Operations Manager

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee various operational activities, including budget management, IT, logistics, and departmental communications. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on management. This role is essential in ensuring effective execution of strategic initiatives and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree; Master’s preferred in Business Technology Management, Management Information Systems or other related disciplines.
• Minimum of 10 years of responsible experience in related fields with a minimum of 3 year management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop Saudi Initiatives operating plan and measure progress against the strategic plan.
• Support the development of an annual operating budget.
• Oversee cross-functional collaborative projects.
• Ensure VPSI is briefed for meetings and events.
• Provide analysis and decision support.
• Coordinate activities and summarize deliverables.
• Represent VPSI with funders and partners.
• Participate in internal and external communications.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Job description

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a major new graduate university focused on becoming a leader in science and technology research and graduate education. Located near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the university’s coastline campus on the Red Sea features high-quality residences, extensive recreational facilities and beach, a multicultural environment, and a high quality of life for employees and their families.

Job Summary

The Operations Manager manages the operational activities of the department covering a number of functions, including budget preparation and management, IT, events and logistics, departmental communications, program development and review, financial operations, procurement related activities, recruitment and staff performance.

Major Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Saudi Initiative’s Senior Team to develop Saudi Initiatives operating plan, measuring progress against the strategic plan.
• Supports the development of an annual operating budget, ensuring it aligns with strategic priorities.
• Oversees projects that typically require cross-functional collaboration and resource allocation, providing high-level project management.
• Ensures that the VPSI is fully briefed and prepared for meetings and events.
• Provides ad-hoc analysis and decision support.
• Coordinates activities, sets agendas, and summarizes deliverables for Saudi Initiatives’ Senior Team, Open Staff Meetings, and other meetings.
• Represents the VPSI with funders and other partners in person and in writing.
• Participates in the VPSI’s internal and external communications, both written and spoken.
• Ensures that Saudi Initiatives units remain compliant with policy, regulations, and best audit practices.

Required Education

Bachelor degree; Master’s preferred in Business Technology Management, Management Information Systems or other related disciplines.

Required Experience

Minimum of 10 years of responsible experience in related fields with a minimum of 3 year management experience.

About The Company

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is being built in Saudi Arabia as an international, graduate-level research university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement in the Kingdom that will also benefit the region and the world.