Assistant Manager Special Projects and Innovation

About the Role

Qiddiya is seeking an Assistant Manager Special Projects and Innovation to support the delivery of high-impact special projects and innovation initiatives within the Marketing function. This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires 4+ years of relevant experience. The position acts 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.

Special Projects Responsibilities

• Manage and support strategic and high-priority projects across the Marketing function from concept through implementation.
• Structure complex business challenges and translate them 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 where required.

Innovation Initiatives

• Identify innovative opportunities that 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.

Strategic Support and Insights

• 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.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this role should possess 4+ years of experience in a relevant field, demonstrating a strong background in project management, innovation, or strategic consulting. The ability to structure complex problems, develop clear plans, and drive initiatives from concept to implementation is essential.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within the Marketing function at Qiddiya, collaborating with various internal teams and external partners to achieve strategic objectives.