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Transformation Office Lead (CTO Lead)

Khibraty

JeddahOn-site7mo ago
Employment
Contract
Seniority
Lead

About the role

A leading drilling services company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a hands-on Transformation Lead (CTO) for a short-term, high-impact transformation project 3–6 months with potential extension, to drive a high impact operational transformation and scale the transformation model across other industrial subsidiaries under their holding company.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and implement transformation initiatives, converting the business plan into an actionable initiative register with KPIs, owners, and timelines.
  • Lead execution of 50+ operational initiatives (logistics, hiring, HSE, ERP, finance, rig deployment).
  • Set up and manage a Transformation Office, including initiative tracking and KPI dashboards.
  • Establish governance, reporting mechanisms, and weekly progress reviews with board-level visibility.
  • Work closely with CEO of the company, reporting directly and actively managing delivery.
  • Work in a lean model, but with deep hands-on involvement and leadership accountability.

Qualification:

  • 10+ years of experience in leading transformations within industrial sectors (e.g. mining, energy, manufacturing, logistics).
  • Strong track record in transformation office setup, performance management, and operational execution.
  • Experience in post-investment or post-acquisition transformation is highly preferred.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and lead in fast-paced, evolving environments.
  • Available for on-site work in Jeddah, 4 days/week during the project period.
  • Arabic speaker and relevant sector experience preferred; however, execution ability is key.
  • Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is a plus.

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