Senior Manager Security Operations

About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Manager - Security Operations to lead the fixed-site general security operating model within Riyadh Province. This full-time role is responsible for overseeing static guarding, security posts, access control, pedestrian and baggage screening, asset protection, and the performance of contracted guard forces. The position focuses on fixed-location security delivery and does not include patrol tasking, rapid response, alarm response, or security escorts, which are managed by the Senior Manager, Mobile Security & Patrols.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and assure fixed-site security operations across assigned assets, critical infrastructure, and public-realm locations, including static guarding, security-post coverage, access control, and screening services.
• Convert approved security requirements, MOSP controls, risk assessments, and asset security plans into site-specific standard operating procedures, post orders, and deployment plans.
• Lead General Security employees and contracted personnel, establishing clear reporting lines, shift-level supervision, and performance expectations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific procedures for static posts, fixed access points, visitor and contractor processing, credential verification, and restricted-area access.
• Establish, approve, issue, and periodically review post orders, access-control procedures, local emergency actions, and other fixed-site operational documentation.
• Monitor contracted guarding providers against approved staffing levels, licenses, rosters, and KPIs, documenting deficiencies and assigning corrective actions.
• Review and control proposed changes to security posts, shift arrangements, staffing levels, and contracted service scope, ensuring formal authorization before implementation.
• Plan and conduct documented field inspections of security posts, access-control points, and critical-infrastructure protection measures, recording non-conformances and verifying corrective actions.
• Lead fixed-site security readiness for new city asset openings and operational transitions, confirming all necessary arrangements before go-live.
• Direct the fixed-site operational response and follow-up for access breaches, screening failures, and asset-protection incidents, ensuring timely reporting and investigation support.
• Maintain documented tasking, escalation, and handover arrangements with Mobile Security & Patrols for reinforcement and incident response.
• Provide security operational input during stage-gate briefings, identifying fixed-site security requirements and readiness actions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent recognized qualification in security, risk, operations, business, or a related discipline.
• Professional Certifications such as CPP, CSMP, or PSP are desirable.
• Incident command, contract management, or health and safety qualifications are desirable.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in security operations, including substantial management responsibility.
• Proven leadership experience in static guarding, access control, fixed-post operations, and asset protection across multiple locations.
• Experience managing contracted guard forces, including staffing compliance, KPIs, non-conformance, and service recovery.
• Experience supporting asset openings, public-facing operations, and elevated security requirements in complex environments.
• Experience within Saudi Arabia, GCC, major destination, critical infrastructure, or giga-project environments is advantageous.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, and operates on a full-time basis within Qiddiya Investment Company. The position involves leading a team of General Security employees and contracted personnel, ensuring robust security operations across diverse fixed-site locations.