Assistant Manager Special Projects and Innovation

About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an Assistant Manager - Special Projects and Innovation to join its team in Riyadh Province. This full-time role focuses on supporting the Marketing function by delivering high-impact special projects and innovation initiatives. The Assistant Manager will act as an internal consulting and delivery resource, assisting Marketing teams in addressing complex business challenges, exploring new opportunities, and translating innovative ideas into practical, measurable initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support strategic and high-priority projects across the Marketing function from concept through implementation.
• Structure complex business challenges into clear project plans, business cases, and implementation roadmaps.
• Support Marketing transformation initiatives, operating model development, and continuous improvement programs.
• Act as PMO for selected Marketing leadership initiatives and strategic workstreams.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects across Marketing, Commercial, Destination, and other relevant functions.
• Track milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes, providing clear updates to senior leadership.
• Manage and coordinate external consultants and specialist partners as required.

Innovation and Strategic Support

• Identify innovative opportunities to enhance marketing effectiveness, customer experience, and ways of working.
• Research emerging marketing trends, technologies, and global best practices relevant to Qiddiya.
• Support the development and testing of new concepts, pilots, and innovative marketing solutions.
• Facilitate ideation, problem-solving, and innovation workshops with Marketing teams.
• Assess new ideas based on strategic relevance, business value, feasibility, and scalability.
• Support the transition of successful pilots into scalable initiatives.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement across the Marketing organization.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop executive presentations, recommendations, and business cases for Marketing leadership.
• Measure and communicate the impact of special projects and innovation initiatives.
• Capture lessons learned and identify opportunities to replicate successful initiatives across Marketing.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 4-5 years of relevant professional experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to manage complex projects and drive innovation within a marketing context.