Operations Lead (Director)

Overview

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.
• **Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in operations, project management, or business leadership roles within the construction, engineering, PMC, consultancy, or infrastructure sectors.**
• Demonstrated experience leading large multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects or portfolios.
• Strong background in client relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and executive-level communication.
• Proven ability to manage operational performance, resource planning, and delivery across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in developing and implementing operational strategies, policies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Solid understanding of project delivery methodologies, commercial management, contract administration, and risk management principles.
• Track record of supporting business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, account management, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance operational objectives and business priorities.
• Experience working with government entities, major developers, or giga-projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, people management, coaching, and mentoring skills with the ability to build and maintain high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management and business reporting tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and relevant enterprise management systems.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, or equivalent are advantageous.
• **Saudi nationals preferred.**

Key Competencies* Operational Leadership

• Client and Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership and Development
• Business Development and Growth
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Commercial and Financial Awareness
• Resource Management
• Risk and Issue Management
• Process Improvement and Change Management
• Communication and Influencing Skills
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Collaboration and Relationship Building
• Preferred Experience* Previous experience within a PMC or engineering consultancy environment.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure, mixed-use, hospitality, transportation, or giga-development projects.
• Familiarity with the Saudi Arabian construction market, regulatory environment, and key public-sector stakeholders.