to readiness team members and workstream owners
• Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement of operational readiness processes, tools and standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, operations management, project management or a related discipline

Master's degree

Job description

Qiddiya | القدية seeks a seasoned Operational Readiness Lead to translate strategic objectives into integrated plans for asset activation. You will coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders, ensure readiness across people, processes, systems, facilities and services, and drive assurance activities from design through handover.

The role requires 5–7 years in operational readiness or related mobilisation for complex programmes and a strong background in governance frameworks and risk management.