Operations Director

Virtucruit; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Saudi group is seeking an Operations Director to oversee the pre-launch phase of a transformative automotive platform in Riyadh. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, vendor contracts, and ensuring process excellence. Candidates should have over 15 years in operations management with a strong background in automotive or logistics. This influential position is pivotal to establishing the operational backbone of a new market leader.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in operations management.
• Strong background in automotive, mobility, or logistics.
• Proven ability to build operational frameworks in pre-launch settings.

Responsibilities

• Build SOPs and processes for platform operations.
• Establish contracts and SLAs with key suppliers.
• Implement lean practices to optimize efficiency.
• Work with Product, Commercial, and Technology functions.

Skills

Automotive Readiness

Operations

Vendor Management

Logistics

Business Operations

Job description

Role Overview

VirtuCruit is working with a leading Saudi group to recruit an Operations Director for the pre-launch phase of a transformative automotive platform.

Role Overview

The Operations Director will oversee day-to-day execution, ensuring smooth business operations, vendor management, and process excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Readiness: Build SOPs and processes for platform operations.
• Vendor Management: Establish contracts and SLAs with key suppliers.
• Process Excellence: Implement lean practices to optimize efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Work with Product, Commercial, and Technology functions.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years in operations management.
• Strong background in automotive, mobility, or logistics.
• Proven ability to build operational frameworks in pre-launch settings.

What This Role Offers

An influential role building the operational backbone of a new market leader.

Required Skills

• Automotive Readiness
• Offers
• Operations
• Performance Metrics
• Logistics
• Business Operations
• Service Delivery
• Vendor Management
• Operations Management Metrics
• Suppliers
• Business Management