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Head of Resilience Strategy & Operations

NEOM

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Overview

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

Overview

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

Role Overview

The Head of Resilience Strategy & Operations is responsible for leading and implementing NEOM’s Resilience Strategy, ensuring cross-organizational alignment, and overseeing key resilience functions across Crisis Management, Business Continuity, Strategic Urban Resilience, Contingency Planning, and Resilience by Design. This role integrates resilience considerations into NEOM’s broader GRC strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to establish NEOM as a global leader in resilience practices and technologies. The Head of Resilience Strategy & Operations safeguards NEOM’s infrastructure, services, and reputation through proactive resilience measures. Additionally, this role provides leadership and support during active NEOM Crisis events to ensure effective response and coordination.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Head of Resilience Strategy & Operations responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Strategy Implementation

  • Lead execution of NEOM’s Resilience Strategy across all sub-domains.
  • Translate the strategy into NEOM-wide standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance and consistent application.
  • Oversee the development of core resilience frameworks, including Business Continuity, Incident Management, Crisis Management, Strategic Urban Resilience, and Resilience by Design.
  • Integrate resilience principles from the initial design stage across NEOM’s infrastructure lifecycle.
  • Guide Regions and Sectors in resilience planning and execution.

Operations & Management

  • Leverage digital resilience solutions to enhance resilience capabilities and global best practices.
  • Establish and maintain a strategic risk profile, identifying resilience risks and opportunities.
  • Ensure ongoing testing (e.g., drills, simulations) and training to validate resilience effectiveness.
  • Ensure the Crisis Management Team and supporting processes are well-resourced and effective.
  • Manage procurement activities and vendor relationships related to resilience.
  • Provide leadership and decision-making support during NEOM Crisis events, ensuring swift coordination and execution of response plans.

Reporting & Analytics

  • Deliver progress reports and dashboards to the Executive Director and other senior leaders.
  • Provide insights and updates to relevant committees to enhance decision-making on resilience matters.
  • Establish and monitor key resilience KPIs.

Team Leadership & Department Management

  • Prepare and manage the Resilience Unit’s budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain high-caliber talent, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
  • Set clear KPIs and development plans for team members, driving performance accountability.
  • Lead cross-functional collaborations and advise on broader governance, risk, and compliance issues.

Global Expertise & External Engagement

  • Represent NEOM in global resilience forums to stay updated on emerging trends and best practices.
  • Track regional and international resilience developments, advising on implications and opportunities.
  • Maintain current knowledge of resilience standards, technologies, and innovations.
  • Oversee NEOM-wide incident response, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for critical incidents, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Culture and Values

  • Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values
  • Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
  • Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.

Experience & Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • 20+ years’ experience in Resilience, with a background in risk management, compliance, audit, or consulting.
  • Expertise in resilience frameworks, business continuity, strategic urban resilience, and operational risk management.
  • Strong financial management and budgeting capabilities.
  • Proven ability to formulate and execute long-term resilience strategies.
  • Experience integrating digital resilience solutions and advanced technologies into resilience programs.
  • Skilled in emergency response, crisis communication, and continuity planning.
  • Strong data analysis and risk assessment capabilities.
  • Demonstrated success in leading large-scale resilience or BCM initiatives.
  • Professional certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer are preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.
  • Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
  • Industry certifications in BCI, PMI, ITIL, or equivalent is desirable.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level Director
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Head of Resilience Strategy & Operations

Neom

Posted 23 days ago

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Job ID: 14712

Sector:

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Location: NEOM, Saudi Arabia

OVERVIEW

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Head of Resilience Strategy & Operations is responsible for leading and implementing NEOM’s Resilience Strategy, ensuring cross-organizational alignment, and overseeing key resilience functions across Crisis Management, Business Continuity, Strategic Urban Resilience, Contingency Planning, and Resilience by Design. This role integrates resilience considerations into NEOM’s broader GRC strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to establish NEOM as a global leader in resilience practices and technologies. The Head of Resilience Strategy & Operations safeguards NEOM’s infrastructure, services, and reputation through proactive resilience measures. Additionally, this role provides leadership and support during active NEOM Crisis events to ensure effective response and coordination.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Head of Resilience Strategy & Operations responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Strategy Implementation

