246 Continuous Improvement Manager jobs in Saudi Arabia
Continuous Improvement Manager
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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.
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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Continuous Improvement Manager to join our team! In this role you will focus on providing improvement to processes in various departments as well as recommending on best practices as instructed.
What You'll Be Doing:
Develops and maintains Policy, Processes, Procedures and related documents. Reviews Quality Manuals, documents, and implementation procedures to verify compliance with industry codes and standards, regulations and regulatory commitments.
Plans and executes required audit activities (schedules, plans, reports, finding resolutions, etc.).
Performs and adequately documents Internal Audits of assigned office, projects and jobsites, and manages all related follow-up activities. Audits conducted to assure compliance with Parsons standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes, specifications and drawings, including but not limited to: Design, Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Project Controls, Vendor/Subcontractor Management, Receiving, Handling & Storage, Construction, etc.
Facilitates processes improvement plans utilizing tools and systems to better achieve desired goals including financial and non financial ones.
Manage continuous improvement activities within the project / program including the implementation of Lean Six Sigma model over the currently active procedures.
Provide training to staff, and ensure knowledge transfer to client and others when requested.
Apply Business Process Modeling and Business Process Re-engineering methodologies to cater for the continuous improvement of current and future procedures. Collaborates with management for interface on Quality activities with internal or external organizations (customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and others).
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Certified Quality Manager
Certified Lead Auditor
Bachelor's Degree in field of expertise (or equivalent) and typically 10 + years of related work experience Certified Process Professional
Certified Quality Manager
Certified Lead Auditor
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#J-18808-LjbffrContinuous Improvement Manager
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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.
**Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Continuous Improvement Manager** to join our team! In this role you will focus on providing improvement to processes in various departments as well as recommending on best practices as instructed.
**What You'll Be Doing:**
+ Develops and maintains Policy, Processes, Procedures and related documents. Reviews Quality Manuals, documents, and implementation procedures to verify compliance with industry codes and standards, regulations and regulatory commitments.
+ Plans and executes required audit activities (schedules, plans, reports, finding resolutions, etc.).
+ Performs and adequately documents Internal Audits of assigned office, projects and jobsites, and manages all related follow-up activities. Audits conducted to assure compliance with Parsons standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes, specifications and drawings, including but not limited to: Design, Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Project Controls, Vendor/Subcontractor Management, Receiving, Handling & Storage, Construction, etc.
+ Facilitates processes improvement plans utilizing tools and systems to better achieve desired goals including financial and non financial ones.
+ Manage continuous improvement activities within the project / program including the implementation of Lean Six Sigma model over the currently active procedures.
+ Provide training to staff, and ensure knowledge transfer to client and others when requested.
+ Apply Business Process Modeling and Business Process Re-engineering methodologies to cater for the continuous improvement of current and future procedures. Collaborates with management for interface on Quality activities with internal or external organizations (customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and others).
+ Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**
+ Certified Quality Manager
+ Certified Lead Auditor
+ Bachelor's Degree in field of expertise (or equivalent) and typically 10 + years of related work experience Certified Process Professional
+ Certified Quality Manager
+ Certified Lead Auditor
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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Continuous Improvement Senior Manager
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ASMO is a groundbreaking joint venture between DHL and Saudi Aramco. Inheriting DHL's logistics excellence and Saudi Aramco's extensive supply chain ecosystem, we are here to set a new benchmark and redefine the procurement and supply chain landscape, enabling growth.
ASMO aims to be operational in 2025 and provide reliable end-to-end integrated procurement and supply chain services for companies across the industrial, energy, chemical, and petrochemical sectors. Our focus customers in the short term will be Saudi Aramco and its Affiliates. In the long term, all the industrial sectors within Saudi Arabia aim to reach the MENA region.
Objective:
Continuous Improvement Senior Manager role is responsible for the implementation of the OMS First Choice tools and methodology within the sites. Develops, maintains, and executes the CI roadmap that aligns with strategy, accounting for both internal and external process and financial improvement. The role holder supports and contributes to the ongoing development of OMS First Choice, but the primary focus of the role is delivery and implementation.
General Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the robust deployment of OMS FC & CI within the ASMO.
- Establish a culture of continues improvements with strong customer centric focus.
- Manage, develop and allocate resources of the OMS FC.
- Implement of key strategic initiatives - Performance Dialoges and Gemba walks.
- Deliver CI initiatives with clear and measurable targets.
- Ensure knowledge and best practice sharing within the re-engineering OMS First Choice in the ASMO.
- Continuous improvement of the calibre and maturity of resources in the business.
- Responsible for the overall improvement in business standards.
- Support for Smart Productivity and similar digital solutions to ensure sustainability.
- Act as the customer liaison point for Continuous Improvement. Partners with customer to develop requirements and define solution sets.
- Leads and directs large, multi-site continuous improvement projects and implementation of solutions.
- Recommend training and development interventions for team members to build their capabilities.
- Team leadership, coaching, development, performance management etc.
- Maintain succession plan for the key roles in his/her team.
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices to increase productivity and operational efficiency.
- Implement all relevant Department's policies, processes, procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
- Contribute to the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet departmental requirements, policies and standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university is required.
- Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university is preferred.
- English, Arabic – Fluent.
- 11+ years of experience in logistics and supply chain.
Core Competency:
- Lean implementations and success stories, especially in the supply chain industry.
- The role holder needs to be creative and innovative and able to challenge the status quo.
- Proven stakeholder management track record through OMS FC Implementations.
- Project Management experience is highly desirable.
- Ability to influence without formal authority is essential.
- Ability to collaborate with operations leaders across all levels within the operation is essential.
- Affinity with Data Analysis tools and methodologies.
- Presentation skills on good level, allowing the role holder of sharing best practices with wider communities on face-to-face or on-line environments.
- Training skills are essential.
Continuous Service Improvement Manager
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About us
At VisionX, we cut through the noise. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to demolish business complexity with AI—no off-the-shelf solutions, just custom, agile systems designed for your unique challenges. Our innovative approach to problem-solving is what sets us apart in the industry.
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with world-leading brands and Fortune 1000 companies, leveraging deep expertise in computer vision, 3D modeling, AR, VR, decision sciences, and IoT. Our approach isn’t about following trends—it’s about setting them and fast-tracking your AI journey with tailored strategies, accelerators, and pre-trained AI assets that build real Intellectual Property.
Our achievements speak for themselves. We are recognized among Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2020, Microsoft, and Snap Inc. We deliver breakthrough solutions that drive tangible growth. We’re not here to keep up but to redefine what’s possible, and our track record proves it.
Your Role:
As a Continuous Service Improvement Manager, you will be responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement across all IT services. You will develop and implement a structured plan to enhance service delivery, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. This involves collaborating with various teams, analyzing performance data, identifying areas for improvement, and leading the implementation of changes. A key aspect of this role is developing a quarterly plan for continuous improvement, ensuring its successful execution, and tracking its impact on overall service quality. You will be responsible for communicating the plan and its progress to relevant stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a service improvement role, preferably within an IT environment.
- Strong understanding of IT service management (ITSM) principles and frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience in data analysis and performance reporting.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence change.
- A proactive and results-oriented approach.
- Experience in developing and tracking project plans.
What You Need:
- A passion for service excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into actionable improvement plans.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in using service management tools and reporting platforms.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong working relationships.
- A desire to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in service management.
Why Choose Us
Our global network of industry experts and mentors helps shape your growth and future. We believe in delivering client value through our work. We build products that are not good or great, but outstanding.
You deliver! We will make your stay and journey with us worthwhile.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.
#J-18808-LjbffrOperational Excellence Engineer
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National Company for Mechanical Systems – NCMS
The National Company for Mechanical Systems (NCMS) is a Saudi limited liability company established in 2006, specializing in the localization of advanced technologies in alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The company provides high-precision manufacturing services for mechanical and optical components, as well as comprehensive environmental and engineering testing solutions. NCMS is distinguished by its fully integrated capabilities in design, manufacturing, analysis, testing, and logistical support.
