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Position Summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Director - Development QPAC to lead the comprehensive development lifecycle of the Qiddiya Performing Arts Centre. This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, and involves taking ownership of this significant asset from a development perspective, driving strategic decision-making, and managing critical interfaces through to completion.

The Qiddiya Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

The Qiddiya Performing Arts Centre is designated as the first flagship cultural asset within Qiddiya City, serving as a cornerstone of the destination's cultural and entertainment offerings. Positioned on the edge of the Tuwaiq cliffs, this venue represents a $ billion investment, spanning over 114,000 sqm. It features three theatres with a combined capacity of 3,000 seats, designed to host more than 200 performances and events annually and accommodate over 800,000 visitors each year once operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development strategy for the Performing Arts Centre, from design development through to delivery and handover.
• Manage relationships and interfaces across the design team, delivery contractor, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, quality, and vision.
• Oversee commercial and financial performance of the asset's development, including budget management, cost control, and value engineering.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate development risks across design, delivery, and commercial workstreams.
• Prepare and present development updates, business cases, and investment papers to senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure development activities align with Qiddiya City's broader masterplan, cultural strategy, and brand positioning.
• Support planning for operational readiness, working with future operators to ensure the asset is fit for its intended cultural programme.
• Build and mentor a high-performing development team, embedding best practice across the function.

Required Experience and Qualifications

Candidates must possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant development role. The position requires a seasoned development professional with a strong track record in delivering complex, landmark cultural, hospitality, or mixed-use assets.

Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen and the ability to navigate a high-profile, multi-stakeholder giga-project environment. This includes strategic decision-making capabilities and effective management of design and delivery interfaces, while safeguarding commercial and programme outcomes.

Work Location

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