Assistant Manager - Operational Readiness - 50013217 - DA3
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LocationRiyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4–5 yrs
DepartmentOperational Readiness
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 21, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live12h ago
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Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, operations management, project management or a related discipline
4-5 years of relevant experience in operational readiness, mobilisation, project delivery or asset activation workstreams
Coordinate and control operational readiness workstreams for assigned assets and programmes
Prepare and manage integrated operational readiness plans, schedules, trackers and governance routines
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and confirm alignment of milestones, dependencies, responsibilities and acceptance criteria
Monitor readiness performance, analyse gaps and recommend corrective actions
Support the development and review of operating models, mobilisation plans, SOPs, staffing, training, OS&E and service requirements
Coordinate asset handover readiness, commissioning interfaces, inspections, rehearsals, operational trials and close-out activities
Manage permit, licence and regulatory readiness inputs in coordination with responsible teams and authorities
Prepare management reports, dashboards, presentations, action logs and decision papers
Facilitate readiness meetings and workshops, record decisions and drive timely closure of actions
Maintain readiness evidence and ensure records are complete, controlled and available for assurance reviews
Support risk and issue management, including escalation of critical blockers and follow-up of mitigation actions
Guide specialists and consultants on assigned deliverables and quality expectations
Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement of readiness standards and templates
PMP, PRINCE2, facilities management, operational readiness, HSE or risk management certification is preferred
General Summary:
Coordinate and control operational readiness workstreams for assigned assets and programmes, ensuring that plans, dependencies, evidence and actions are managed to support safe and timely operational activation. The role supports management decision-making and drives day-to-day follow-up across multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
1.
Prepare and manage integrated operational readiness plans, schedules, trackers and governance routines for assigned scopes.
2.
Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and confirm alignment of milestones, dependencies, responsibilities and acceptance criteria.
3.
Monitor readiness performance, analyse gaps and recommend corrective actions to protect activation dates.
4.
Support the development and review of operating models, mobilisation plans, SOPs, staffing, training, OS&E and service requirements.
5.
Coordinate asset handover readiness, commissioning interfaces, inspections, rehearsals, operational trials and close-out activities.
6.Manage permit, licence and regulatory readiness inputs in coordination with responsible teams and authorities.
7.Prepare management reports, dashboards, presentations, action logs and decision papers.
8.Facilitate readiness meetings and workshops, record decisions and drive timely closure of actions.
9.Maintain readiness evidence and ensure records are complete, controlled and available for assurance reviews.
10.Support risk and issue management, including escalation of critical blockers and follow-up of mitigation actions.
11.Guide specialists and consultants on assigned deliverables and quality expectations.
12.Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement of readiness standards and templates.
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, operations management, project management or a related discipline.
Professional Certifications (if required)
PMP, PRINCE2, facilities management, operational readiness, HSE or risk management certification is preferred.
Years of Experience
4-5 years of relevant experience in operational readiness, mobilisation, project delivery or asset activation workstreams.