Riyadh, Saudi Arabia On-site Full-time

AstroLabs is hiring a Head of Operations

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a large, multi-functional team spanning various operational services.
  • Restructure the organization for stability, placing individuals in roles that match their strengths and minimizing frequent reorganizations.
  • Train and guide mid-level leaders to conduct productive one-on-one meetings, prioritize team growth, and make confident, informed decisions.
  • Foster a workplace culture rooted in transparency and responsibility, with clearly defined roles, performance metrics, and career progression paths.
  • Implement programs that boost team morale, rebuild trust, and reduce exhaustion to cultivate a resilient and driven workforce.
  • Evaluate and revamp workflows, standard operating procedures, and service models to support long-term growth and efficiency.
  • Develop a comprehensive operations guide to minimize reactive work and ensure tasks are consistently completed.
  • Ensure consistent and effective onboarding by training managers and standardizing best practices for new team members.
  • Put in place systems to identify and address performance shortfalls at entry and mid-tier levels.
  • Design realistic workload and capacity frameworks to distribute tasks fairly and avoid employee burnout.
  • Guide senior leaders on transitioning from manual tracking methods to robust digital platforms and reporting tools.
  • Collaborate with technology and operations units to automate repetitive tasks and digitize core processes.
  • Implement live reporting and data analytics to improve leadership insight and enable timely, proactive decisions.
  • Serve as the key liaison connecting Operations, Sales, and Finance teams to ensure coordination and continuous feedback.
  • Turn strategic objectives into actionable operational plans and measurable outcomes.
  • Enhance client satisfaction by integrating a client-first mindset into daily operations and company culture.

Work Arrangement

On-site — Riyadh

Other

  • Must be fluent in Arabic.
  • Must be currently based in KSA or open to relocation.
About company
AstroLabs
AstroLabs is the Gulf's leading business expansion platform. We support the expansion of high-growth businesses in Saudi Arabia and UAE, developing strategic industries through partnerships with government and private sector organizations. We’ve taken care of the market entry of 1,500+ companies in the region, enabled 1,500 companies through our sector-leading programs, and have built an active Community of 10,000+ market leaders in KSA and UAE. AstroLabs offers a range of Business Growth Solutions for companies we’ve set up and for companies already operating in the market, including coworking and office spaces, community and network access, Post Setup services such as HR and GRO, and recruitment.
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Posted 10 months ago