  • Lead execution of NEOM’s Resilience Strategy across all sub-domains.
  • Translate the strategy into NEOM-wide standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance and consistent application.
  • Oversee the development of core resilience frameworks, including Business Continuity, Incident Management, Crisis Management, Strategic Urban Resilience, and Resilience by Design.
  • Integrate resilience principles from the initial design stage across NEOM’s infrastructure lifecycle.
  • Guide Regions and Sectors in resilience planning and execution.

Operations & Management

  • Leverage digital resilience solutions to enhance resilience capabilities and global best practices.
  • Establish and maintain a strategic risk profile, identifying resilience risks and opportunities.
  • Ensure ongoing testing (e.g., drills, simulations) and training to validate resilience effectiveness.
  • Ensure the Crisis Management Team and supporting processes are well-resourced and effective.
  • Manage procurement activities and vendor relationships related to resilience.
  • Provide leadership and decision-making support during NEOM Crisis events, ensuring swift coordination and execution of response plans.

Reporting & Analytics

  • Deliver progress reports and dashboards to the Executive Director and other senior leaders.
  • Provide insights and updates to relevant committees to enhance decision-making on resilience matters.
  • Establish and monitor key resilience KPIs.

Team Leadership & Department Management

  • Prepare and manage the Resilience Unit’s budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain high-caliber talent, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
  • Set clear KPIs and development plans for team members, driving performance accountability.
  • Lead cross-functional collaborations and advise on broader governance, risk, and compliance issues.

Global Expertise & External Engagement

  • Represent NEOM in global resilience forums to stay updated on emerging trends and best practices.
  • Track regional and international resilience developments, advising on implications and opportunities.
  • Maintain current knowledge of resilience standards, technologies, and innovations.
  • Oversee NEOM-wide incident response, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for critical incidents, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Culture and Values

  • Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values
  • Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
  • Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • 20+ years’ experience in Resilience, with a background in risk management, compliance, audit, or consulting.
  • Expertise in resilience frameworks, business continuity, strategic urban resilience, and operational risk management.
  • Strong financial management and budgeting capabilities.
  • Proven ability to formulate and execute long-term resilience strategies.
  • Experience integrating digital resilience solutions and advanced technologies into resilience programs.
  • Skilled in emergency response, crisis communication, and continuity planning.
  • Strong data analysis and risk assessment capabilities.
  • Demonstrated success in leading large-scale resilience or BCM initiatives.
  • Professional certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer are preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.
  • Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
  • Industry certifications in BCI, PMI, ITIL, or equivalent is desirable.

NEOM is committed to attracting and retaining the highest caliber of employees to support NEOM’s vision, mission and strategy. NEOM sources the best candidates based on fit for the role and searches local and global markets to identify talent.

NEOM is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, disability, age, or any other form of discrimination/other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

As part of our recruitment process, NEOM will undertake reference checks to confirm suitability for the role. All offers of employment are subject to references, evidence of all qualifications and awards, and other background checks being satisfactorily completed. Additionally, all offers are subject to the candidate being able to successfully obtain a work visa to enter and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned. To meet NEOM’s objectives and business needs, the work location is subject to change. Non office-based roles involve outdoor activities. Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors and on construction sites as part of their job responsibilities.

NEOM uses artificial intelligence as part of its recruitment process to assist and enhance efficiency. However, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters, ensuring that NEOM’s employment process remains fair and transparent.

The actions of our team should always support the NEOM Values

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Business Operations Specialist

KBR Inc.

Posted 7 days ago

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Title: Business Operations Specialist • Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA, Qatar, and Iraq) • Reports to: Senior Director, Operations • Business Unit: Technology Solutions, SMS

Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role, well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline, with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations.

This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site, multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery, business growth, and executive-level decision-making.

