Senior Director Transport Strategy

About the Role

Qiddiya is seeking a Senior Director Transport Strategy to lead the development and execution of long-term transport and mobility strategies. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves shaping integrated, sustainable, and future-ready transportation systems to support organizational, regional, and development objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization's transport and mobility strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, master plans, and regional development goals.
• Define strategic transport policies, frameworks, and planning principles to support integrated mobility solutions.
• Lead the evaluation of transport investment opportunities, infrastructure priorities, and mobility programs.
• Oversee transport strategy studies, mobility assessments, corridor planning, and multimodal transportation initiatives.
• Direct the development of long-term transport demand strategies and future mobility scenarios.
• Collaborate with Development, Urban Planning, Infrastructure, Smart City, Sustainability, and Operations teams to ensure integrated planning outcomes.
• Lead engagement with government entities, transport authorities, regulators, and strategic partners on mobility and transportation matters.
• Monitor global transportation trends, mobility innovations, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support business case development, investment evaluations, and funding strategies for transport-related initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance on public transport, active mobility, intelligent transport systems, autonomous mobility, and mobility-as-a-service initiatives.
• Present strategic recommendations, policy proposals, and transport performance insights to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Lead and develop high-performing transport strategy teams while promoting innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Internal and External Interactions

The role involves significant interaction with various internal and external stakeholders. Internally, this includes the Executive Leadership Team, Development Teams, Urban Planning Teams, Infrastructure and Engineering Teams, Smart City and Digital Teams, Sustainability Teams, Finance and Development Finance Teams, and Operations and Asset Management Teams.

Externally, the Senior Director will engage with Government Authorities, Transport Authorities, Regulatory Bodies, Strategic Partners, Consultants, Academic and Research Institutions, Infrastructure Operators, Investors, and Funding Agencies.

Required Experience

• Over 10 years of experience in developing and implementing transport and mobility strategies for large-scale cities, destinations, infrastructure programs, or regional developments.
• Experience leading strategic planning initiatives involving government authorities, transport agencies, and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability in managing multidisciplinary teams and external advisors.
• Experience supporting major transportation investments, policy development, and mobility transformation programs.
• Proven track record of advising executive leadership on transportation strategy, mobility innovation, and infrastructure priorities.