Regulatory and Policy Manager

Neom - Saudi - NEOM

Company Overview

 

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

 

Role Overview

 

The Planning & Municipal Affairs Department (DPMA) is seeking an experienced

regulator with strong legal and regulatory experience and skills to lead the Regulation

and Policy function within DPMA. The Regulation and Policy Manager will lead the

identification, development and implementation of comprehensive regulations and

policies that guide the sustainable and innovative growth of NEOM Authorities. The

position will report directly to the Strategy, Transformation and Regulatory Affairs

Director and work collaboratively with all offices within the department. The job

holder will be responsible for leading all legal exercises including the identification

and development of policies, guidelines and rules pertaining to DPMA. This will

include for example license & permitting issuance, inspection, and enforcement to

ensure proper regulations of how different Authorities provide their different services

and deliver their Mandate.

 

Role Competencies & Activities

 

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop a long-term vision for DPMA's regulatory framework, ensuring alignment

with NEOM's overall goals and objectives.

• Lead the department in conducting research and analysis to identify emerging trends

in planning, development, and regulation.

• Advocate for best practices in municipal governance and ensure compliance with

relevant national and international regulations.

• Set DPMA Regulatory performance objectives, KPIs & Targets and continuously

monitor progress towards achieving them.

• Advise ST&RA as well as Head of DPMA on related issues that strategically impact

NEOM Authority.

Regulatory Framework Development & Activation for all tiers including (Policy,

Guidelines and Rules):

• Oversee the creation and implementation of effective regulations and policies

related to all DPMA offices including planning, development, construction

permitting, land use, registry, spatial data, codes and standards, municipal affairs,

compliance and enforcement, and real estate and housing.

• Manage the review and revision of existing regulations and policies to ensure they

remain current and address evolving needs.

• Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure all regulations and policies are legally

sound and enforceable.

• Collect and assess latest developments/ amendments in laws and regulations and

coordinate with the NEOM legal department to ensure that legal opinions are up to

date with regulatory compliance.

• Conduct research and benchmarking activities to gather best practices, international

standards, and relevant policies, laws, and regulations regarding all DPMA offices.

• Conduct workshops and awareness sessions to raise awareness on the proposed

policy structure and regulatory framework with DPMA internal and external

stakeholders.

• Identify, develop, and update needed policies pertaining to license & permit

issuance, registration, Inspection & enforcement, to ensure alignment with Authority

regulator only strategy and authority services.

• Develop policies, guidelines, and rules, that will regulate how different authority

operators operate in the market and enable DPMA Offices to deliver their mandate.

• Measure the impact of implementing the proposed policies and revise accordingly to

ensure alignment with NEOM & DPMA Vision.

• This must be done in line with any law, regulation, rules, and all relevant

requirements that have already been set out.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders across all DPMA offices, as

well as external stakeholders such as developers, investors, and the public.

• Lead public consultations and engagement processes related to proposed regulations

and policies.

• Ensure clear and transparent communication of DPMA's regulations and policies to

all stakeholders.

Regulatory Innovation:

• Explore and implement innovative regulatory approaches such as sandboxes and

pilot programs to facilitate experimentation and encourage new ideas in all matters

related to DPMA such as urban planning, development, and Municipal Affairs.

• Develop frameworks for managing potential risks associated with new technologies

and approaches.

• Champion the use of data and technology to enhance the efficiency and

effectiveness of DPMA's regulatory functions.

Team Management:

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of professionals responsible for policy

development, regulatory analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

• Foster a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous learning within

the team.

• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

 

Experience & Qualifications

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of Planning and Municipal Affairs governance

principles and best practices.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build

strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrated leadership ability, including the ability to motivate and inspire a

team.

• Commitment to innovation and a passion for shaping the future of urban

planning, development, and municipal affairs.

• Skills in a government regulatory environment, ideally in municipalities,

coupled with the ability to develop and deliver regulatory frameworks which

will underpin the successful startup and build out of a regulatory framework

for Planning and Municipal Affairs.

• The ideal candidate should possess strong regulatory and legal skills, ideally

understand the global and domestic regulatory frameworks for Planning and

Municipality, demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to

prepare and present clear, concise, compelling regulatory documentation.

• Preferably previous employer of ministries and government institutions or

member of Municipal Affairs organization/ institution.

• Expertise in tracking record of successful end-to-end delivery of policies from

ideation and design through to implementation and evaluation.

• Purpose-driven and pioneering mindset – drives change and introduces

innovative solutions.

• Highly collaborative, flexible, and spontaneous.

• Resilient, Decisive, Pragmatic, and capable of adapting rapidly to changes.

• Values diversity, practice lean thinking and is an inclusive leader.

 

Qualifications

 

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience such as in urban planning,

development, or public policy, with a proven track record of success in

regulatory development and implementation.

• Master’s degree in law, Public Administration, Policy, Urban Planning, or a

related field (PhD preferred)

Post date: 03 Rabi al-thani 1446 - Today
Publisher: Neom Jobs
Post date: 03 Rabi al-thani 1446 - Today
Publisher: Neom Jobs