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About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Manager - Development (Strategy) for its Commercial Office Business Unit in Riyadh. This full-time role reports directly to the Development Director and is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of Corporate Office Developments, from initial feasibility and pre-concept design through to procurement, construction, and operational handover. The Senior Manager will ensure all office developments align with strategic objectives, governance standards, and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of office development projects, ensuring adherence to scope, time, budget, and quality targets.
• Oversee all project phases, including feasibility, design, approvals, procurement, construction, fit-out, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate and manage the performance of external consultants, designers, project managers, quantity surveyors, and contractors.
• Support the Development Director in monitoring project progress, reporting key milestones, and resolving delivery issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Corporate Workplace, IT, ESG, and Smart Building teams to ensure development solutions meet business needs.

Project Governance and Design Coordination

• Develop detailed Stage Gate documentation deliverables, focusing on Stages 2 through 5: Development Brief, Concept Design, Schematic Design, and Detailed Design.
• Provide detailed input across Office BU internal reporting streams, including N-1 Reporting, Stage Gates, DevCo, and PCG reporting.
• Develop and manage project briefs, ensuring they reflect functional, design, and operational requirements.
• Facilitate design coordination among architects, engineers, and specialist consultants to achieve design quality and compliance.
• Review and manage design deliverables across all stages, ensuring they meet cost, time, and constructability objectives.

Financial Oversight and Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist in the preparation of feasibility models, project budgets, forecasts, and business cases for approval.
• Monitor project expenditure and ensure strong cost control, transparency, and reporting.
• Ensure all development activities comply with governance, probity, and value-for-money principles.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between office development projects and broader organizational objectives.
• Maintain clear communication across departments and act as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and practical experience in development management.

• 5-10 years of experience in development management or a related field.
• Strong technical capability and proven development experience.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in Riyadh / Qiddiya City. It requires regular attendance at project sites, consultant offices, and workshops. Business travel within the GCC region and other international destinations may be necessary, depending on project requirements. Flexibility is essential to engage with cross-functional teams across various planning and implementation stages, as well as with consultants who may be located outside the region.