Operations Manager – Cars

Lever, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Soum is seeking a hands-on leader to own the end-to-end car operations journey in a fast-growing marketplace. You will lead the Cars Operations team, ensure clear processes, and drive performance metrics while collaborating with Sales, Supply, Data, and Finance to meet service levels.

Ideal candidates bring experience in automotive/marketplace operations, strong problem-solving skills, and fluency in Arabic and English to manage diverse stakeholders and scale the operation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in operations management within fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to manage and develop operational teams.
• Data-driven with solid KPI and performance management skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, with stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end operational car journey and ensure smooth execution across all stages.
• Lead the Cars Operations team across functions and locations.
• Set and monitor KPIs, SLAs, productivity, and quality standards; identify bottlenecks and drive improvements.
• Coordinate with Sales, Supply, Data, Finance and other teams to drive cross-functional outcomes.

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

KPI & SLA management

Cross-functional collaboration

Arabic & English bilingual

Job description

About Us

Soum is on a mission to revolutionize e-commerce in the MENA region and beyond by building the most convenient and trustworthy re-commerce marketplace in the region. We're reshaping how C2C marketplaces operate, making buying and selling second-hand products seamless and reliable. Since our launch in July 2021, Soum has become one of the fastest-growing startups in the region, achieving rapid expansion in both our team and product offerings. In recognition of our impact and growth, we were proudly named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Startups in Saudi Arabia for 2024.

About the Role

Own and manage the end-to-end car operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient car journey from intake to final handover.

You will lead the Operations team, improve processes, and ensure operational targets and service levels are consistently achieved

Role & Responsibilities:

Operational Ownership

• Own the end-to-end operational car journey and ensure smooth execution across all stages.

• Ensure clear ownership, processes, and escalation paths across the operation.

• Manage and resolve operational escalations and critical issues.

• Ensure operational capacity is aligned with business growth and demand.

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage the Cars Operations team across different functions and locations.

• Develop the team, set clear expectations, and build capability across the operation.

Performance & Process Improvement

• Set and monitor operational KPIs, SLAs, productivity, and quality standards.

• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements.

• Continuously improve efficiency, turnaround time, quality, and customer experience.

Reporting & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Monitor operational performance and provide regular reporting and insights.

• Coordinate closely with Sales, Supply, Data, Finance, and other relevant teams.

Requirements & Experience:

• Strong experience in operations management, preferably within automotive, marketplace, logistics, or a similar fast-paced environment.

• Proven experience managing and developing operational teams.

• Ability to build, improve, and scale operational processes.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Data-driven, with a good understanding of operational KPIs and performance management.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Preferred

• Automotive industry experience.