Stakeholder & Operations Manager

Hill Intl.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Intl. in Saudi Arabia seeks a Stakeholder & Operations Manager to oversee operational strategies across multiple project delivery functions, ensuring schedules and governance are met. You will lead resources, supervise teams and contractors, and drive performance through data-driven decision making.

You will ensure HSE compliance, coordinate interfaces across disciplines, manage stakeholder reporting, and mentor teams to deliver efficiency and impact on mega infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in operations and project delivery in mega-projects.
• Proven track record coordinating activities and aligning multiple workstreams.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure programs with risk management.
• Strong leadership and team management to motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and coordination abilities.
• Sound governance, performance management, and HSE compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operational activities across project delivery functions.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, manage resources, and supervise teams and contractors.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement improvement actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and HSE standards.
• Manage stakeholder communication and operational updates.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, issues, and constraints.
• Coordinate interfaces across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Mentor operational teams and contractors to promote accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and delivery outcomes.
• Align operational activities with project schedules, milestones, and targets.
• Assignment: 5 months

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

HSE compliance

Performance analytics

Dashboards

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

The Stakeholder & Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing operational strategies, managing resources, and driving performance across multiple project delivery functions. This role is critical in maintaining project timelines, performance targets, and governance requirements within a complex and dynamic project environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operational activities across project delivery functions, ensuring alignment with project objectives and schedules.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, manage resources, and supervise teams and contractors for efficient project execution.
• Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics, implementing improvement actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with approved policies, procedures, and HSE standards, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
• Manage stakeholder communication, reporting, and operational updates, fostering effective collaboration.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, issues, and constraints, supporting the implementation of robust mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate interfaces across disciplines, functions, and project stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration.
• Supervise and mentor operational teams and contractors, promoting a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Maintain alignment of operational activities with project delivery schedules, milestones, and performance targets.
• Assignment: 5 months

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in operations, project delivery, stakeholder coordination, resource management, and performance oversight in complex infrastructure or mega-project environments.
• Proven track record in coordinating operational activities, managing teams and contractors, and supporting delivery alignment across multiple project workstreams.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or construction programs, including interface coordination, risk management, reporting, and HSE compliance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and coordination abilities, fostering effective relationships.
• Sound problem-solving, decision-making, and issue-resolution capabilities, managing competing priorities effectively.
• In-depth understanding of project delivery processes, operational governance, and performance management frameworks.
• Proficiency in HSE requirements, compliance obligations, and operational control processes, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Expertise in reporting, performance tracking, dashboards, and operational management tools for data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and support continuous improvement initiatives for operational excellence.