Overview
Director, Federations Program (1285) Jobs in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Team Saudi
Title: Director, Federations Program (1285)
Company: Team Saudi
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Purpose
Lead the strategic oversight and performance management of National Federations (NFs) across all Olympic and Paralympic disciplines, ensuring full alignment with SOPC’s national priorities and Olympic movement standards. The Director oversees the development, integration, and evaluation of NF strategic plans, capacity-building efforts, and athlete development programs. This role is responsible for fostering inter-federation collaboration, driving governance and compliance improvements, and serving as a key liaison between SOPC leadership and NFs to enable sustainable, high-performance sport ecosystems across the Kingdom.
Job Specific Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership & National Federations Alignment
- Oversee the alignment of NF strategies with SOPC’s long-term objectives, ensuring coherence across performance targets, governance priorities, and developmental outcomes.
- Provide leadership in guiding NFs through strategic planning processes, ensuring their programs are athlete-centered, results-driven, and internationally benchmarked.
- Serve as the lead advisor on NF development to SOPC leadership, contributing to national-level sport planning, policy input, and institutional collaboration.
Program Development & Athlete Pipeline Oversight
- Oversee the strategic direction and effectiveness of athlete development pathways implemented by NFs, ensuring alignment with SOPC’s High Performance and Talent ID goals.
- Facilitate coordination between NFs, SOTC, and international federations to ensure continuity across training, competitions, and elite transitions.
- Evaluate the impact of NF programs on athlete outcomes, providing strategic input to enhance sustainability and long-term success.
Performance Monitoring & Governance
- Lead the design and implementation of an integrated performance monitoring system for all NFs, including KPIs, benchmarking, and continuous review protocols.
- Identify capacity gaps and drive structured improvement initiatives in NF governance, compliance, and operational maturity.
- Support the rollout of standardized governance tools, reporting templates, and accountability frameworks across federations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Federation Enablement
- Act as a strategic interface between SOPC and NFs, maintaining strong institutional relationships and enabling two-way communication on priorities and challenges.
- Represent SOPC in multi-federation forums, regional working groups, and international development collaborations.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and resource guidance to NF leaders to elevate professionalism and operational independence.
Cross-functional Integration & Reporting
- Work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Technical Advisory, and PMO teams to ensure NF initiatives are compliant, resourced, and on-track.
- Lead the consolidation and presentation of federation performance reports and strategic insights to SOPC’s senior leadership.
- Recommend adjustments to SOPC’s federations strategy based on field-level intelligence and sport-specific trends.
Our Commitment
At Team Saudi, we care deeply about creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for our athletes and employees. We welcome applicants who demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace where everyone is protected, valued, and given fair opportunities to thrive.