Operational Readiness Specialist - From Projects to Operations

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya seeks a Senior Specialist - Operational Readiness to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of readiness activities for new assets, facilities, systems, or services in Riyadh, ensuring a smooth handover to operations.

You will develop readiness plans, track milestones, prepare dashboards and reports, coordinate with stakeholders, and identify process improvements, requiring a bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years’ experience with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in Operational Readiness, Project Management, Operations, Consulting, or related field.
• Basic understanding of project lifecycle and operational handover processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of Operational Readiness plans, schedules, and trackers.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to monitor readiness activities and collect status updates.
• Track readiness milestones, actions, risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating concerns where required.
• Assist in the preparation of readiness reports, dashboards, and presentations for management.
• Support the development and review of operational procedures, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Coordinate readiness workshops, meetings, and site inspections, documenting actions and follow-ups.
• Support testing activities, including operational trials, simulations, and readiness assessments.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including readiness evidence and project records.
• Assist in ensuring operational documentation is complete before handover.
• Work closely with project teams and operational departments to support a seamless transition to business-as-usual operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve readiness processes and reporting

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, or related field

Job description

Qiddiya seeks a Senior Specialist - Operational Readiness to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of readiness activities for new assets, facilities, systems, or services in Riyadh, ensuring a smooth handover to operations.

You will develop readiness plans, track milestones, prepare dashboards and reports, coordinate with stakeholders, and identify process improvements, requiring a bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years’ experience with strong analytical skills.