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<p>Lead the Saudi Arabia business with overall responsibility for P&L, revenue, profitability, and organizational effectiveness . Manage all legal, regulatory, governmental, and compliance-related matters , ensuring adherence to Saudi legislation and company policies. Develop and implement market, sales, and business development strategies for Saudi Arabia. Drive revenue growth by strengthening relationships with key customers and developing new business opportunities within the Saudi Oil & Gas and industrial markets . Translate global strategic initiatives into clear and actionable local business plans and ensure effective implementation. Build and maintain strong relationships with major Saudi customers, stakeholders, partners, and industry decision-makers. Lead the aftermarket business , identifying opportunities to increase customer retention, service revenues, and long-term account value. Collaborate with the Finance function on forecasting, budgeting, financial planning, and performance management . Ensure accurate financial reporting and provide required support for internal and external audits . Provide overall leadership to Sales, Service, Engineering, Health & Safety, Property Management, and Quality Assurance functions. Monitor organizational performance through clearly defined KPIs , communicate results, and drive corrective actions where required. Lead, motivate, and develop a large organization, including managers and functional leaders, while fostering accountability and high performance. Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration and maintain a strong customer-centric culture . Drive business transformation, organizational development, and change management initiatives . Ensure strict adherence to corporate governance, business ethics, sustainability, compliance, and reporting standards . Represent the organization at senior-level customer meetings, industry forums, government interactions, and strategic business discussions. Provide clear leadership and vision while balancing a hands-on management approach with effective delegation .</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h2>Job requirements</h2><p>Essential Qualifications & Experience</p><ul><li>University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Marketing, or a related discipline.</li><li>10+ years of Sales and/or Business Development experience in the Saudi Oil & Gas market.</li><li>Proven experience in P&L ownership and overall business accountability .</li><li>Strong track record in sales growth, business development, and customer relationship management .</li><li>Strong understanding of the Saudi Oil & Gas customer landscape, market structures, and local business practices .</li><li>Demonstrated experience with aftermarket/service business models .</li><li>Proven leadership experience managing 5+ direct reports and an overall organization of 50+ employees , including team leaders/managers.</li><li>Experience working within multinational and matrix organizations .</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading transformation and change management initiatives .</li><li>Strong understanding of corporate governance, compliance, ethics, and business standards .</li><li>Excellent strategic thinking and ability to convert global strategy into practical local business plans .</li></ul><p>Leadership & Behavioral Competencies</p><ul><li>Strong commercial and strategic mindset.</li><li>Results-oriented with a proven ability to deliver revenue and profitability targets.</li><li>Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management abilities.</li><li>Ability to provide a clear vision and inspire teams toward common business objectives.</li><li>Proactive, energetic, and highly accountable leadership style.</li><li>Ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.</li><li>Hands-on leadership approach combined with strong delegation and people-development skills.</li><li>Strong customer focus and relationship-building capability.</li></ul><p>Language Requirements</p><ul><li>English: Business fluent Mandatory.</li><li>Arabic: Business fluent Mandatory.</li></ul>
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<span>The Director, Major Events Operations is the second-in-charge to the Executive Director, Major Events and provides senior leadership across the planning, readiness and delivery of public realm event operations throughout Qiddiya City.<br> The role translates the Major Events strategy into coordinated city-wide operating plans, ensuring that public spaces, city services, temporary event infrastructure and operational partners are integrated, safe, guest-focused and ready for delivery.<br> Acting on behalf of the Executive Director when delegated, the Director leads cross-functional coordination, drives decisions and escalations, and provides operational assurance from early planning through live event delivery, demobilisation and post-event review.<br> Deputy Leadership and Direction Act as the principal deputy to the Executive Director, Major Events, providing continuity of leadership and representing the function in delegated forums, workshops and operational decision-making bodies.<br> Support the definition of the Major Events operating model, priorities, annual programme and resource plan, converting strategic direction into clear workstreams, accountabilities and delivery milestones.<br> Lead, coach and coordinate assigned Major Events team members and consultants, setting expectations, monitoring performance against agreed deliverables and resolving delivery constraints.<br> Prepare concise executive briefings, recommendations and decision papers on readiness, risks, dependencies, budget and operational performance.<br> Public Realm Event Operations Planning Lead the development and integration of public realm event operations plans for city-wide and district-level activity, covering waste and cleansing, public realm readiness, temporary structures, wayfinding and signage, guest services, accessibility, security interfaces, emergency interfaces, welfare, logistics and event support services.<br> Establish event-specific concepts of operations, operating procedures, deployment plans, service schedules, resource assumptions, zone plans and escalation protocols appropriate to event scale and risk.<br> Ensure plans address the complete event lifecycle, including build-up, testing, event days, transition between sessions or events, breakdown, reinstatement and close-out.<br> Maintain clear scope boundaries between City Operations and asset or venue operators.<br> Coordinate city-side interfaces and dependencies without assuming responsibility for the direct operation of venues or individual assets.<br> Integrated City Coordination and Governance Coordinate planning across City Operations, districts, venues and assets, mobility, security, emergency services, technology and telecommunications, facilities management, public realm, utilities, guest experience, commercial, procurement and external stakeholders.<br> Establish and manage governance routines, integrated planning workshops, action trackers, decision logs, interface registers and reporting cycles that support timely closure of cross-functional issues.<br> Confirm ownership of interfaces and hand-offs between permanent city operations, temporary event overlays, venue operations and third-party delivery partners.<br> Escalate material decisions, unresolved dependencies and changes in scope to the Executive Director with clear options and recommended actions.<br> Readiness, Assurance and Risk Management Develop and manage an integrated operational readiness framework, including readiness criteria, evidence requirements, assurance reviews, testing, rehearsals, simulations, inspections and go or no-go recommendations.<br> Own the consolidated Major Events operational risk, issue, dependency and opportunity process for assigned events, ensuring accountable owners, mitigations, due dates and escalation thresholds are defined.<br> Challenge plans for practicality, capacity, resilience, accessibility, guest impact, health and safety, security, environmental performance and continuity of essential city services.<br> Ensure lessons from exercises, previous events, benchmarking and post-event reviews are incorporated into revised plans and standards.<br> Live Event Delivery and Command Provide senior operational leadership during event periods and, when delegated, lead the city-side event operations function within the agreed command, control and communication structure.<br> Coordinate public realm operational deployment, monitor service performance and city conditions, resolve cross-functional issues and maintain an accurate common operating picture for leadership.<br> Ensure incidents, service failures and emerging risks are logged, triaged, escalated and communicated through approved protocols.<br> Oversee orderly demobilisation and public realm reinstatement, confirming defects, outstanding actions, service recovery needs and hand-back requirements.<br> Commercial, Procurement and Partner Management Define operational scopes, service requirements, performance standards and evaluation inputs for consultants, suppliers and event delivery partners supporting public realm operations.<br> Support procurement planning, tender evaluation, mobilisation and contract governance, working with Commercial and Procurement to protect programme, quality, value and accountability.<br> Monitor supplier readiness and delivery against contractual obligations, service levels and event requirements, escalating shortfalls and coordinating corrective action.