Senior Director, Operations Excellence & Transformation

foregroundllc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

foregroundllc, a large Saudi-based organisation, seeks an Executive Director to lead operational excellence across multiple business units in Riyadh. You will design and embed performance frameworks, implement lean processes, and drive productivity improvements with a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

You will partner with operations leaders to identify inefficiencies, deliver measurable outcomes, and oversee KPI governance, reporting, and benchmarking at senior levels across

Qualifications

• Senior experience in operations excellence, transformation, or performance improvement
• Experience in large-scale, asset-heavy or workforce-intensive environments
• Experience in Saudi Arabia is highly preferred
• Analytical strength and change leadership
• Strong stakeholder influence
• Backgrounds in consulting or operational leadership advantageous
• Ability to translate strategy into execution

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence initiatives across multiple business units
• Design and implement performance frameworks, lean processes, and productivity improvements
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Collaborate with operations leaders to identify inefficiencies and drive measurable outcomes
• Oversee KPI governance, reporting, and benchmarking
• Influence senior leadership and operational teams

Job description

foregroundllc, a large Saudi-based organisation, seeks an Executive Director to lead operational excellence across multiple business units in Riyadh. You will design and embed performance frameworks, implement lean processes, and drive productivity improvements with a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

You will partner with operations leaders to identify inefficiencies, deliver measurable outcomes, and oversee KPI governance, reporting, and benchmarking at senior levels across