Headquarters
: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job location
: Riyadh, kharj
Job Title
: Operational Excellence Engineer
Job Description:
- Evaluate existing processes, procedure, systems, and Suggest solutions to fill the gaps.
- Lead change initiatives with humility guide the departments to achieve the perfection in attaining high quality processes.
- Ensure various operational excellence programs are implemented as per the plan.
- Track, coordinate and evaluate process improvement measures in association with functions and departments.
- Develop excellence project plans, implement, coordinate and guide the team members in the tasks, motivate teams, resolve conflicts and support the team when required to achieve the desired results.
- Lead the Lean Six Sigma learning environment and associate development by guiding, facilitating and assisting with training events and simulation exercises.
- Apply various Lean manufacturing philosophy, use six sigma tools, methodology to optimize the cost, quality and time objectives.
- Facilitate Business Process Improvement projects (Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma and other improvement programs) and coach/train improvement teams to implement the process. Evaluate and prepare progress report for the meetings.
- Create flow of value, evaluate existing processes, suggest lean principals without hurting the output quality. Contribute in improving end-to-end workflow optimization.
- Deliver projects that provide quantifiable, statistically significant and sustainable business process performance improvements in alignment to goals / objectives.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree - of Engineering, Business Administration, or related.
Minimum work of experience 0-4 years.
Type of employment and working hours:
Full-time 48 hours
Job Benefits:
Motivating work environment
Professional Training and Development Programs
Opportunities for Career Growth
Annual leave and additional benefits according to the company's police
Applications time window:
09/10/2025 – 30/10/2025
Operational Excellence Engineer
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Position Overview:
We are seeking a
highly motivated Operational Excellence Engineer
to join our team in Jeddah. This role is key in driving operational efficiency and supporting a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. We are looking for a
fresh graduate
or an
engineer with up to 1–2 years of experience
who is passionate about process optimization and lean manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Analysis & Improvement:
- Conduct thorough assessments of current manufacturing and operational processes to identify inefficiencies.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to design and implement improvement initiatives.
- Create and analyze Value Stream Maps to visualize workflows and identify bottlenecks or waste.
Data Analysis & Reporting:
- Collect and analyze operational data to measure performance against established KPIs.
- Develop clear and actionable reports summarizing project outcomes and areas of improvement.
- Utilize statistical tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab) to support data-driven decision-making.
Project Management:
- Lead and support cross-functional improvement projects from planning through execution.
- Prepare project timelines, track progress, and ensure delivery within scope and schedule.
- Facilitate regular project meetings and ensure transparent communication with all stakeholders.
Training & Development:
- Assist in developing and delivering training sessions on Lean tools and problem-solving techniques.
- Mentor colleagues on basic continuous improvement tools and practices.
- Contribute to building a strong continuous improvement mindset across teams.
Change Management:
- Collaborate with management to implement change initiatives aligned with operational goals.
- Assess the impact of changes and support strategies to manage resistance.
- Document and communicate process changes clearly to ensure smooth transitions.
Continuous Learning:
- Stay updated on industry best practices, new technologies, and trends in operational excellence.
- Attend relevant workshops and training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in
Industrial Engineering
(mandatory). - Fresh graduate
or with a
maximum of 1–2 years of experience
in a related field. - Solid understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
- Proficient in Excel and basic statistical analysis software (Minitab or similar is a plus).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken).
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical insurance.
- Career growth opportunities and professional development support.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment focused on operational excellence.
Department Manager - Operational Excellence
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About the job Department Manager - Operational Excellence
- Review and update policies, processes and procedures , quality assurance, continuous improvement, risk management, training and projects monitoring & reporting.
- Developing and getting ratified department operating structure and department operating processes and procedures based on the PMM processes and procedures.
- Assessing the capability of the existing PMO Department staff and recommend appropriate roles and responsibilities
- Preparing the department knowledge transfer program which includes comprehensive on-the-job learning
- Motivating employees to improve performance by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Ensuring the Stage Gate Process is applied consistently to projects.