<br> Validate operational budget assumptions, forecasts, change requests and cost pressures for assigned workstreams, providing recommendations to the Executive Director.<br> Continuous Improvement and Capability Building Develop repeatable standards, templates, playbooks, checklists and reporting tools that strengthen Qiddiya City’s Major Events capability and support consistent delivery across the event portfolio.<br> Build strong working relationships with internal functions, government entities, emergency services, operators, promoters and delivery partners.<br> Support workforce and volunteer integration by defining operational roles, deployment requirements, briefing needs, supervision arrangements and welfare interfaces for public realm operations.<br> Lead structured post-event reviews, capture evidence-based lessons and convert agreed improvements into accountable actions for future events.<br> Education Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, Facilities Management, Hospitality or a related discipline.<br> Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is desirable.<br> Relevant professional certification in project, programme, event, safety, risk or emergency management is advantageous.<br> Experience Senior leadership experience in planning and delivering complex, high-profile events, festivals, sporting events, entertainment destinations or city-scale operations.<br> Demonstrated experience leading public realm or city-side event operations across multiple functions, suppliers and stakeholder organisations.<br> Proven experience acting as a deputy or senior operational lead, with authority to coordinate teams, make time-critical decisions and represent executive leadership when delegated.<br> Experience developing operational plans, readiness frameworks, command-and-control arrangements, testing and rehearsal programmes, and post-event improvement plans.<br> Strong commercial and supplier-management experience, including scope development, procurement support, mobilisation, performance management and budget oversight.<br> Experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, and familiarity with large-scale destination or giga-project environments, is desirable.<br> Preferred Background Major event organising committees, destination or city operations, event promoters, venue or precinct operators, government event authorities, integrated facilities management, or specialist event 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The Director, Loyalty Commercial is responsible for defining and executing the commercial strategy of the loyalty program to maximize customer lifetime value, member engagement, revenue generation, and partner participation. The role drives the commercial performance of the loyalty ecosystem by developing strategic partnerships, monetization opportunities, member acquisition initiatives, and data-driven loyalty propositions that support the organization's growth objectives.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Loyalty Commercial Strategy<br><br>Develop and lead the commercial strategy for the loyalty program, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer engagement goals Identify and implement revenue-generating opportunities across the loyalty ecosystem Establish long-term growth plans for loyalty membership, engagement, retention, and profitability Drive innovation in loyalty products, rewards, benefits, and member experiences<br><br>Partnership Management<br><br>Build and manage strategic partnerships with external brands, retailers, financial institutions, travel operators, entertainment providers, and other relevant stakeholders Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership contracts to maximize value for both members and the organization Develop a robust coalition of partners that enhances member benefits and program attractiveness Monitor partner performance and ensure delivery against agreed commercial targets<br><br>Loyalty Economics & Commercial Performance<br><br>Own loyalty program P&L and commercial performance metrics Establish revenue, redemption, and customer engagement targets Track and analyze program KPIs, including: Member acquisition and retention Active member rates Customer lifetime value Incremental revenue Redemption behavior Partner contribution<br>Customer & Market Insights<br><br>Utilize customer data, market trends, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation Drive the development of personalized offers and targeted campaigns based on customer insights Collaborate with analytics teams to measure program effectiveness and customer behavior<br><br>Stakeholder Management<br><br>Partner closely with Marketing, Digital, Customer Experience, Commercial, Finance, Data & Analytics, Retail, and Operations teams Provide executive-level recommendations to senior leadership on loyalty performance and growth opportunities Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance customer engagement and loyalty program adoption<br><br>Program Development & Innovation<br><br>Oversee the design and launch of new loyalty products, earning and redemption mechanisms, tier structures, and member benefits Evaluate emerging loyalty technologies and industry best practices Champion digital transformation initiatives to improve loyalty program effectiveness and customer experience<br><br>Leadership & Governance<br><br>Lead and develop a high-performing loyalty commercial team Ensure compliance with organizational governance, financial, and regulatory requirements Establish performance objectives and provide coaching to team members<br><br>Qualifications & Experience<br><br>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field Master's degree (MBA preferred)10+ years of experience in loyalty, CRM, commercial strategy, customer engagement, partnerships, or related fields Minimum 5 years in a leadership position managing commercial or loyalty functions Experience within entertainment, tourism, hospitality, retail, aviation, financial services, or large consumer-focused organizations is highly desirable
We are seeking a highly accomplished Project Director to provide strategic leadership in shaping and guiding the Client’s long-term transport agenda. This role will act as a senior advisor and delivery leader, responsible for driving the development of integrated transport strategies, master plans, regulatory frameworks, and institutional coordination models that support regional growth, economic development, and sustainable mobility outcomes. The Project Director will play a critical role in aligning transport priorities with wider government objectives, translating strategic vision into implementable programs, and fostering effective collaboration across public and private sector stakeholders. The role requires a leader who can provide strategic direction, influence decision-making at senior levels, and ensure that major transport initiatives deliver long-term value, resilience, and network integration across the region.<br>Key Responsibilities Strategic Transport Leadership Lead the definition and evolution of the Client’s long-term transport vision, ensuring that all strategies, master plans, and programs are aligned with broader national, regional, economic, and urban development priorities. Drive a strategic approach to mobility planning that supports sustainable growth, social inclusion, network efficiency, and future readiness. Provide executive oversight of major transport studies, policies, and planning initiatives, ensuring they move beyond short-term delivery needs and contribute to a coherent and integrated transport ecosystem.<br>Policy, Governance, and Institutional Alignment Provide strategic review and assessment of transport-related strategies, policies, and plans submitted by ministries, authorities, and government entities to ensure consistency with the Client’s mandate and alignment with national priorities. Advise on sector implications, policy gaps, and opportunities to strengthen institutional effectiveness and governance. Support the development of governance frameworks, decision-making mechanisms, and cross-sector coordination models that improve accountability, clarity of roles, and alignment across stakeholders involved in transport planning and delivery.<br>Public-Private Partnership and Market Development Shape and promote innovative business and delivery models that expand the role of the private and non-profit sectors in achieving transport objectives. Identify strategic opportunities for partnership, investment, and market participation that enhance service quality, efficiency, and long-term sector sustainability. Guide the development of incentive frameworks, participation models, and partnership structures that encourage responsible private sector engagement, while maintaining public value and regulatory oversight.<br>Integrated Network and Infrastructure Strategy Oversee the strategic planning of public transport networks, corridors, routes, and facilities to ensure integrated, demand-responsive, and future-oriented mobility solutions. Ensure that network development supports land use priorities, regional connectivity, and efficient multimodal integration. Provide strategic direction on the identification, prioritization, and safeguarding of transport assets and land required for current and future infrastructure development, in line with the Client’s planning and allocation procedures.