Senior Specialist - Operational Readiness

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

The Senior Specialist - Operational Readiness supports the planning, coordination, and execution of operational readiness activities to ensure new assets, facilities, systems, or services are prepared for successful operations. The role assists in tracking readiness plans, coordinating with stakeholders, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation to support a smooth transition from project delivery to operations.

Key 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

Requirements

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