COO

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Hospitality & Adventure Projects
Location: Saudi Arabia
Project Value: SAR 1.6 Billion
Industry: Hospitality Luxury Resorts Adventure Tourism Real Estate Development
Employment Type: Full-Time Executive Level

About the Project:

We are overseeing a landmark SAR 1.6 billion integrated hospitality and adventure tourism project in Saudi Arabia. This ambitious development includes luxury hotels resorts eco-lodges and world-class adventure experiences designed to become a benchmark in sustainable and experiential travel in the region. We are seeking a seasoned Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a strong background in managing large-scale hospitality and adventure tourism developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all operational aspects of the project from pre-opening through full operation ensuring excellence in delivery profitability and guest experience.
• Oversee development construction and operational rollout of hotels resorts and adventure facilities.
• Work closely with the CEO and executive leadership on strategic planning operational efficiency and long-term growth.
• Establish and enforce operational policies SOPs and KPIs across all business verticals.
• Build and lead cross-functional teams including hospitality operations logistics guest services and safety.
• Ensure alignment with sustainability standards and regulatory compliance within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Foster a culture of innovation service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with investors partners and government entities representing the project at the highest level.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 10 years in a COO or equivalent executive role within the hospitality and/or adventure tourism industry.
• Proven experience in delivering and managing large-scale mixed-use hospitality projects preferably in the Middle East or similar emerging markets.
• Strong operational background in luxury resorts experiential travel eco-tourism or theme/adventure parks.
• Exceptional leadership financial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth fast-paced environment with complex logistics and multicultural teams.
• Experience in greenfield project development is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Business Administration or related field (MBA preferred).

What We Offer:

• Executive-level compensation with performance-based incentives
• Housing transportation and relocation assistance
• Opportunity to shape one of the region's most visionary tourism destinations
• Dynamic mission-driven work environment