Operational Readiness Specialist: From Project to Launch

Qiddiya Investment Company 1; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company 1 seeks a professional to support planning, coordination and delivery of readiness activities for assigned assets and programmes. The role translates readiness requirements into practical plans, trackers and actions while coordinating stakeholders and monitoring progress for a safe transition from project delivery to operations.

Responsibilities include developing readiness plans, cross-functional coordination across operations, projects, facilities, technology,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, operations management, project management or a related discipline.
• Professional Certifications (if required): Project management, operational readiness, facilities management, HSE or risk management certification is preferred.
• Years of Experience: 3-4 years of relevant experience in operational readiness, operations, project delivery, asset activation or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain operational readiness plans, checklists, trackers and support 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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in operations management

Bachelor’s degree in project management

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company 1 seeks a professional to support planning, coordination and delivery of readiness activities for assigned assets and programmes. The role translates readiness requirements into practical plans, trackers and actions while coordinating stakeholders and monitoring progress for a safe transition from project delivery to operations.

Responsibilities include developing readiness plans, cross-functional coordination across operations, projects, facilities, technology,