<br>Regulatory and Technical Leadership Lead the development of high-level technical, operational, and safety frameworks that support a modern, reliable, and compliant transport system across all modes. Ensure that regulatory and technical requirements are designed not only for compliance, but also to improve system performance, user experience, and long-term sector maturity. Guide collaboration with competent authorities to establish consistent operating requirements, approval pathways, and standards that enable effective implementation and oversight.<br>Commercial Strategy, Revenue, and Funding Provide strategic oversight of fare policy, licensing structures, service fees, and revenue collection frameworks to ensure financial transparency, commercial sustainability, and alignment with broader accessibility and mobility objectives. Advise on funding approaches and commercial mechanisms that support network expansion, operational sustainability, and value-for-money outcomes for the public sector. Stakeholder Leadership and Executive Engagement Serve as a senior focal point for coordination among government entities, transport authorities, delivery partners, and external stakeholders. Build alignment around common transport priorities and ensure that strategic initiatives are supported by effective governance, communication, and shared accountability. Lead engagement with senior decision-makers, including C-level and board-level stakeholders, providing clear recommendations, executive briefings, and strategic insight to support informed decision-making. Sector Oversight and Performance Transformation Provide strategic oversight of licensed operators, service providers, and regulated entities to ensure that transport services meet defined standards of safety, quality, reliability, and customer focus. Support the evolution of the sector through stronger oversight models, service accountability, and performance improvement frameworks. Establish and champion performance management systems, metrics, and reporting structures that provide actionable insights into network integration, service quality, system capacity, and operational effectiveness. Strategic Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement Lead the identification and resolution of critical transport sector challenges through evidence-based analysis, scenario planning, and cross-functional collaboration. Translate complex issues into practical strategic recommendations that support policy improvement, service enhancement, and long-term resilience. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision-making across transport initiatives and stakeholder interfaces.<br>Experience and skills Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transport Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in transport planning/ Transport Policy Advisory with at least 10 years in senior project leadership roles involving multi-modal, multi-stakeholder initiatives. Extensive experience in developing and implementing urban/regional transport strategies and master plans in the GCC/ Middle East. Proven ability to manage public-private partnerships and navigate complex regulatory environments. Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to deliver C-Level/ Board Presentations Proficient in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.<br>Key Competencies:Strategic Transport Vision & Leadership Master Planning & Project Integration Stakeholder & Partnership Management Regulatory Compliance & Governance Technical & Safety Standards Development Financial & Fare Structuring Analytical Decision-Making Quality & Performance Management Strong team player Transparency
Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a proactive and innovative Associate Director - City IT BRM to lead our efforts in aligning technology with business requirements within our City Development department. This strategic role is responsible for ensuring that IT solutions effectively support the business goals and enhance the operational capabilities of the city planning and development initiatives.<br><br>Your primary focus will be on managing relationships between IT and various business units to identify needs, recommend appropriate technological solutions, and oversee the execution of IT projects that drive efficiency and effectiveness. You will establish frameworks for business analysis to facilitate data-driven decision making and support continuous improvement processes.<br><br>As a leader, you will mentor a team of IT business analysts and oversee the execution of technology-enabled projects, ensuring they align with both current and future needs of city development and management.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br>Act as the liaison between the IT department and business units in the City Development sector, advocating for business needs in the IT strategy Identify and analyze business requirements and provide technical recommendations that support operational excellence Lead and manage business analysis teams through project lifecycles while ensuring delivery meets timelines and quality standards Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to gather inputs, refine business requirements and set project priorities Develop and maintain business process documentation, ensuring alignment with technological solutions Monitor project performance, deliverables, and milestones while providing regular updates to senior management Stay informed of emerging technologies and industry best practices that can enhance city IT operations and contribute to Qiddiya's vision<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related discipline (Master's degree is preferred)10+ years of relevant experience in business analysis, demand management, business relationship management (BRM), or IT consulting Demonstrated success in collaborating with senior executives and cross-disciplinary teams Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation abilities Capability to work autonomously, think strategically, and offer innovative solutions Skilled in the development of Business Requirements Documents (BRD) and business cases Familiarity with demand or portfolio management tools (e.g., Service Now, Clarity, or similar) Outstanding facilitation and analytical capabilities Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, or ITIL are preferred Excellent skills in communication and stakeholder management
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!<p> </p>At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what s possible.<p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <u> <b>Job Description:</b> </u> </p> <p>**Join a Landmark Giga-Project Shaping the Future of Saudi Arabia**</p> <p> </p> <p>Our client is delivering one of the Kingdom s most ambitious and high-profile giga-projects, set to redefine global standards in destination development, innovation, and visitor experience. As part of the integrated Delivery Partner team, you will play a key role in planning, designing, and implementing world-class assets and infrastructure that support the Kingdom s Vision 2030.</p> <p> </p> <p>This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a pioneering program at scale, working alongside industry-leading experts, cutting-edge technologies, and diverse stakeholders. If you are driven by challenge, motivated by impact, and eager to be part of a legacy project that will influence generations to come, we invite you to consider joining this transformative journey.</p> <p> </p> <p>The <b>Director - Water & Wastewater Utilities</b> is the ultimate technical, environmental, and operational authority responsible for the end-to-end water and sanitation lifecycle across the entire city footprint.</p> <p> </p> <p>With a mandate requiring over 20 years of distinguished experience, this executive-level leader oversees the transition of massive water distribution networks, wastewater collection grids, treatment plants, and recycling systems from construction teams into live operations. This role focuses on water supply security, 100% wastewater recycling, advanced treatment plant governance, and strict alignment with circular economy frameworks to protect multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investments in challenging or arid environments.</p> <div> </div> <p> <b>Key Responsibilities</b> </p> <p> <b>1. Master Utility Governance & Network Operations</b> </p> <ul> <li>Direct the strategic operation, asset integrity, and preventative maintenance of three distinct, large-scale networks city-wide: Potable Water (drinking supply), Wastewater (sewage collection), and Treated Sewage Effluent (TSE/recycled water distribution).</li> <li>Serve as the principal executive liaison with national water networks, municipal sanitation authorities, and environmental public regulators to negotiate bulk water purchase agreements, tariff structures, and discharge compliance pathways.</li> <li>Oversee the complete operational performance, mechanical integrity, and biological stability of advanced Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP), mega-scale reservoirs, high-capacity pumping stations, and sophisticated filtration systems.</li> <li>Design and enforce robust water security protocols, strategic emergency reserve policies, and grid redundancy workflows to guarantee zero-downtime supply and failure-free sanitation for high-load commercial, entertainment, and residential districts.</li> </ul> <p> <b>2. Sustainability, Circular Economy & Smart Integration</b> </p> <ul> <li>Drive the city's environmental and sustainability commitments by implementing a 100% wastewater recycling mandate, ensuring all treated effluent is diverted safely to power district cooling plants and massive public landscaping networks.