Job summary
Director of Operational Readiness at Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh responsible for leading readiness strategy and governance for an assigned portfolio. The role coordinates cross-functional activation plans, assurance, risk management and stakeholder alignment to enable safe, compliant opening and transition into operations.
Key responsibilities
- Define and lead operational readiness strategy and portfolio governance.
- Set readiness standards, decision gates, reporting and escalation protocols.
- Manage integration of operating models, workforce, processes and technology.
- Plan sequencing, dependencies, resource prioritization and recovery actions.
- Review readiness evidence and commission targeted assurance activities.
- Coordinate cross-functional plans, schedules, interfaces and acceptance criteria.
- Advise decision-makers on activation options, constraints and residual risks.
- Develop readiness capability and oversee transfer to business-as-usual operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management or related field.
- Postgraduate qualification desirable but not mandatory.
- Relevant certifications in project, programme, risk, facilities or readiness desirable.
- 12+ years' experience in operational management, readiness, mobilization or asset activation.
- Proven experience leading readiness portfolios in large-scale development or infrastructure.
Skills
Operational readinessPortfolio governanceIntegrated planningAssurance frameworksRisk managementStakeholder engagementResource prioritizationExecutive reportingTeam leadershipTransition management
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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