Abdulaziz Al qahtani, Projects and Operations Director

Abdulaziz Al qahtani

Projects and Operations Director

Al AwwAl Park Stadium

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Sports Management and Legal Skills
Experience
9 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :9 years, 7 Months

Projects and Operations Director at Al AwwAl Park Stadium
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 2021 to August 2023

As the Projects and Operations Director of Al Awwal Park Stadium, your role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities related to project management, operations, leadership, stakeholder management, event organization, budgeting, and compliance. Here's a more detailed explanation of each area:

1. Project Management:
- You are responsible for overseeing and managing various projects related to the development, renovation, and infrastructure improvement of the stadium.
- This includes defining project objectives, creating project plans, allocating resources, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- You collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project goals are met and quality standards are maintained.

2. Operations Management:
- Your role involves the overall management of day-to-day operations at the stadium.
- This includes overseeing facility maintenance, security protocols, safety procedures, and other operational aspects.
- You develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure efficient operations and a positive visitor experience.
- Additionally, you manage contracts with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure high-quality services are delivered and cost-effective agreements are in place.

3. Team Leadership:
- As the leader of the projects and operations team, you provide guidance, support, and direction to your staff members.
- You set performance targets, conduct performance evaluations, and foster a positive work environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration within the team and across departments are essential for smooth operations and project coordination.

4. Stakeholder Management:
- Engaging and managing relationships with stakeholders is a critical aspect of your role.
- This includes government authorities, sports organizations, event organizers, sponsors, and the local community.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders contribute to successful collaborations, securing sponsorships, and addressing concerns or issues that may arise.
- You represent the stadium in meetings, negotiations, and public events to enhance its reputation and promote community engagement.

5. Event Management:
- You are responsible for the planning, organization, and execution of events hosted at the stadium.
- This involves coordinating with event organizers, performers, and relevant authorities to ensure all necessary arrangements are in place.
- You develop event management strategies, create event timelines, allocate resources, and implement contingency plans.
- Compliance with licensing requirements, safety regulations, and legal obligations for hosting events falls under your purview.

6. Budgeting and Financial Management:
- As the Projects and Operations Director, you develop and manage budgets for both projects and ongoing stadium operations.
- This includes forecasting expenses, monitoring financial performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring efficient allocation of financial resources.
- You review and approve expenditure requests, contracts, and invoices to maintain financial accountability.
- Preparation of financial reports and presentation to senior management and stakeholders are part of your responsibilities.

7. Compliance and Regulations:
- Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols is crucial.
- You stay updated on changes in regulations, implement necessary measures to maintain compliance, and conduct regular audits to identify and address any non-compliance issues.
- Prioritizing the safety and security of visitors, staff, and assets by enforcing appropriate protocols and emergency response plans is a key aspect of your role.

International Relations Manager at ROSHN Saudi League
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2019 to June 2021

As an International Relations Manager in the Saudi Professional League during the 2023-24 season, your main responsibilities would typically include:

1. Managing international relationships: You would be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with international football organizations, clubs, and federations. This involves coordinating with international counterparts to promote collaboration, exchange programs, and friendly matches.

2. Facilitating player transfers: You would work closely with international clubs and agents to facilitate player transfers and negotiate contracts. This includes managing the paperwork, visa requirements, and ensuring compliance with FIFA regulations.

3. Coordinating international events: You would be involved in organizing international tournaments, friendly matches, and other events involving foreign clubs or national teams. This includes logistical planning, arranging accommodation and transportation, and ensuring the smooth execution of such events.

4. Developing partnerships: You would be responsible for identifying and securing partnerships with international sponsors, broadcasters, and other stakeholders. This would involve negotiating sponsorship deals, broadcasting rights, and exploring opportunities for international exposure for the league.

5. Representing the league internationally: You would act as the league's representative in international forums, meetings, and conferences related to football. This involves presenting the league's interests, participating in discussions on football governance, and advocating for the league's position on various matters.

6. Monitoring international trends: You would stay updated on international football trends, rules, and regulations. This includes monitoring developments in other leagues, studying successful international models, and identifying areas for improvement to enhance the league's competitiveness and international reputation.

7. Cultural exchange programs: You might be involved in organizing cultural exchange programs between the Saudi Professional League and international clubs. This could include arranging training camps, friendly matches, and promoting cultural understanding between different footballing nations.

It's important to note that specific responsibilities may vary depending on the organizational structure of the Saudi Professional League and any specific initiatives or priorities set for the 2023-24 season.

communication Manager at NASSR FOOTBALL CLUB
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2017 to February 2019

As a Communication Manager of Nassr Football Club, your main responsibilities would typically include:

1. Media relations: Managing the club's relationship with the media, including local, national, and international outlets. This involves coordinating press conferences, interviews, and media appearances for players, coaches, and club officials. You would also be responsible for responding to media inquiries and ensuring accurate and timely communication of club-related news and updates.

2. Public relations: Developing and implementing public relations strategies to enhance the club's reputation and maintain positive public perception. This includes managing media releases, press kits, and press statements. You would also be responsible for crisis communication, handling any negative publicity or issues that may arise.

3. Social media management: Overseeing the club's presence on various social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. This involves creating engaging content, managing social media campaigns, and interacting with fans and followers. You would be responsible for maintaining a consistent brand image across all social media channels and monitoring online conversations related to the club.

4. Internal communication: Ensuring effective communication within the club's internal stakeholders, including players, coaching staff, and employees. This involves developing and implementing internal communication strategies, such as newsletters, email updates, and internal events, to keep everyone informed and engaged.