</li> <li>Formulate specialized water-conservation and low-evaporation recycling policies for heavy-use infrastructure, such as aquatic attractions, lagoons, and premium golf courses.</li> <li>Partner with technology teams to direct the deployment and governance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) networks, automated water-quality monitoring arrays, and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for real-time flow and leak-detection tracking.</li> </ul> <p> <b>3. Financial Cross-Charging & Asset Lifecycle Alignment</b> </p> <ul> <li>Oversee the seamless integration of smart-meter flow data with the corporate finance division to enable the automated tracking, allocation, and recovery of utility expenses.</li> <li>Provide the Service Charge Director with audited water-consumption and wastewater-discharge models to ensure precise infrastructure cross-charging and utility billing frameworks for commercial entities and distinct sub-developments.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Asset Lifecycle Planning (LCP) division to map out multi-decade Capital Asset Replacement Plans (CARP) for core utilities, ensuring that long-term pipe, pump, treatment plant, and reservoir depreciation timelines are accurately funded via community sinking funds.</li> </ul> <p> <b>4. Stage-Gate Acceptance & Capital Handover</b> </p> <ul> <li>Act as the ultimate technical sign-off authority on the Stage-Gate Handover Committee, overseeing the formal operational acceptance ("Vesting") of all civil water, wastewater, and irrigation infrastructure from engineering contractors.</li> <li>Formulate rigorous Testing & Commissioning verification rules, ensuring that all pressure tests, hydraulic pipeline modeling, and chemical/biological safety commissioning records are fully compliant with international health, environmental, and drinking water codes prior to operational adoption.</li> </ul> <div> </div> <p> <b>Job Requirements & Qualifications</b> </p> <p> <b>Education & Professional Credentials</b> </p> <ul> <li> <b>Bachelor s Degree</b> in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a highly relevant water-resources/sanitation discipline from an accredited institution.</li> <li> <b>Master s Degree</b> in Environmental/Hydraulic Engineering, Engineering Management, or an MBA from a globally recognized institution is highly preferred.</li> <li> <b>Professional Certifications:</b> Active status as a Chartered Engineer (<b>CEng</b>), Professional Engineer (<b>PE</b>), or equivalent senior registration. Advanced credentials in Asset Management (such as <b>IAM Diploma</b> or <b>CAMA</b>) are a significant advantage.</li> </ul> <p><br></p>
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<p >Front End Limited Company is seeking an <strong >Offshore Director</strong> to lead its entire offshore business and operations. Based in Al Khobar, Eastern region, this full-time role reports directly to the CEO and requires over 10 years of experience. The Offshore Director serves as the single point of accountability for unifying marine operational command, fleet management, offshore project delivery, regulatory compliance, and commercial leadership. This position combines the traditional functions of Head of Marine Operations and Business Development, requiring a leader who is equally credible in marine operations and commercially astute.</p> <h3 >Key Responsibilities</h3>
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<li >Hold overall accountability for the safe, compliant, and commercially optimal operation of the owned and chartered fleet, maximizing utilization and minimizing off-hire.</li>
<li >Direct the movement of offshore units, including anchoring, towing, safe mooring, and maneuvering within 500-metre zones.</li>
<li >Oversee Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations, lifting operations, AHTS, rig-supply, safety standby vessel operations, and grounding/collision prevention.</li>
<li >Govern diving and ROV operations to required marine and safety standards.</li>
<li >Own the offshore P&L, setting and delivering annual business plan, revenue, and margin targets agreed with the CEO.</li>
<li >Build and convert the offshore commercial pipeline, leading identification, qualification, bids, tenders, RFQs, and proposals.</li>
<li >Define commercial strategy and pricing logic, structuring charter and project contracts to protect margin and manage risk.</li>
<li >Champion an uncompromising HSE culture and ensure full compliance with the Saudi Aramco Marine / Offshore Operations Manual and applicable international requirements (IMO, DNV, BIMCO, OCIMF, ISPS).</li>
<li >Direct emergency management, incident notification, reporting, investigation, and environmental compliance.</li>
<li >Account for the delivery of contracted offshore projects, including mobilization, execution, milestones, schedule, cost, and close-out.</li>
<li >Oversee port and shore-base operations and interfaces, ensuring ISPS compliance and proper cargo handling.</li>
<li >Lead, structure, and develop the offshore organization across fleet/technical, marine operations, HSE, delivery, crewing, and commercial functions.</li>
<li >Govern crew manning, key-personnel duties, officer qualifications, competency review, and continued monitoring.</li>
<li >Drive Saudization of the marine workforce in line with Saudi Aramco contractor requirements and national objectives.</li>
<li >Build and maintain the standardized offshore financial and operating model, defending target margins and ensuring disciplined cost control.</li>
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<p >The Offshore Director is accountable for Front End's full offshore capability portfolio across the marine asset lifecycle, from seabed to surface, spanning oil & gas, renewables, and maritime infrastructure. This includes:</p>
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<li >Construction & Installation: Marine vessel chartering, subsea installation, offshore platform transportation and heavy-lift installation, subsea pipeline installation and trenching, subsea packer and anchor systems.</li>
<li >Surveying & Monitoring: Pre-lay and post-lay subsea surveys, as-laid and as-built verification, platform and subsea structure inspections, marine seismic acquisition, multiphysics and CSEM surveys, floating LiDAR for offshore wind, structural monitoring, and life-of-field asset integrity.</li>
<li >Drilling & Decommissioning: Jack-up rig operations and offshore drilling, offshore platform removal and decommissioning.</li>
<li >Logistics & Support: Emergency and routine fueling for offshore vessels, autonomous aerial logistics, ROV operations and subsea intervention, and integrated offshore support services.</li>
<li >Offshore Mining: Polymetallic nodule collection and subsea mining technologies.</li>
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<p >Candidates for this full-time role must possess a minimum of <strong >10 years of relevant experience</strong> in offshore operations and business development. The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p>
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<li >Credibility as a marine operator with an in-depth understanding of Saudi Aramco's offshore requirements.</li>
<li >Commercial astuteness, capable of building pipeline, structuring contracts, and defending profitability.</li>
<li >Proven leadership in managing complex offshore businesses and operations.</li>
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<p >A critical aspect of this role is direct accountability for operating to, and ensuring organizational compliance with, the <strong >Saudi Aramco Marine / Offshore Operations Manual</strong>. This mandate covers functional areas including:</p>
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<li >Health, Safety & Environment: Water management, handling of hazardous substances, living-quarters standards, safety/lifesaving/firefighting equipment, risk assessment, work permits, personnel transfer at sea, PPE, journey management, vessel inspections, Stop Work Authority, and environmental/oil-record compliance.</li>
<li >Management of Emergencies: Incident notification, classification, reporting and investigation; near-miss reporting; emergency assistance; and safety standby vessel preparedness.</li>
<li >Contractor Vessel Operations: Field movements, onshore-offshore communications, diving and ROV operations, Dynamic Positioning, lifting operations, 500-metre zone maneuvering, grounding and collision prevention, jack-up/self-elevating units, vessel master guidance, towing assistance, helicopter operations, AHTS/rig-supply/standby vessel procedures, anchoring, vessel-breakdown verification, and safe mooring.</li>
<li >Port Operations: Compliance at Ras Tanura, West Pier, Tanajib, Jeddah, Duba and Jizan facilities; ISPS code requirements; loading and discharging of cargo, products and bulk; and cargo-hose storage, maintenance and inspection.</li>
<li >Crew Manning, Competency & Fitness: Officer appointment and qualifications, CV/resume review, familiarization and evaluation, continued monitoring, DPO evaluation, Saudization of the marine contractor workforce, and crew mobilization and departure.</li>
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<p >Front End Limited Company is committed to safe and efficient offshore operations. This full-time position offers a challenging opportunity to lead a critical business segment in Al Khobar, Eastern region, contributing to the company's strategic growth and operational excellence.</p>