Responsibilities
  • Executive Support: Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
  • Progress Chasing: Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
  • Financial Analysis: Understand, interrogate, and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
  • Business Metrics: Create, analyze and report meaningful business dashboards
  • Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences, including board members and clients.
  • Business Development: Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
  • Travel & Site Engagement: Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.
Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Business , MIS, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function such as finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation development.
  • Highly organized and proactive, with a “can do” attitude, strong attention to detail and a completer / finisher.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.
What’s on offer to the Successful candidate
  • High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
  • Opportunity to develop fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
  • Hands-on involvement in high-impact business decisions.
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, and technically dynamic environment.

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Business Operations Specialist

KBR Inc.

Posted 7 days ago

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Title: Business Operations Specialist • Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA, Qatar, and Iraq) • Reports to: Senior Director, Operations • Business Unit: Technology Solutions, SMS

Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role, well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline, with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations.

This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site, multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery, business growth, and executive-level decision-making.

Responsibilities
  • Executive Support: Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
  • Progress Chasing: Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
  • Financial Analysis: Understand, interrogate, and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
  • Business Metrics: Create, analyze and report meaningful business dashboards
  • Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences, including board members and clients.
  • Business Development: Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
  • Travel & Site Engagement: Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.
Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Business , MIS, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function such as finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation development.
  • Highly organized and proactive, with a “can do” attitude, strong attention to detail and a completer / finisher.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.
What’s on offer to the Successful candidate
  • High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
  • Opportunity to develop fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
  • Hands-on involvement in high-impact business decisions.
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, and technically dynamic environment.

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Business Operations Specialist

Al Khobar, Eastern region KBR, Inc.

Posted 7 days ago

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Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA, Qatar, and Iraq). Reports to: Senior Director, Operations. Business Unit: Technology Solutions, SMS.

Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role, well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline, with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations. This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site, multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery, business growth, and executive-level decision-making.

Responsibilities
  • Executive Support: Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
  • Progress Chasing: Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
  • Financial Analysis: Understand, interrogate, and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
  • Business Metrics: Create, analyze and report meaningful business dashboards
  • Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences, including board members and clients.
  • Business Development: Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
  • Travel & Site Engagement: Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.
Preferred Qualifications Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, MIS, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function such as finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation development.
  • Highly organized and proactive, with a “can do” attitude, strong attention to detail and a completer / finisher.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.
What’s On Offer To The Successful Candidate
  • High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
  • Opportunity to develop fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
  • Hands-on involvement in high-impact business decisions.
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, and technically dynamic environment.

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Seniority level
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Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
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Business Operations Specialist

KBR Inc.

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Description

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Title: Business Operations Specialist • Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA, Qatar, and Iraq) • Reports to: Senior Director, Operations • Business Unit: Technology Solutions, SMS

Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role, well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline, with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations.

This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site, multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery, business growth, and executive-level decision-making.

Responsibilities
  • Executive Support: Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
  • Progress Chasing: Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
  • Financial Analysis: Understand, interrogate, and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
  • Business Metrics: Create, analyze and report meaningful business dashboards
  • Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences, including board members and clients.
  • Business Development: Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
  • Travel & Site Engagement: Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.
Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Business , MIS, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function such as finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation development.
  • Highly organized and proactive, with a “can do” attitude, strong attention to detail and a completer / finisher.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.
What’s on offer to the Successful candidate
  • High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
  • Opportunity to develop fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
  • Hands-on involvement in high-impact business decisions.
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, and technically dynamic environment.

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Business Operations Specialist

KBR Inc.

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Description

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Title: Business Operations Specialist • Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA, Qatar, and Iraq) • Reports to: Senior Director, Operations • Business Unit: Technology Solutions, SMS

Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role, well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline, with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations.

This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site, multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery, business growth, and executive-level decision-making.

Responsibilities
  • Executive Support: Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
  • Progress Chasing: Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
  • Financial Analysis: Understand, interrogate, and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
  • Business Metrics: Create, analyze and report meaningful business dashboards
  • Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences, including board members and clients.
  • Business Development: Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
  • Travel & Site Engagement: Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.
Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Business , MIS, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function such as finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation development.
  • Highly organized and proactive, with a “can do” attitude, strong attention to detail and a completer / finisher.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.
What’s on offer to the Successful candidate
  • High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
  • Opportunity to develop fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
  • Hands-on involvement in high-impact business decisions.
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, and technically dynamic environment.