- Establishing and maintaining a quality management system for the PMO that is aligned with the PMM.
- Ensuring that the quality assurance management is implemented for each project
- Analyzing data to identify operational trends and opportunities for improvement
- Coordinating with other departments within the organization to ensure successful implementation of initiatives
- Reviewing bidders quality submittals
- Implementing a Risk Management procedure and system that is in alignment with the PMM template. This will include establishing a typical risk register to facilitate identification of risks, likelihood of occurrence, mitigation measures and assignment of responsibilities.
- Enforcing the establishment of Risk Registers for each project by the Construction Management contractor.
- Review the Risk Registers of all projects on a monthly basis.
- Analyze project performance data to identify risks and issues.
- Preparing reports on operational performance, including benchmarks against industry standards or best practices
- Reviewing, validating and consolidating project monthly dashboards and reports highlighting any concerns
- Developing consolidated NWC dashboard in accordance with the available PMIS requirements
- Developing and issuing periodical project dashboards, presentations, and reports to concerned internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide the support in completing all the requested tasks in PMIS.
- Develop set of KPIs to measure the performance of the projects and clusters
- Ensure the timely and accuracy of project data input to the PMIS (i.e Primavera P6, Oracle Project Module, Oracle Unifier, etc.).
- Coordinate performance evaluation of contractors and consultants by clusters management and classify (on the basis of capability and performance).
- Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.
- Bachelor degree in engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum 20 years experience in project management environment on large projects include overall responsibility for setting up and running a PMO.
- Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience of professional project management processes and procedures.
- Working knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up / set up work processes.
- Involvement in continuous improvement and capacity building / talent development.
- Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory and personnel administrative functions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience of working internationally (preference KSA experience).
General Description of Role and Responsibilities:
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
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Sr. Operational Excellence Manager
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Khobar, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 10/12/2025
- Be Part ofthe Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the futureof Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards ofexcellence.
- Experiencethe Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality,accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, whileembracing harmony—this is the Qadsiah Way.
Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game
At Al-Qadsiah Club we create more than teams! We’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations. While shaping the future of Saudi sports.
This is more than just a job! It’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.
OverviewThe Senior Manager – Operational Excellence is responsible for driving a culture of efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across all operational areas of Al-Qadsiah Club. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this role provides strategic oversight on policies, processes, and controls, ensuring that the club’s operations are sustainable, scalable, and aligned with long-term strategic goals. The position will oversee policy development, budgeting, business planning, risk management, quality assurance, and operational controls, while also preparing the club for future growth and operational resilience.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, implement, and maintain operational policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and compliance across all departments.
- Regularly review and update policies to reflect best practices, SAFF/SPL regulations, and Ministry of Sport requirements.
- Ensure policies are effectively communicated, embedded, and monitored.
- Lead the development of the Operations Department’s annual business plan in alignment with the club’s strategic objectives.
- Drive the preparation and monitoring of operational budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and resource optimization.
- Support the Director of Operations in financial forecasting and aligning operational expenditures with approved budgets.
- Establish, monitor, and report on department-level KPIs to track performance, efficiency, and quality.
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide transparent performance insights to leadership.
- Ensure accountability and continuous improvement through measurable outcomes.
- Develop and oversee a quality assurance framework to ensure high standards across facilities, fan experience, retail, and logistics.
- Identify operational risks and gaps, implementing mitigation strategies and control measures.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and elevate critical issues to senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with ISO, QMS, and other relevant quality frameworks where applicable.
- Develop and implement a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to safeguard operations during disruptions.
- Lead scenario planning, simulations, and readiness exercises to ensure operational resilience.
- Coordinate with IT, Safety, and Security teams to integrate contingency planning across the club.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and lead operational excellence projects across multiple departments.
- Implement internal controls to safeguard assets, reduce waste, and prevent operational risks.