Our client is seeking a PMC Lead / Site Director with extensive Data Centre construction experience to lead the project management consultancy team on a large-scale hyperscale Data Centre development in Riyadh. The successful candidate will provide overall site leadership, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contractors, and ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.<br>Key responsibilities Provide overall leadership and direction to the PMC team throughout the project lifecycle. Act as the senior PMC representative on site and primary point of contact for the client and key stakeholders. Oversee the delivery of large-scale hyperscale Data Centre construction works from pre-construction through completion and handover. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams covering civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, commercial, planning, QA/QC, and HSE functions. Monitor overall project progress, programme, cost, quality, and construction performance. Manage and coordinate main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and specialist vendors. Ensure construction activities comply with approved designs, specifications, contracts, programme requirements, and applicable regulations. Drive project governance, reporting, risk management, change control, and issue resolution. Review and challenge contractor programmes, methodologies, resources, and recovery plans. Lead regular progress, coordination, and executive-level project meetings. Ensure effective management of project risks, delays, changes, and commercial issues. Oversee testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and project handover activities. Maintain strong relationships with the client, contractors, consultants, authorities, and other project stakeholders. Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance across the project. Provide regular executive reporting on project status, key risks, programme, cost, and delivery performance.<br>Experience & Requirements Minimum qualification: Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline. Required certification: PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent internationally recognized project management certification. Minimum experience: 20+ years of overall construction/project management experience. Data Centre experience: Minimum 1 hyperscale Data Centre project with an IT capacity of ≥50 MW delivered or substantially delivered. Proven experience in senior leadership of large-scale Data Centre or mission-critical construction projects. Experience leading PMC/site teams and managing main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and specialist vendors. Strong knowledge of Data Centre construction, MEP systems, commissioning, testing, and handover. Proven experience managing project programme, cost, quality, HSE, risk, change, and stakeholder requirements. GCC/Saudi Arabia experience is highly desirable. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate at senior client and executive level.<br>Compensation The salary package will be discussed based on candidate expectations, experience, and market alignment.
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<span>Qiddiya Investment Company is a Saudi developer and investment holding company shaping large-scale entertainment, sports, and culture destinations through Qiddiya City and related ventures.<br> The work is ambitious in scale and public impact, bringing together design, development, and delivery across a landmark destination with a strong focus on quality, cohesion, and long-term visitor experience.<br> As Director - Signage and Wayfinding, you will play a central role in defining how people navigate and experience Qiddiya City across districts and the wider estate.<br> This role offers the opportunity to influence a highly visible design discipline at strategic level, working across internal and external stakeholders to create a clear, consistent, and brand-aligned wayfinding experience that supports both place-making and operational excellence.<br> Responsibilities Manage and oversee the development and delivery of all signage and wayfinding elements across Qiddiya City districts and the wider estate.<br> Lead the design, development, and implementation of the overarching Qiddiya City signage and wayfinding strategy.<br> Partner with design consultants to create comprehensive signage and wayfinding guidelines and typologies aligned with organizational goals and brand identity.<br> Collaborate with architects, designers, urban planners, and construction teams to integrate signage solutions into buildings and public spaces.<br> Coordinate with marketing, branding, and communications teams to ensure consistency of visual language and brand messaging.<br> Demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with Qiddiya values and champion a strong safety-first culture, including stop-work authority when needed.<br> Build and develop the signage and wayfinding team in partnership with the Senior Manager, including mentoring junior local Saudi hires in the field.<br> Required Qualifications Degree in architecture, graphic design, or urban planning.<br> 10+ years leading signage, wayfinding, or environmental graphics on complex developments.<br> Proven experience building teams and mentoring junior design professionals.<br> Strong experience developing signage standards, typologies, and brand-aligned design guidelines.<br> Experience coordinating architects, planners, consultants, and construction stakeholders.<br> Knowledge of safety, accessibility, and implementation requirements for public realm signage.<br> Professional proficiency in English.<br> Preferred Qualifications Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and Revit.<br> Familiarity with GIS-based wayfinding and planning tools.<br> Professional proficiency in Arabic.<br></span> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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<p>The Director, Loyalty Commercial is responsible for defining and executing the commercial strategy of the loyalty program to maximize customer lifetime value, member engagement, revenue generation, and partner participation. The role drives the commercial performance of the loyalty ecosystem by developing strategic partnerships, monetization opportunities, member acquisition initiatives, and data-driven loyalty propositions that support the organization's growth objectives.</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p>Loyalty Commercial Strategy</p><ul><li>Develop and lead the commercial strategy for the loyalty program, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer engagement goals.</li><li>Identify and implement revenue-generating opportunities across the loyalty ecosystem.</li><li>Establish long-term growth plans for loyalty membership, engagement, retention, and profitability.</li><li>Drive innovation in loyalty products, rewards, benefits, and member experiences.</li></ul><p>Partnership Management</p><ul><li>Build and manage strategic partnerships with external brands, retailers, financial institutions, travel operators, entertainment providers, and other relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership contracts to maximize value for both members and the organization.</li><li>Develop a robust coalition of partners that enhances member benefits and program attractiveness.</li><li>Monitor partner performance and ensure delivery against agreed commercial targets.</li></ul><p>Loyalty Economics & Commercial Performance</p><ul><li>Own loyalty program P&L and commercial performance metrics.</li><li>Establish revenue, redemption, and customer engagement targets.</li><li>Track and analyze program KPIs, including: Member acquisition and retention Active member rates Customer lifetime value Incremental revenue Redemption behavior Partner contribution</li></ul><p>Customer & Market Insights</p><ul><li>Utilize customer data, market trends, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.</li><li>Drive the development of personalized offers and targeted campaigns based on customer insights.</li><li>Collaborate with analytics teams to measure program effectiveness and customer behavior.</li></ul><p>Stakeholder Management</p><ul><li>Partner closely with Marketing, Digital, Customer Experience, Commercial, Finance, Data & Analytics, Retail, and Operations teams.</li><li>Provide executive-level recommendations to senior leadership on loyalty performance and growth opportunities.</li><li>Lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance customer engagement and loyalty program adoption.</li></ul><p>Program Development & Innovation</p><ul><li>Oversee the design and launch of new loyalty products, earning and redemption mechanisms, tier structures, and member benefits.</li><li>Evaluate emerging loyalty technologies and industry best practices.</li><li>Champion digital transformation initiatives to improve loyalty program effectiveness and customer experience.</li></ul><p>Leadership & Governance</p><ul><li>Lead and develop a high-performing loyalty commercial team.</li><li>Ensure compliance with organizational governance, financial, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Establish performance objectives and provide coaching to team members.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><b>Qualifications & Experience</b></p><p>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Master's degree (MBA preferred).</p><p>10+ years of experience in loyalty, CRM, commercial strategy, customer engagement, partnerships, or related fields.</p><p>Minimum 5 years in a leadership position managing commercial or loyalty functions.</p><p>Experience within entertainment, tourism, hospitality, retail, aviation, financial services, or large consumer-focused organizations is highly desirable.</p>
