Chief Operations Officer – Giga Programme
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Lead operational strategy and governance for a large-scale infrastructure programme, managing cross-functional teams and engaging with government stakeholders.
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Overview
A Vision 2030 giga-project authority requires an exceptional COO to lead operational strategy, delivery governance, and programme management across a multi-billion riyal national infrastructure initiative.
Key Responsibilities
Define and implement operational governance frameworks across a 15,000+ workforce programme.
Lead cross-functional delivery teams spanning engineering, procurement, and government affairs.
Report directly to the CEO and engage with senior KSA government stakeholders.
Drive performance reporting and programme accountability structures.
Requirements
20+ years in senior operational leadership within large-scale infrastructure or government programmes.
Prior KSA or GCC giga-project experience strongly preferred.
Arabic language skills advantageous.
Exceptional leadership presence and government stakeholder management capability.
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