Job summary
The Senior Manager, Operational Readiness at Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh will lead preparation activities for major entertainment and cultural assets. They will ensure a controlled transition from project delivery to safe, compliant operations through integrated readiness planning, assurance and stakeholder alignment.
Key responsibilities
- Set and implement operational readiness strategy, governance and assurance methodology.
- Lead integrated readiness planning across people, process, technology, facilities and safety.
- Monitor milestones, interdependencies, risks and readiness KPIs.
- Embed operational requirements through design, procurement, commissioning and handover.
- Chair senior readiness reviews and direct mitigation and recovery plans.
- Oversee permits, licenses and regulatory compliance readiness.
- Manage consultants, contractors and third-party deliverables for readiness.
- Build team capability through coaching and performance management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management or related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, FM, HSE) preferred.
- Minimum 7 years relevant experience and 3 years in senior leadership.
- Experience with major or complex readiness and mobilization programmes.
Skills
Operational readinessProgramme integrationReadiness assuranceRisk managementStakeholder alignmentExecutive reportingMobilization planningTeam leadershipSOP developmentDependency resolution
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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