At Qiddiya Investment Company, we are shaping a landmark destination redefining entertainment, culture and hospitality in the Kingdom. The Hospitality Business Unit is developing a portfolio of hotel assets central to this vision. As these assets progress, we are seeking experienced professionals to help deliver them to the highest standards of design quality, guest experience and commercial performance. In this role, you will provide functional leadership and strategic oversight for FF&E and OS&E across the hospitality portfolio, establishing standards, strategies and governance required to enable successful portfolio delivery. The role ensures integrated operational alignment, budget management, program coordination, lifecycle planning and the execution of design into distinctive, high-quality guest experiences aligned with Qiddiya's vision.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>Oversee FF&E and OS&E cross-functional delivery planning from design, budget through to operational readiness, including sequencing, logistics considerations, quality assurance and readiness validation aligned with development timelines. Provide FF&E and OS&E functional direction on hospitality development integration requirements, ensuring alignment of operational priorities, implementation considerations and coordinated execution. Lead the development, standardization and continuous refinement of FF&E and OS&E operational frameworks, methodologies and delivery approaches to enable consistent and scalable hospitality development execution. Manage functional interfaces and cross-disciplinary coordination to support effective communication, mitigate interface risks and enable integrated decision-making across internal and external stakeholders. Guide FF&E and OS&E operational enhancement initiatives, capability development and knowledge-sharing practices to improve delivery effectiveness and maintain consistent implementation standards. Oversee FF&E and OS&E operational quality, delivery performance and implementation effectiveness and support consistent hospitality outcomes. Lead end-to-end FF&E and OS&E lifecycle oversight, including planning, budgeting, sourcing, logistics, installation, asset tagging and handover, ensuring alignment with governance requirements and operational objectives. Oversee review and coordination of FF&E and OS&E design specifications, value engineering activities and material selections to support cost optimization, operational suitability and guest experience objectives. Lead strategic procurement activities, including supplier engagement, frameworks, tender support, evaluation processes and production oversight, ensuring alignment with procurement governance and delivery requirements. Lead strategic logistics planning, warehousing, customs coordination and implementation activities. Oversee alignment with operator requirements, brand standards, and asset management priorities by managing reviews, mock-ups, and handover activities to facilitate smooth operational readiness<br><br>Requirements<br><br>Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, Procurement Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field15+ years' experience in hotel operations, FF&E and OS&E procurement, project delivery and fit-out within hospitality developments Professional membership or recognized certification preferred (e.g. PMP, RIBA, AIA, RICS or equivalent) Experience in KSA / GCC or similar large-scale development environments preferred Demonstrates fluency in written and verbal English, with proficiency in Arabic preferred. Interprets complex information and analysis to guide functional strategy, inform decision-making and address ambiguity within the scope of the function. Capable of leading end-to-end FF&E and OS&E activities within hospitality development, including alignment of budget, program and operational functionality, guest experience expectations, implementation priorities and hospitality readiness requirements across complex hospitality environments. Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, structured decks and present strategies, status and recommendations to stakeholders and governance forums. In-depth knowledge of hospitality FF&E and OS&E specifications, material selection considerations, lifecycle costing principles, mock-up and prototype coordination, and operational suitability requirements within hospitality or mixed-use development environments. Strong strategic procurement mindset, defining sourcing and logistics approaches, anticipating market and supply chain dynamics and optimizing value across the portfolio. Expertise in managing complex stakeholder environments and coordinating across operators, consultants, suppliers, procurement partners, interior design stakeholders, asset management teams, and cross-functional development stakeholders. <br><br>Benefits<br><br>The opportunity to be part of one of Saudi Arabia's most ambitious city developments
Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia's future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture — a 360 km² mega-project just outside Riyadh. From F1-grade racetracks and theme parks to stadiums and performance venues, we're creating a destination like no other. This is more than a project — it's a national transformation. As construction accelerates, we're hiring ambitious talent to help shape it. If you're driven by scale, impact, and the chance to build something iconic from the ground up — Qiddiya is calling<br><br>Objective / Purpose<br><br>The Director - Modern Methods of Construction will lead Qiddiya's strategy for the implementation of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), including Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and modular construction across large-scale, complex projects. This role ensures that Qiddiya remains at the forefront of construction innovation, establishing robust methodologies, fostering strong supply chain partnerships, and embedding DFMA best practices across the Development and Delivery functions.<br><br>Technical Responsibilities<br><br>Define, implement, and oversee Qiddiya's DFMA and modular construction strategy in alignment with the organization's delivery objectives Lead research and development (R&D) initiatives to evaluate emerging MMC technologies and recommend adoption pathways tailored to Qiddiya's portfolio Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise to business units and delivery partners on the integration of DFMA principles in project planning, design, and execution Establish and manage a framework for evaluating suppliers, manufacturers, and technology providers within the DFMA/MMC ecosystem Collaborate with design, engineering, and construction teams to embed DFMA principles from concept through delivery, ensuring measurable efficiencies in time, cost, and quality Develop policies, procedures, and technical guidelines for modular and prefabricated construction within Qiddiya's delivery governance system Coordinate knowledge-sharing sessions and training initiatives across internal teams and delivery partners to build organizational DFMA capability Monitor international MMC/DFMA trends, benchmarking against global best practices, and apply insights to Qiddiya's development program Identify and mitigate risks associated with modular and prefabricated construction methodologies Act as the primary liaison with specialized consultants, industry experts, and academic partners in advancing DFMA and MMC innovation Support the Strategic Delivery Unit - Delivery Partnerships Lead in strategic planning, ensuring modular/R&D initiatives are integrated into the broader Delivery Partnerships roadmap Oversee pilot projects showcasing MMC/DFMA innovation, capturing lessons learned for replication across the portfolio<br><br>Requirements<br><br> Degree: Master's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field Experience: Minimum 15-20 years in large-scale project delivery with at least 7-10 years in DFMA, MMC, or modular construction leadership roles Licenses / Certifications:Chartered Engineer (CEng), PMP, or equivalent professional certification preferred Specialized training in modular construction, prefabrication, or DFMA methodologies desirable Skills: Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and change management capabilities; proven track record in innovation adoption and cross-functional delivery<br><br>Application closes on 28 May 2026
