Job Title: Mobilization Manager (Facility Management)
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Company: SBU Of Abunayyan Holding Company
Industry: Integrated Facility Management and Solutions
Role Purpose
Lead the mobilization and transition of large-scale Facilities Management contracts from contract award to successful operational go-live. Ensure readiness of people, systems, assets, vendors, and compliance requirements across KSA and GCC operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Mobilization & Transition
- Lead end-to-end mobilization of FM contracts.
- Develop transition plans, timelines, milestones, and governance structure.
- Manage phased handovers across assets, zones, and services.
- Ensure smooth service commencement with zero disruption.
2. Workforce Mobilization
- Prepare manpower plans aligned to contract scope and SLAs.
- Mobilize technical and soft FM staff locally and internationally.
- Manage visas, quotas, Iqama, sponsorship transfers, and onboarding.
- Ensure Saudization (Nitaqat) compliance.
3. Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as main point of contact for clients and authorities.
- Lead progress meetings and mobilization status reporting.
- Manage approvals, interviews, clearances, and client acceptance.
4. Digital FM Readiness
- Support CAFM, IoT, dashboards, helpdesk, and reporting systems.
- Ensure digital tools are operational before go-live.
5. Commercial & Risk Control
- Manage mobilization budget and cost tracking.
- Interpret contracts, KPIs, and SLAs.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
6. Supply Chain & Vendors
- Mobilize subcontractors and suppliers.
- Ensure vendor compliance with HSE, labour, and service standards.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs.
7. HSE & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Saudi labour law, GOSI, Mudad, WPS, Civil Defense, and project standards.
- Promote HSE best practices throughout mobilization.
8. Handover to Operations
- Conduct readiness assessments before go-live.
- Ensure seamless handover to operations team.
- Implement 30/60/90-day stabilization plans.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Real Estate, or related field.
- MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
- 10–15 years of experience in FM / Operations / Real Estate.
- Minimum 5 years in mobilization or transition leadership roles.
- Experience mobilizing 500+ workforce employees preferred.
- Strong knowledge of KSA labour systems (Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher, GOSI, WPS).
- Fluent English required; Arabic preferred.
Core Competencies
- Mobilization & Transition Management
- Workforce Planning & Recruitment
- Client Relationship Management
- Commercial Acumen
- Risk & Compliance Management
- Leadership & Team Management
- Vendor Management
- Digital FM / CAFM Systems
Preferred Certifications
- PMP / PRINCE2
- IFMA / IWFM / CFM
- NEBOSH / IOSH
- Lean Six Sigma
