Director Design Management

About Qiddiya Investment Company

Qiddiya Investment Company is a Saudi developer and investment holding company dedicated to shaping large-scale entertainment, sports, and culture destinations. Through the Qiddiya mega-project and related ventures, the company drives ambitious development programs where design excellence, coordination, and delivery discipline are central to creating landmark experiences at scale.

Role Overview: Director - Design Management

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Director - Design Management to join its team in Riyadh, Riyadh Province. This full-time role involves a key leadership position guiding complex design programs from early concept through detailed design. The Director will focus on driving alignment across consultants, stakeholders, and project objectives, while helping ensure design outcomes support quality, compliance, delivery expectations, and broader development goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams across concept, schematic, and detailed design phases.
• Manage external consultants to deliver coordinated, high-quality design packages on schedule.
• Oversee design reviews, approvals, and compliance with project standards and regulations.
• Align design outcomes with budget, program, stakeholder expectations, and development objectives.
• Present design progress, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience leading large-scale design management across complex development projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary consultants and delivering coordinated design packages.
• Strong background in leading design reviews and securing authority approvals.
• Proven ability to balance design quality with budget, schedule, and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience presenting design progress, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh Province.

Application Information

Salary for this position will be discussed during the interview process.