Operational Readiness Analyst: Drive Smooth Activation

AimGulf; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AimGulf is seeking an Analyst – Operational Readiness to support the readiness team in Riyadh. You will collect and check workstream information, maintain trackers and evidence, and prepare clear progress updates under guidance to help owners resolve issues before activation.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word is expected, along with strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Familiarity with project delivery or asset handover is advantageous.
• Professional certification is not required at entry level.

Responsibilities

• Update readiness plans, checklists, milestone trackers and action logs using inputs from workstream owners; record the source and date of each update.
• Collect and organise evidence for workforce, training, procedures, assets, systems, permits and service mobilisation against agreed readiness criteria.
• Check submissions for completeness and consistency; flag missing evidence, conflicting dates or unassigned actions to the responsible specialist or manager.
• Prepare routine status summaries, dashboards and meeting packs that distinguish verified completion from work still in progress.
• Maintain risk, issue, dependency and decision logs; follow up assigned actions and escalate blockers promptly.
• Support coordination of readiness workshops, site inspections, testing, rehearsals and operational trials, including minutes and action follow-up.
• Assist with reviews of handover documentation, operating procedures and mobilisation plans by recording comments and tracking responses.
• Maintain orderly document control, version history and traceable records for readiness assurance and transition to operations.
• Support post-activation close-out and lessons learned, and suggest practical improvements to templates and reporting.

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

AimGulf is seeking an Analyst – Operational Readiness to support the readiness team in Riyadh. You will collect and check workstream information, maintain trackers and evidence, and prepare clear progress updates under guidance to help owners resolve issues before activation.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word is expected, along with strong attention to detail and communication skills.