Operational Readiness Lead — Activation & Handover

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية is seeking a skilled Operational Readiness professional to plan, coordinate and deliver readiness activities for assigned assets and programmes. The role translates readiness requirements into practical plans, trackers and actions, coordinating with diverse teams to ensure a safe, timely transition from project delivery into operations.

Candidates should have 3-4 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, operations management, project management or related discipline.
• 3-4 years of relevant experience in operational readiness, operations, project delivery, asset activation or a related field.
• Certifications in project management, operational readiness, facilities management, HSE or risk management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational readiness plans, checklists, trackers and supporting documentation for assigned workstreams.
• Coordinate readiness activities across operations, projects, facilities, technology, security, safety, commercial and other relevant functions.
• Monitor milestones, dependencies, risks, issues and decisions, and elevate items that may affect operational activation.
• Support the review of designs, asset handover requirements, operating concepts, SOPs, staffing, training, OS&E and mobilisation plans.
• Coordinate permit, licence and regulatory readiness requirements with internal teams and relevant external parties.
• Prepare clear status reports, dashboards, meeting packs, action logs and management updates.
• Validate evidence of readiness and support inspections, testing, commissioning, rehearsals and operational trials.
• Maintain document control and ensure readiness records are accurate, complete and traceable.
• Facilitate workshops and follow up actions with workstream owners to achieve agreed completion dates.
• Identify opportunities to improve readiness processes, templates and reporting practices.
• Support lessons learned, post-opening reviews and the transition of outstanding actions into business-as-usual ownership.
• Perform other operational readiness duties assigned by the line manager.

Skills

Planning & coordination

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

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

Job description

Qiddiya | القدية is seeking a skilled Operational Readiness professional to plan, coordinate and deliver readiness activities for assigned assets and programmes. The role translates readiness requirements into practical plans, trackers and actions, coordinating with diverse teams to ensure a safe, timely transition from project delivery into operations.

Candidates should have 3-4 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.