Manager Operational Readiness DA

About the Role

Qiddiya is seeking a Manager, Operational Readiness DA to lead operational readiness planning and delivery for assigned assets and programs. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires translating strategic objectives into integrated plans, governance, assurance, and mobilization activities. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders, resolving dependencies, and ensuring that all necessary components—people, processes, systems, facilities, permits, and services—are ready for activation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of integrated operational readiness strategies, plans, schedules, and governance frameworks.
• Manage readiness reporting for assigned scopes, including milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, and evidence of completion.
• Coordinate operational requirements with project delivery and ensure readiness needs are reflected in design, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Drive the development and assurance of operating models, SOPs, workforce, training, OS&E, technology, facilities, and service mobilization plans.
• Lead cross-functional readiness reviews, workshops, inspections, rehearsals, trials, and activation decision gates.
• Oversee permit, license, and regulatory readiness planning in coordination with accountable functions and external authorities.
• Establish acceptance criteria and ensure readiness evidence is complete, accurate, and suitable for management assurance.
• Identify critical gaps and direct mitigation plans to protect safety, compliance, customer experience, and opening dates.
• Prepare executive reports and recommendations, and escalate material blockers requiring leadership decisions.
• Manage consultants and service providers within assigned scope, including deliverable quality, schedule, and performance.
• Provide direction, coaching, and quality review to readiness team members and workstream owners.
• Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement of operational readiness processes, tools, and standards.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this role should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in operational readiness, project management, or a related field. The position requires a proven ability to lead complex initiatives and manage diverse stakeholder groups effectively.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic and evolving project environment at Qiddiya. The role involves significant coordination across various internal departments and external partners.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process and salary will be disclosed to qualified candidates.