Projects Director Property Development

About Kafaat Business Solutions

Kafaat Business Solutions (KBS), a subsidiary of Tahakom Investment Company (TIC) and fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is established in Saudi Arabia. KBS delivers business solutions and consulting services across both public and private sectors, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 to support sustainable growth and development through knowledge and technology.

Role Overview

Kafaat Business Solutions is seeking a Projects Director to lead and manage the delivery of engineering projects. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focuses on ensuring effective planning, timely execution, cost control, and adherence to quality standards and regulations. The Projects Director will coordinate project activities, manage risks, and ensure successful project outcomes in line with corporate and engineering objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of engineering projects to ensure alignment with approved objectives, scope, and priorities.
• Define and track project outcomes, success criteria, and overall project performance.
• Lead the execution and implementation of ongoing and new projects, including planning, tracking, reporting, financial planning, and cost control.
• Establish project management tools, standards, quality controls, and change control procedures.
• Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, and cross-project dependencies.
• Provide consolidated project performance reporting to senior management.
• Coordinate across corporate functions, properties, operators, vendors, and senior management to ensure effective project delivery.
• Support the development of performance management dashboards and digitization initiatives to improve productivity and process efficiency.
• Lead project governance activities and ensure transparent execution of identified projects.
• Develop stakeholder maps and communication plans, and drive change management initiatives across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams, ensuring high performance and compliance with organizational policies and quality standards.
• Establish performance objectives, monitor KPIs, and provide regular performance feedback.
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, key customers, and relevant government entities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, specifically within engineering projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects from planning through execution and completion.
• Experience in establishing project management frameworks, quality controls, and risk management processes.
• Proven track record in stakeholder management and team leadership.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring active engagement with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.