OVERVIEW                                                                                               

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Within Oxagon, International Investment and Manufacturing (II&M) is one of the three core business units, responsible for delivering the strategy pillars underpinning the Oxagon vision.

II&M mandate is developing the manufacturing and innovation zones and aiming to attract and seamlessly onboard world-leading industrial companies, establishing advanced and clean operations in Oxagon.

To deliver the mandate and vision of the II&M, the Director of Operations is responsible for the operational support of all divisions within the BU, ensuring seamless execution of business activities and successful fulfilment of the mandate.

The role as Business Operations Events Specialist is to generally support the director with the day-to-day requirements and running of the division, with a focus on facilitating investor targeted activities such as international business trips, hospitality and events for incoming delegations, and general ad-hoc support of other divisions within the business unit.
 

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Experience with process management and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience in process mapping and process modelling tools.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools.
• Capability to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement in existing processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• High attention to details to ensure the processes are optimized.
• Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Competence in negotiating with stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Flexibility to adjust engagement strategies based on changing circumstances or feedback.
• Ability to lead and influence others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Uphold ethical standards in all stakeholder interactions and communications.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Business Operations Support responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Logistics and hospitality planning and execution for incoming Investor delegations
• Logistics planning and execution for outgoing international business trips and roadshows
• Interface with other key NEOM and Oxagon stakeholders including, travel, HR, government affairs, and more
• Prioritize customer support and experience, ensuring the highest standard of quality
• Administrative and back-office support
• Purchasing and procurement
• Vendor management and relationships
• Ad-hoc executive presentations
• Ad-hoc support of other divisions within the business unit

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience in customer centric jobs, with emphasis on customer experience
• Experience in highly procedural environments, ability to quickly interpret and comply with policies and procedures.
• Excellent work ethic
• Highly personable
• Basic skills in PowerPoint, Excel and other standard office tools
• Well organized and good planning capabilities
• Excellent English verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in stressful, fast moving and volatile environments

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s degree.