Chief Operating Officer

About the Role

Cultural Assets Group (مجموعة الأصول الثقافية) is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead the operational activities across the Group and its subsidiary companies. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reports directly to the Group CEO. The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for achieving strategic objectives, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving integration across all subsidiaries. The role focuses on improving execution quality and operational performance while ensuring compliance with the Group's governance, policies, and approved standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operational performance of all subsidiary companies and Group projects.
• Translate the Group's strategy into actionable operational plans at the subsidiary level and track execution within approved timelines.
• Support subsidiary CEOs in addressing operational challenges and driving improvements.
• Develop and monitor operational KPIs for both Group and subsidiary levels, analyzing variances and implementing corrective actions.
• Submit periodic reports on operational performance and challenges to the Group CEO and Executive Committee.
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, productivity, and reduce waste and operating costs.

Operational Development and Integration

• Develop and standardize operational frameworks, policies, and procedures across the Group.
• Oversee the improvement of operational processes to enhance agility, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Oversee the design and activation of operational frameworks and internal controls.
• Strengthen integration and coordination across subsidiaries to maximize shared resources and expertise.
• Support the deployment and effective use of Shared Services models.
• Oversee the allocation of operational resources in line with Group priorities.
• Support the operational and execution dimensions of new Group expansions and projects.

Transformation and Compliance

• Lead operational and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support process automation and the enhancement of operational systems.
• Adopt international best practices in operations and enterprise management.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across subsidiaries.
• Oversee operational risk management and mitigation plans.
• Ensure subsidiary compliance with applicable regulations and approved policies.
• Work with Legal, Finance, and HR to ensure integrated enterprise governance.
• Ensure readiness of business continuity plans and effective management of operational crises.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a strategic partner to the Group CEO and Group Executive Management.
• Represent the operational dimension in executive and strategic forums.
• Support the Board of Directors and Executive Committees on matters relating to performance and operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant operational leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage operational performance across multiple entities.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing operational strategies and frameworks.
• Experience in driving operational efficiency, process improvement, and digital transformation.