Operations Director

Full Time
First Shift (Day)
Experience: Fresh
Al Aflaj, Saudi Arabia

1 Vacancy

Job Summary

London Business School is thrilled to announce the expansion of our presence in the Middle East with the opening of a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This exciting development will enhance our engagement in Saudi Arabia and support the country's Vision 2030 objectives, around Human Capability and Leadership Development.

We require an Operations Director for Executive Education to join our new office, you will play a pivotal role in leading commercial projects and ensuring exceptional client and business outcomes. You will translate client needs into outstanding learning experiences and drive the seamless delivery of programmes across KSA. This role demands initiative, adaptability, and a relentless commitment to client satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of client programmes, from commercial handover through to post-programme review—delivering to time, budget, scope, and quality.
Serve as the day-to-day strategic partner and primary point of contact for clients, delivering high-quality service and building trusted relationships.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across project teams, including Programme Directors, Learning Designers, and commercial colleagues, among others.
Build and manage project budgets with commercial insight, ensuring both profitability and quality are delivered.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the KSA office, ensuring smooth, efficient, and professional office functioning.

Who we are looking for

Proven success in managing high-value client accounts in complex environments.
Experience in leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong commercial acumen and financial oversight capabilities.
Resilient, solutions-focused, and highly organised under pressure.
Confident communicator and influencer, adept at navigating senior stakeholders and shifting priorities.
Experience in Executive Education or Learning & Development is advantageous.
Familiarity with executive learning principles and Salesforce is a plus.

Operations Director

Full Time
First Shift (Day)
Experience: Fresh
Al Aflaj, Saudi Arabia

1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Main Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of client programmes, from commercial handover through to post-programme review—delivering to time, budget, scope, and quality.
Serve as the day-to-day strategic partner and primary point of contact for clients, delivering high-quality service and building trusted relationships.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across project teams, including Programme Directors, Learning Designers, and commercial colleagues, among others.
Build and manage project budgets with commercial insight, ensuring both profitability and quality are delivered.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the KSA office, ensuring smooth, efficient, and professional office functioning.

Who we are looking for

Proven success in managing high-value client accounts in complex environments.
Experience in leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
Strong commercial acumen and financial oversight capabilities.
Resilient, solutions-focused, and highly organised under pressure.
Confident communicator and influencer, adept at navigating senior stakeholders and shifting priorities.
Experience in Executive Education or Learning & Development is advantageous.
Familiarity with executive learning principles and Salesforce is a plus.