- Introduce new systems, digital tools, and methodologies that improve operational governance and effectiveness.
- Support large-scale projects (e.g., High Performance Center, facility upgrades, retail enhancements) ensuring readiness, quality, and compliance.
- Act as a key advisor to the Director of Operations on operational risks, efficiencies, and business improvements.
- Mentor and guide department managers and staff to embed a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Safety, IT, Facilities, etc.) to ensure seamless operations.
- Engage with external vendors and contractors to ensure alignment with club standards and operational goals.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10–12 years of progressive experience in operations, governance, and quality management, with at least 4–5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Strong expertise in policy and procedure development, budgeting, risk management, and business continuity planning.
- Proven experience leading operational excellence initiatives, preferably within sports, facilities management, or complex organizations.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or similar frameworks preferred.
- Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, QMS, risk frameworks) is essential.
- Strong financial acumen with hands‑on experience in budget development and management.
- Exceptional leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic and analytical mindset.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance.
- Proven ability to design and implement operational controls and KPIs.
- Effective in policy writing, process standardization, and reporting.
- Skilled in business continuity and crisis management.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
- Commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable improvement.
- Be Part of the Legacy: Join aclub that’s redefining the futureof Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards ofexcellence.
- Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality,accountability, diversity, synergy,innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony. This is the QadsiahWay.
Sr. Operational Excellence Manager
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Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game
At
Al-Qadsiah Club
we create more than teams We're crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations. While shaping the future of Saudi sports.
This is more than just a job It's an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you'll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation's sports vision, and making history every step of the way.
Overview:
The Senior Manager – Operational Excellence is responsible for driving a culture of efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across all operational areas of Al-Qadsiah Club. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this role provides strategic oversight on policies, processes, and controls, ensuring that the club's operations are sustainable, scalable, and aligned with long-term strategic goals. The position will oversee policy development, budgeting, business planning, risk management, quality assurance, and operational controls, while also preparing the club for future growth and operational resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
Governance, Policies & Procedures
•Develop, implement, and maintain operational policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and compliance across all departments.
•Regularly review and update policies to reflect best practices, SAFF/SPL regulations, and Ministry of Sport requirements.
•Ensure policies are effectively communicated, embedded, and monitored.
Strategic Planning & Budgeting
•Lead the development of the Operations Department's annual business plan in alignment with the club's strategic objectives.
•Drive the preparation and monitoring of operational budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and resource optimization.
•Support the Director of Operations in financial forecasting and aligning operational expenditures with approved budgets.
Performance Management & KPIs
•Establish, monitor, and report on department-level KPIs to track performance, efficiency, and quality.
•Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide transparent performance insights to leadership.
•Ensure accountability and continuous improvement through measurable outcomes.
Quality Assurance & Risk Management
•Develop and oversee a quality assurance framework to ensure high standards across facilities, fan experience, retail, and logistics.
•Identify operational risks and gaps, implementing mitigation strategies and control measures.
•Conduct regular risk assessments and escalate critical issues to senior leadership.
•Ensure compliance with ISO, QMS, and other relevant quality frameworks where applicable.
Business Continuity & Resilience
•Develop and implement a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to safeguard operations during disruptions.
•Lead scenario planning, simulations, and readiness exercises to ensure operational resilience.
•Coordinate with IT, Safety, and Security teams to integrate contingency planning across the club.
Operational Enhancements & Controls
•Identify opportunities for process optimization and lead operational excellence projects across multiple departments.
•Implement internal controls to safeguard assets, reduce waste, and prevent operational risks.
•Introduce new systems, digital tools, and methodologies that improve operational governance and effectiveness.
•Support large-scale projects (e.g., High Performance Center, facility upgrades, retail enhancements) ensuring readiness, quality, and compliance.
Leadership & Collaboration
• Act as a key advisor to the Director of Operations on operational risks, efficiencies, and business improvements.
• Mentor and guide department managers and staff to embed a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Safety, IT, Facilities, etc.) to ensure seamless operations.