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Business Operations Specialist

KBR Inc.

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Title: Business Operations Specialist • Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA, Qatar, and Iraq) • Reports to: Senior Director, Operations • Business Unit: Technology Solutions, SMS

Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role, well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline, with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations.

This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site, multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery, business growth, and executive-level decision-making.

Responsibilities
  • Executive Support: Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
  • Progress Chasing: Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
  • Financial Analysis: Understand, interrogate, and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
  • Business Metrics: Create, analyze and report meaningful business dashboards
  • Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences, including board members and clients.
  • Business Development: Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
  • Travel & Site Engagement: Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.
Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Business , MIS, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function such as finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation development.
  • Highly organized and proactive, with a “can do” attitude, strong attention to detail and a completer / finisher.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.
What’s on offer to the Successful candidate
  • High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
  • Opportunity to develop fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
  • Hands-on involvement in high-impact business decisions.
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, and technically dynamic environment.

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Business Operations Specialist

KBR Inc.

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Description

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Title: Business Operations Specialist • Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA, Qatar, and Iraq) • Reports to: Senior Director, Operations • Business Unit: Technology Solutions, SMS

Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role, well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline, with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations.

This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site, multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery, business growth, and executive-level decision-making.

Responsibilities
  • Executive Support: Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
  • Progress Chasing: Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
  • Financial Analysis: Understand, interrogate, and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
  • Business Metrics: Create, analyze and report meaningful business dashboards
  • Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences, including board members and clients.
  • Business Development: Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
  • Travel & Site Engagement: Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.
Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Business , MIS, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function such as finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation development.
  • Highly organized and proactive, with a “can do” attitude, strong attention to detail and a completer / finisher.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.
What’s on offer to the Successful candidate
  • High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
  • Opportunity to develop fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
  • Hands-on involvement in high-impact business decisions.
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, and technically dynamic environment.

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Business Operations Specialist

KBR Inc.

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Title: Business Operations Specialist • Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (with travel across KSA, Qatar, and Iraq) • Reports to: Senior Director, Operations • Business Unit: Technology Solutions, SMS

Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and driven individual to join our team as Business Manager to the Senior Director of Operations. This is a unique development role, well-suited to a high-potential graduate in engineering or a related discipline, with 3 to 5 years of experience in areas such as business finance, bidding, procurement, or operations.

This position offers direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to work across a multi-site, multi-country operation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting operational delivery, business growth, and executive-level decision-making.

Responsibilities
  • Executive Support: Support the Senior Director in the coordination and follow-up of key operational and strategic initiatives across the business.
  • Progress Chasing: Track and chase actions with project and functional managers to ensure timely delivery of priorities.
  • Financial Analysis: Understand, interrogate, and interpret financial data and management reports. Support cost reviews, forecasts, and planning cycles.
  • Business Metrics: Create, analyze and report meaningful business dashboards
  • Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality, executive-level presentations and reports for internal and external audiences, including board members and clients.
  • Business Development: Assist in bid preparation, client engagement activities, and internal reviews of commercial proposals.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work independently to progress issues and initiatives, often engaging with individuals more senior than yourself.
  • Travel & Site Engagement: Undertake regular travel to project sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq to support project operations and gather on-the-ground insights.
Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Business , MIS, or related discipline (Engineering preferred).
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a business-facing function such as finance, procurement, operations, or bidding.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and challenge financial information.
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence to engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and presentation development.
  • Highly organized and proactive, with a “can do” attitude, strong attention to detail and a completer / finisher.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the Middle East.
What’s on offer to the Successful candidate
  • High exposure to senior leadership and strategy.
  • Opportunity to develop fast-tracked experience in operational leadership.
  • Hands-on involvement in high-impact business decisions.
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, and technically dynamic environment.

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

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