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About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Manager - Sports Competitions Assets to join its team in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position will focus on the strategic development and management of sports competition facilities and programs, ensuring they are equipped to host world-class events and align with Qiddiya's overall vision.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager - Sports Competitions Assets will play a key role in overseeing the facilities and programs that support sports competitions. This involves strategic planning, execution, and ongoing management to enhance Qiddiya's standing within the global sports community. The position requires a proactive approach to ensure all assets are optimally positioned for current and future sporting events.

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategy brief updates and key deliverables for assigned assets.
• Prepare decision papers, track panel conditions, and ensure compliance with governance and audit requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews with departments including Design & Delivery, Finance, Legal, Procurement, PMO, Sustainability, Digital/Tech, Security, and Mobility.
• Develop evidence-led business cases and maintain version-controlled P&Ls and feasibility models, including demand, pricing, utilization, staffing, and sensitivity analyses.
• Translate federation and operator requirements into facility specifications and performance/inclusive design standards.
• Produce utilization plans and staffing/operating assumptions for competition, community, and performance assets.
• Support the development, procurement, and implementation of operating models (self-operate, JV, management contract).
• Collaborate with Procurement and Legal on RFI/RFP/HoT processes, integrate operator inputs, and define mobilization plans and KPIs.
• Support the Director of Sports Business Development & Partnerships in delivering IP/brand, sponsorship, and commercial partnerships.
• Coordinate with Business Development & Partnerships to plan, activate, and performance manage strategic partnerships.
• Liaise with Marketing/Events/Sponsorship teams on partner activations tied to asset calendars.
• Define event readiness standards (field of play, broadcast, overlay, security, accessibility) and plan event programs from grassroots to international levels.
• Design participation pathways, pricing, membership policies, concessions, and social value frameworks.
• Align space/programme briefs with high-performance services and safeguarding requirements.
• Support strategic sports initiatives, including portfolio studies and KPI frameworks.
• Maintain risk registers and mitigations, integrating ESG targets and inclusive design principles.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience is required, with a focus on sports venues, major events, community, performance planning, or operations.

Work Location and Type

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