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<span>The Design Project Management Director will lead the planning, management, coordination, and delivery of design across a portfolio of mixed-use precinct developments within the Urban Core business.<br> The role will oversee the end-to-end design management process for public realm, public spaces, retail, food & beverage, commercial office, and destination-led mixed-use assets.<br> Working on the client side, the successful candidate will act as the key interface between development, asset management, project delivery, design consultants, authorities, operators, and stakeholders to ensure the design vision is successfully translated into high-quality, commercially viable, and operationally effective built environments.<br> This role requires a strategic leader capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, driving design excellence, maintaining programme commitments, and ensuring seamless integration across architectural, landscape, infrastructure, public realm, placemaking, and commercial development disciplines.<br> Key Responsibilities Design Leadership Project & Programme Management Mixed-Use Development Integration Stakeholder Management Commercial & Development Support Quality & Compliance Team Leadership Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture Master's Degree preferred.<br> Professional accreditation preferred (RIBA, AIA, AICP, ASLA, PMP, MRICS, CEng or equivalent).<br> Experience 15+ years of relevant experience in design management & project management Minimum 7 years in a leadership role managing large-scale mixed-use developments.<br> Proven client-side experience on complex mixed-use, urban regeneration, masterplan, or destination development projects.<br> Strong experience overseeing public realm and placemaking-focused developments.<br> Demonstrated success managing international multidisciplinary consultant teams.<br> Experience delivering projects throughout the full development lifecycle from concept design through construction and handover.<br> Middle East experience strongly preferred.<br> Experience within large-scale masterplanned communities, giga-projects, mixed-use districts, or city-scale developments highly desirable.<br></span> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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<span>The Senior Director - Precinct Development will be accountable for the end-to-end development leadership of a major Urban Core mixed-use precinct comprising public realm, public spaces, retail, food & beverage, commercial office, lifestyle, civic, mobility, and destination assets.<br> Acting as the precinct owner on behalf of the client, the role will lead development strategy, business planning, design governance, commercial structuring, stakeholder management, investment readiness, and delivery integration to ensure the precinct achieves its commercial, operational, placemaking, and long-term value creation objectives.<br> The role requires an experienced development executive capable of balancing commercial outcomes with exceptional urban experiences, creating vibrant, activated destinations that support economic growth, community engagement, and long-term asset performance.<br> Key Responsibilities Lead the overall development strategy and business plan for a large-scale mixed-use precinct.<br> Accountability for development outcomes across the precinct portfolio.<br> Establish clear development objectives aligned with Urban Core and wider organisational goals.<br> Direct development activities from feasibility through design, procurement, delivery, activation, and operational readiness.<br> Drive development decisions that optimise long-term asset value, commercial performance, and placemaking outcomes.<br> Education Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate Development, Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline.<br> Master's Degree preferred.<br> MBA, MSc Real Estate Development, Urban Development, or equivalent highly desirable.<br> Experience 20+ years of development experience.<br> Minimum 10 years leading major mixed-use, multi-asset developments Proven client-side experience managing large-scale multi-asset developments.<br> Strong background in development strategy, feasibility, investment planning, and precinct delivery.<br> Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant and project teams.<br> Significant exposure to large-scale developments in the GCC preferred.<br> Experience with giga-projects, sovereign development entities, or master developers highly desirable.<br></span> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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<br>Company Description<br><br><p>"Why work for Accor?<br>We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.</p><br><p><strong>Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center: A Symphony of French Elegance and Saudi Arabian Warmth</strong><br>The Sofitel Riyadh is dedicated to providing a five-star experience characterized by luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. The hotel's commitment to personalized attention ensures that each guest's stay is not just comfortable but memorable. Blending urban sophistication with refined opulence, the Sofitel Riyadh creates an atmosphere where every detail is thoughtfully curated to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.</p><br><br>Job Description<br><br><p>The <strong>Assistant Director of Sales – Government & Royal Affairs</strong> supports the Director of Sales in driving the hotel’s commercial strategy and revenue performance, with a primary focus on <strong>Government, Royal Affairs, Diplomatic, and strategic institutional accounts</strong> across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.</p><br><p>The role is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with key government entities, royal offices, ministries, authorities, embassies, diplomatic missions, government-related organizations, and strategic decision-makers. The Assistant Director of Sales will identify and convert high-value business opportunities while ensuring the hotel is positioned as a preferred destination for <strong>government, royal, diplomatic, VIP, corporate, MICE, and high-profile events</strong>.</p><br><p>Working closely with the Director of Sales and the wider Commercial team, the role will lead day-to-day sales activities, account development, prospecting, relationship management, contract negotiations, and business conversion within the assigned market.</p><br><p><strong>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Support the Director of Sales in developing and executing the hotel’s annual <strong>Government & Royal Affairs sales strategy</strong>, business plan, account plans, and revenue objectives.</p><br></li><li><p>Take ownership of the day-to-day development and management of key <strong>government, royal, diplomatic, and strategic institutional accounts</strong>.</p><br></li><li><p>Develop and maintain strong relationships with <strong>ministries, government authorities, royal offices, government entities, sovereign and strategic organizations, embassies, diplomatic missions, and government-related companies</strong>.</p><br></li><li><p>Identify key decision-makers and influencers within target organizations and establish long-term commercial relationships at senior levels.</p><br></li><li><p>Proactively identify new government and institutional business opportunities and develop strategies to convert them into long-term and recurring revenue.</p><br></li><li><p>Build and maintain a strong pipeline of government, royal, diplomatic, VIP, corporate, MICE, and strategic account opportunities.</p><br></li><li><p>Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value accounts while ensuring regular account reviews, production tracking, action plans, and revenue development.</p><br></li><li><p>Develop strategic account plans for key government and royal accounts, including business potential, production history, contacts, opportunities, competitor positioning, and future business forecasts.</p><br></li><li><p>Identify opportunities for <strong>VIP stays, government delegations, official visits, diplomatic travel, executive accommodation, long stays, meetings, conferences, state-related events, private functions, and exclusive hotel buyouts</strong>.</p><br></li><li><p>Lead and support negotiations for <strong>government rates, preferred agreements, corporate agreements, long-stay arrangements, accommodation contracts, event agreements, and strategic partnerships</strong>, ensuring commercial value and compliance with hotel policies.</p><br></li><li><p>Maintain a thorough understanding of government procurement processes, tender opportunities, preferred supplier requirements, and relevant business practices within the Saudi market.</p><br></li><li><p>Proactively monitor government calendars, major national initiatives, international delegations, conferences, exhibitions, summits, sporting events, entertainment programs, and other major events that may generate hotel demand.</p><br></li><li><p>Develop strong relationships with <strong>protocol teams, executive assistants, procurement departments, travel coordinators, event organizers, government representatives, diplomatic personnel, and other key stakeholders</strong>.</p><br></li><li><p>Conduct regular sales calls, executive meetings, presentations, client visits, site inspections, familiarization visits, client entertainment, and relationship-building activities.</p><br></li><li><p>Coordinate and host high-profile government, royal, diplomatic, and VIP clients during hotel visits and ensure that their requirements are communicated effectively to all relevant departments.</p><br></li><li><p>Work closely with Operations, Front Office, Guest Relations, Events, Security, Reservations, and other departments to ensure seamless delivery of <strong>VIP, government, royal, and diplomatic stays and events</strong>.</p><br></li><li><p>Ensure all business generated through government and strategic accounts is accurately handed over to the relevant operational teams with clear requirements, expectations, and timelines.</p><br></li><li><p>Maintain accurate and up-to-date account information, contacts, activities, opportunities, pipelines, production, contracts, and account plans.</p><br></li><li><p>Monitor account production and performance against agreed targets, identifying gaps and implementing corrective action where required.