Senior Manager - Operational Advisory - Hospitality

Responsibilities • Lead operational planning throughout the hotel design lifecycle. • Develop operational concepts and planning criteria for Rooms Division functions, including Front Office, Concierge, Housekeeping, Laundry, Guest Relations, and back-of-house areas. • Review design proposals to optimize operational efficiency, guest experience, and asset performance. • Define operational workflows, space planning, and functional relationships. • Collaborate with internal teams, hotel operators, architects, and consultants to ensure integrated operational planning. • Participate in design reviews, identify operational risks, and recommend improvements. • Develop operational planning standards and benchmark projects against industry best practices. • Partner with hotel operators to interpret brand standards and operational requirements while ensuring alignment with Qiddiya's vision and asset strategy. • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or a related field. • 10+ years of experience in luxury hotel operations, operational planning, design development, technical services, or hotel pre-opening projects. • Strong leadership experience within Rooms Division or related hotel operations. • Experience working with hotel operators, architects, designers, and multidisciplinary teams. • Strong knowledge of hotel operations, guest journey planning, and operational design. • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is preferred.