5. Sponsorship and partnership communication: Collaborating with the club's sponsors and partners to develop and execute communication plans that maximize brand exposure and deliver value. This includes promoting sponsor activations, managing sponsor-related events and announcements, and ensuring contractual obligations are met.

6. Content creation: Overseeing the creation and production of various content formats, such as articles, videos, and graphics, to engage fans and promote the club. This may include managing a team of content creators, photographers, and videographers, and ensuring high-quality content is produced regularly.

7. Community engagement: Developing and implementing initiatives to engage with the local community and foster positive relationships. This could include organizing community events, supporting charitable activities, and collaborating with local organizations to promote social responsibility.

8. Brand management: Ensuring consistent brand messaging and visual identity across all communication channels. This involves maintaining brand guidelines, overseeing the use of the club's logo and trademarks, and monitoring the club's overall brand reputation.

It's important to note that specific responsibilities may vary depending on the size of the club, its strategic objectives, and any specific initiatives or priorities set by the club's management.

International Communication Specialist at Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2014 to October 2017

1. Provide the required support in activating agreements, exchange of experiences and information with the specialized international organizations (international Olympic Committee, Asian Olympic Council, international federations, etc) as well as participating in establishing plans for new agreements and partnerships.
2. Provide support to the International cooperation and partnerships section manager in building strategic relationships with the International Olympic Committee, Asian Olympic Council, international federations, international sports organizations and national Olympic committees in Arab, Islamic and friendly countries as well as suggesting continuous cooperation areas and exchange of experiences based on the needs of the Olympic committee.
3. Prepare drafts of international reports related to the continuous cooperation areas and exchange of experiences with the international Olympic committee, Asian Olympic Council, International Federations, international sports organizations, and National Olympic committees in Arab, Islamic and friendly countries and submit the same to be reviewed and approved.
4. Prepare accurate reports and statistics related to the performance, results, effect of programs and initiatives related to the sports development and enhancement of the Olympic movement, and submit them to be reviewed and approved.
5. Coordinate meetings of various related Departments of the Olympic Committee, programs and initiatives teams, provide data and reports as per the directions of the International Cooperation and Partnerships section manager.
6. Provide support to the International Cooperation and Partnerships section manager in the official visits to the international organizations and entities that work in the sports field to have a close look at their experiences in the development of sports programs and view the learned lessons within the specialties of the Olympic committee.
7. Coordinate with concerned departments in developing plans and programs to benefit from the Olympic Solidarity Program.
8. Ensure documenting and saving all data, information and documents related to the joint programs with the international Olympic Committee and the Asian Olympic Council as well as documenting the learned lessons.
9. Perform any assignment or any other tasks related to the job.

Education

Master's degree, Sports Management and Legal Skills
  • at Institute of higher Learning in Law and Economics
  • November 2019

The Master in sports Management and Legal Skills with FCB is aimed and focused on the sector of lawyers, business, economic and sports management, or other persons who are already holding a university degree in those areas, who have proved experience and knowledge in the field of Sports. As it is ISDE’s philosophy we do not only mean our students to reach the most up to date knowledge about Sports Law, but to acquire the skills that will help them to reach their professional goals.

Master's degree, Organization and Management of Mega Olympic Events
  • at University of Peloponnese
  • June 2016

Olympic Event Organization is the first text to address a number of important questions in contemporary mega-event management: Which organizations are involved in the Olympic Movement and in what capacity? What are the interorganizational flows of authority and finance between them? How is work grouped, in what unit sizes, how specialized and formalized are work processes? How complex, dynamic, diversified, or friendly is their environment? What are the power issues and how do the technological processes affect these organizations? How do the OCOGs evolve in their life cycle, what pressures shape their structures and management processes and how is work co-ordinated? The examination of the Olympic Games event organization in the 10-year period, from bidding to post-games closing down, draws material from host cities to explore the types of interorganizational flows that take place at various stages for the Olympic Games to be delivered. Knowledge transfer from one host city to the next and an established organizational field also means that management practises sometimes follow some externally imposed organizing logics. The challenges faced by organizers are discussed and the tensions that a strong management template from the IOC creates are also examined. Finally, the issue of sustainability of the Olympic Games is identified along with an analysis of the ways in which the concepts of impact are appropriated by the various stakeholders involved with the Olympic Games as they attempt to influence public opinion. Written in an accessible and insightful manner Olympic Event Organization is essential reading for both academics and practitioners alike.

Bachelor's degree,
  • at King Abdulaziz University

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Specialties & Skills

International Expansion
Communications
Venue Management
Business Development
Project Management
Operation
Tourism
Management
Leadership Management
Attention to Details
Project Management
Key performance indicators management
Leadership Development
Data Analysis
budget management
Relationship management
Time Management
Relationship building
Negotiation
Marketing
Planning
Operations Management
Materials
Logistics
Problem Solving
Supply Chain Management
attention to detail
data analytics
Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Business Development
Administration
Portfolio Management
Retail Banking
Accounting
Maintenance Management
Installation
Engineering
Maintenance
Production

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Spanish
Beginner

Memberships

ESSMA
  • Member
  • July 2019
World Football Summit
  • Member
  • July 2020

Training and Certifications

Sports In Media (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2020
AFC Official Commissioner (Training)
Training Institute:
Asian Football Confederation
Date Attended:
May 2021
Duration:
48 hours
project Management Professional (PMP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2023
Valid Until:
October 2023
CPD - Certified Lead Implementor Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2023

Hobbies

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    Sports: Playing or watching sports such as football, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, or cycling. Cooking and Grilling: Experimenting with new recipes, barbecuing, or honing culinary skills. Traveling: Exploring new destinations, experiencing different cultures, and going on adventures. Reading: Enjoying books, novels, or staying up-to-date with current news and trends through reading.