Senior Manager Strategy and Finance📣 Job Ad

About the Role at Qiddiya

Qiddiya is seeking a Senior Manager - Strategy and Finance to join the initial core team within the Construction Management vertical at QDC HQ in Riyadh, Riyadh Province. This full-time position is integral to supporting the Director – Project / Strategy / Finance in establishing robust management reporting, governance, and financial frameworks for the vertical.

Strategic Contribution and Vertical Setup

The Senior Manager will play a key role in the financial and organizational setup of the Construction Management vertical. This includes critical activities such as workforce planning, recruitment coordination, and contributing to QDC’s overall capability development as an informed and well-governed Client organization. The role ensures strategic alignment and operational efficiency within the vertical's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the establishment and maintenance of the project governance framework for the Construction Management vertical, including stage gates, approval pathways, controls, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and support governance assurance and internal audit activities, ensuring compliance with QDC and QIC requirements and timely closure of audit actions.
• Lead and support the preparation, consolidation, and control of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for the Construction Management vertical, in coordination with Finance, Commercial, and Project teams.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, commitments, and variances, and prepare clear management insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Construction Management strategy, including operating model definition, phasing, resourcing, and financial implications.
• Prepare and coordinate Board Papers, N-1 submissions, investment committee papers, and executive briefing materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with governance requirements.
• Act as a central coordination point for strategic initiatives and special assignments led by the Director – Project / Strategy / Finance.
• Support the development of business cases, investment justifications, and scenario analyses related to self-delivery, capacity build-up, and programme scaling.
• Coordinate inputs from Design, Delivery, Procurement, Commercial, Finance, and Risk functions to ensure integrated and coherent reporting and decision support.
• Assist in defining workforce plans, cost plans, and organizational structures for the Construction Management vertical.
• Support recruitment for the Construction Management vertical by coordinating approvals, business cases, budgets, and onboarding requirements for new roles.
• Maintain registers, trackers, and dashboards covering governance actions, budget approvals, headcount, and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the Director – Project / Strategy / Finance in meetings when required and act as a trusted coordination and analysis lead.
• Participate in QDC capability-building, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in management reporting, project controls, strategy, and finance roles.
• Experience within the GCC region is highly desirable.
• Prior experience supporting senior leadership or executive roles within large organizations or programmes is an advantage.

Organizational Impact and Development

This role is integral to strengthening QDC's internal capabilities and ensuring robust governance across the Construction Management vertical. The Senior Manager will contribute directly to establishing efficient operational processes and strategic oversight, fostering an environment of informed decision-making and accountability within the organization.

Application Information

Candidates meeting the specified requirements are encouraged to apply for this full-time position in Riyadh. Qiddiya is committed to building a skilled and well-governed team to achieve its strategic objectives.