WSP

2 months ago

Operational Readiness Manager

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Job Summary

Lead the Operational Readiness strategy for a major roads & highways project in Riyadh, overseeing testing, commissioning, handover, and documentation to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operations. Coordinate with contractors, multidisciplinary teams, and client stakeholders to meet regulatory and client readiness criteria.

Location: Riyadh

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the development and implementation of the Operational Readiness strategy and plan for the project
•Manage the full handover lifecycle, ensuring assets are transferred in line with client and regulatory requirements
•Ensure all systems, assets, and infrastructure are fully tested, commissioned, and operationally ready prior to handover
•Oversee preparation and validation of handover documentation, including as-built documentation, O&M manuals, asset registers, and warranties
•Coordinate with client teams to ensure alignment with operational requirements and readiness criteria

Key Requirements

•Minimum 15 years’ experience in infrastructure projects with a strong focus on roads & highways
•Proven experience in operational readiness, testing & commissioning, and handover management on large-scale infrastructure projects
•Strong experience working within the Middle East, preferably in Saudi Arabia or GCC environments
•Solid understanding of construction supervision, asset handover processes, and project close-out requirements
•Experience managing contractors and coordinating multidisciplinary teams

Experience:15+ yearsInfrastructureRoads & highwaysProject management

Skills:LeadershipCoordinationCommunicationStakeholder management

Languages:English

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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