We are recruiting an experienced Operations Manager for an international professional services organization in Saudi Arabia. This newly created position will oversee the smooth day-to-day operations of the company’s offices in Riyadh and Al Khobar.
The successful candidate will provide operational leadership, manage local business requirements, and ensure that Saudi Arabia operations are aligned with the organization’s global standards. The role will work closely with senior leadership in Saudi Arabia and international operational teams.
- Oversee daily office and business operations across Riyadh and Al Khobar.
- Lead local operational initiatives and implement global projects in Saudi Arabia.
- Manage office budgets, expenses, suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
- Oversee facilities management, maintenance, health and safety, and workplace standards.
- Support office relocations, renovations, expansions, and other operational projects.
- Work closely with HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, and other support functions.
- Provide guidance on local employment practices, business requirements, and regulations.
- Support employee relations and ensure operational matters are handled effectively.
- Manage, support, and develop a small local operations team.
- Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and employees.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, service quality, and efficiency.
Requirements
- audi national.
- Significant experience in office management, business operations, administration, or a similar leadership role.
- Experience within a law firm, professional services firm, or multinational organization is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Saudi employment practices, regulations, and local business requirements.
- Proven experience managing budgets, suppliers, facilities, and operational projects.
- Ability to work independently, make sound local decisions, and remain aligned with global policies.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
- Fluent English communication skills; Arabic fluency is expected.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and international environment.
- Willing and able to support operations in both Riyadh and Al Khobar.
While some flexibility may be available when required, the successful candidate is expected to be predominantly office-based due to the responsibilities of the position.
Interested Saudi nationals are invited to submit an updated CV highlighting their experience in office operations, employee relations, facilities, budget management, supplier management, and project delivery.
Skills Required
- Saudi national
- Significant experience in office management, business operations, administration, or a similar leadership role
- Experience within a law firm, professional services firm, or multinational organization
- Strong knowledge of Saudi employment practices, regulations, and local business requirements
- Proven experience managing budgets, suppliers, facilities, and operational projects
- Ability to work independently and make sound local decisions while aligning with global policies
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
- Fluent English communication skills
- Arabic fluency
- Comfort working in a fast-paced international environment
- Willingness and ability to support operations in both Riyadh and Al Khobar
- Predominantly office-based availability
What We Do
Black Pearl is a leading HR consultancy and specialist recruitment firm based in the UAE and GCC. They provide customized HR solutions, executive search, and strategic recruitment services across various corporate support, finance, accounting, and business operations roles, helping clients achieve success through tailored staffing and HR consulting services.