• Engage with external vendors and contractors to ensure alignment with club standards and operational goals.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
•Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (Master's preferred).
•10–12 years of progressive experience in operations, governance, and quality management, with at least 4–5 years in a senior leadership role.
•Strong expertise in policy and procedure development, budgeting, risk management, and business continuity planning.
•Proven experience leading operational excellence initiatives, preferably within sports, facilities management, or complex organizations.
•Certification in Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or similar frameworks preferred.
•Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, QMS, risk frameworks) is essential.
•Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in budget development and management.
•Exceptional leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Key Competencies:
•Strategic and analytical mindset.
•Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance.
•Proven ability to design and implement operational controls and KPIs.
•Effective in policy writing, process standardization, and reporting.
•Skilled in business continuity and crisis management.
•Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
•Commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable improvement.
Benefits
Why Join Al-Qadsiah?
- Be Part of the Legacy:
Join a club that's redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence. - Experience the Culture:
Thrive in an environment that values
quality, accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony
. This is the Qadsiah Way.
Manager, MRO Operational Excellence
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JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE
The MRO Operations Excellence department serves as a bridge between MRO Production and MRO Projects with the goal of alignment and efficient operation. The Manager, MRO Operations Excellence, is overall responsible in driving excellence and closing identified gaps whether this comes from already experienced, lessons learned or foreseeing issues and attending/actioning for the purpose of efficiency and excellence. The Manager, MRO Operations Excellence will be in close daily liaison with both, Projects and Production teams, and other internal departments, as necessary, to fulfil said duties. He/she will be spearheading change and be an integral part of the continual learning and implementation. The Manager, MRO Operations Excellence will further have close liaison with Procurement, Business Development and Project Controls departments for alignment and optimization purposes, whether for procurement contracts or client contracts and day to day matters and share and or action experience for further alignment. The process of excellence and optimization will have many areas of application which are not fully listed here. This is because projects and production are the recipient departments of nearly all support functions in the yard and some improvement opportunities may/will extend to other departments. Ownership, close collaboration with other departments and perseverance are key parts of the role and the department.
Key Accountabilities
- Identify procedural gaps because of execution/deliveries and develop revisions to existing MRO procedures or propose amendments and follow through for closure. Changes/optimizations required may not be strictly within the operations group and close cross function liaison will be required.
- Spearhead changes required with the goal of efficiency optimization for the time required for projects re-delivery.
- Coordinate daily with all relevant departments whether within or out of operations group.
- Follow related technological advancements and recommend improvements through developing case studies and reports to MRO VP. Assists in developing CAPEX and follows through to application and closure for the MRO initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Ops Project Control department, assists in MRO budgets formation and MRO manpower requirements
- Develop KPI's and objectives related to MRO projects, develop the measures, distributions and follows for application.
- Initiate and close, as required, applicable to the function NCRs, whether from client and or internal and coordinates with QA/QC as required for closure.
- Assist in vendors evaluations from production/projects and collectively dispatches to Procurement department.
- Analyze production efficiencies and production flows and recommend strategies for improvement through assigned Production Process Engineers and Interface Engineers. Follow through execution and closure.
- Accountable for MRO projects procurement cycle with the assigned procurement team and liaises with PSCM as required to support project requirements. Analyzing and acting the best options available in a timely manner to meet project commitments and redeliveries.
- Provide contracts administration and provide insight into potential contracts whether for clients or Procurement with vendors and subcontractors according to experience gained on delivered projects/services.
- Prepare department budgets and make proposals towards management regarding processes optimization and CAPEX for the continual improvement of productivity and efficiency as applicable.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field for his function. Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)
- Relevant technical qualifications from Shipyard environments
- Project Management
- Contract Management
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Cost Management
- Production processes
- Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS suite),
- Knowledge of Shipyard terminology and shipboard familiarity.
- Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high energy levels, and strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Spearheading attributes, proactive and a "can do approach"
Experience
- At least 18 years of shipyard experience in ship/rig repairs, fabrications.
Languages
- Excellent Communication Skills (oral and written) in the English Language.