Strategic Operations Readiness Lead

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh seeks a senior leader to drive operational readiness across major assets and programmes, ensuring a smooth transition from project delivery to safe, compliant operations.

You will set readiness direction, govern assurance, manage risks, and coordinate with executives and cross-functional teams to enable timely activations.

The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's (Master’s preferred), with PMP/PRINCE2 certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in operational readiness, mobilisation, project delivery or asset activation on major programmes.
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, facilities management, HSE or programme management are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define operational readiness strategy, governance, standardisation and activation gates.
• Lead integrated readiness planning across people, process, technology, facilities and safety.
• Provide senior oversight of milestones, risks, issues and decisions.
• Ensure readiness is embedded across design, procurement, handover and mobilisation.
• Chair readiness reviews and direct recovery plans for critical gaps affecting safety or activation.
• Oversee operating model, workforce, SOPs and service mobilisation readiness.
• Govern permits, licenses and regulatory interfaces with accountable teams.
• Advise executives on readiness status, options and residual risks.
• Lead assurance reviews, inspections and trials to progress through stage gates.
• Manage consultants, contractors and operators with clear scope and accountability.
• Develop team capability through coaching and performance standards.
• Champion continuous improvement and standardisation of readiness practices.

Skills

Operational readiness leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Program governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh seeks a senior leader to drive operational readiness across major assets and programmes, ensuring a smooth transition from project delivery to safe, compliant operations.

You will set readiness direction, govern assurance, manage risks, and coordinate with executives and cross-functional teams to enable timely activations.

The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's (Master’s preferred), with PMP/PRINCE2 certifications preferred.