</p><br></li><li><p>Support the Director of Sales in leading, coaching, and developing the Sales team, sharing government market knowledge and ensuring a disciplined and proactive approach to account management and business development.</p><br></li><li><p>Work collaboratively with all Commercial and operational departments to ensure the hotel delivers a consistent, discreet, and exceptional experience for government, royal, diplomatic, and VIP guests.</p><br></li><li><p>Maintain the highest standards of <strong>confidentiality, discretion, professionalism, integrity, and relationship management</strong> when dealing with government, royal, diplomatic, and high-profile clients.</p><br></li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><br><ul><li><p>Minimum <strong>5 years of progressive sales experience</strong> within luxury hospitality, with significant exposure to the Saudi market.</p><br></li><li><p>Proven experience managing <strong>Government, Royal Affairs, Diplomatic, or strategic institutional accounts</strong> in Saudi Arabia.</p><br></li><li><p>Established network and strong relationships with relevant <strong>Saudi government entities, ministries, authorities, royal offices, embassies, and strategic organizations</strong>.</p><br></li><li><p>Strong understanding of the Saudi hospitality, government, corporate, and MICE landscape.</p><br></li><li><p>Proven track record of generating and converting high-value business and achieving 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<h3 >About Parsons Corporation and the Role</h3>
<p >Parsons Corporation is seeking a <strong >Senior Director: Land Use</strong> for a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to a landmark giga-project in the Kingdom, which aims to redefine global standards in destination development, innovation, and visitor experience, directly supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.</p> <h3 >Role Purpose and Scope</h3>
<p >The Senior Director: Land Use leads the team responsible for safeguarding, evaluating, and governing the city-wide master plan. This position ensures that all spatial developments, precinct modifications, and asset proposals align with strategic objectives, regulatory frameworks, sustainability targets, and long-term operational excellence. The role requires approximately 25 years of experience, providing authoritative leadership on land use strategy, master plan integrity, and spatial governance across large-scale mixed-use districts, mega-projects, and complex urban environments.</p> <h3 >Key Responsibilities</h3>
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<li >Own and manage the end-to-end governance framework for the city master plan.</li>
<li >Evaluate all asset and development proposals for strict compliance with district policies, land use guidelines, and master plan parameters.</li>
<li >Govern spatial modifications across all precincts, ensuring alignment with long-term operational, environmental, and community objectives.</li>
<li >Approve land use changes based on rigorous operational impact assessments, including access, infrastructure capacity, serviceability, emergency response, and lifecycle costs.</li>
<li >Maintain and update land use control documents, zoning schedules, and spatial development guidelines.</li>
<li >Direct ongoing updates and refinement of the spatial master plan in collaboration with external consultants and internal stakeholders.</li>
<li >Lead detailed spatial, environmental, and socio-economic impact assessments for new developments, major precinct modifications, and strategic initiatives.</li>
<li >Optimize land allocation to maximize asset value, commercial viability, and community integration, while protecting critical infrastructure and open space networks.</li>
<li >Drive scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to test alternative land use strategies, density distributions, and phasing options.</li>
<li >Ensure integration of transport, utilities, sustainability, public realm, and community facilities within the overarching land use strategy.</li>
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<li >Partner with internal engineering, commercial, real estate, legal, and operations teams to reconcile land use needs with technical and business requirements.</li>
<li >Liaise with government ministries, municipalities, and regulatory authorities to secure permissions, approvals, and statutory endorsements.</li>
<li >Negotiate spatial solutions between master developers, anchor tenants, third-party investors, and public entities, balancing commercial priorities with planning obligations.</li>
<li >Represent the land use function in high-level governance forums, investment committees, and design review boards.</li>
<li >Oversee the use of GIS platforms, urban modeling tools, and CAD workflows to maintain an accurate and up-to-date spatial database of the master plan.</li>
<li >Ensure robust data governance for land parcels, zoning allocations, floor area ratios, rights-of-way, easements, and development rights.</li>
<li >Use analytical tools to monitor land utilization, development progress, and compliance with approved plans and density targets.</li>
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<li >Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of planners, urban designers, GIS specialists, and land use analysts.</li>
<li >Set performance objectives, define governance processes, and ensure consistent application of standards and methodologies.</li>
<li >Build internal capability through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing on best practices in land use planning and master plan governance.</li>
<li >Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the land use and planning function.</li>
<li >Identify and manage risks related to land use, including over- or under-development, non-compliant proposals, and conflicts with infrastructure or environmental constraints.</li>
<li >Establish escalation and exception-handling processes for high-impact land use decisions.</li>
<li >Ensure all land use decisions comply with national and local planning regulations, environmental policies, and development control frameworks.</li>
<li >Prepare and present risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and governance reports to senior leadership.</li>
<li >Stay abreast of international best practice in land use planning, smart city development, mixed-use mega-projects, and resilient urban design.</li>
<li >Introduce innovative approaches to density management, transit-oriented development, green and blue networks, and mixed-use integration.</li>
<li >Contribute to policy development, design standards, and strategic frameworks that shape the long-term evolution of the city and its districts.</li>
</ul> <h3 >Candidate Profile</h3>
<p >The ideal candidate will possess approximately <strong >25 years of experience</strong> in land use strategy, master plan integrity, and spatial governance within large-scale mixed-use districts, mega-projects, or complex urban environments. Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and driving strategic planning initiatives is essential for this role.</p>
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!<p> </p>At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what s possible.<p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <u> <b>Job Description:</b> </u> </p> <p>**Join a Landmark Giga-Project Shaping the Future of Saudi Arabia**</p> <p> </p> <p>Our client is delivering one of the Kingdom s most ambitious and high-profile giga-projects, set to redefine global standards in destination development, innovation, and visitor experience. As part of the integrated Delivery Partner team, you will play a key role in planning, designing, and implementing world-class assets and infrastructure that support the Kingdom s Vision 2030.</p> <p>This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a pioneering program at scale, working alongside industry-leading experts, cutting-edge technologies, and diverse stakeholders. If you are driven by challenge, motivated by impact, and eager to be part of a legacy project that will influence generations to come, we invite you to consider joining this transformative journey.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Asset Management (AM) Governance Director is the senior standard-enforcer responsible for ensuring that the entire city infrastructure operates under unified, legally sound, and financially sustainable asset management policies. Operating within a large, mixed-use mega-project environment, this role establishes and governs the frameworks that align diverse asset classes theme parks, utilities, public realms, transport networks, sports facilities, and residential zones under a single, coherent asset management system.</p> <p>The Director ensures that all asset-related decisions and operations adhere to internationally recognized standards, robust governance controls, and the client s long-term Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives.</p> <div> </div> <p> <b>Key Responsibilities</b> </p> <p> <b>1. ISO 55001 Aligned Asset Management Framework</b> </p> <p> <b>Standard Development & Enforcement</b> </p> <p>Design, implement, and enforce an asset management framework aligned with across all asset classes.</p> <p>Define common lifecycle processes, including asset registration, condition assessment, risk evaluation, maintenance planning, and retirement/disposal.</p> <p>Ensure that unique assets (e.g., attractions, district cooling plants, roads, golf courses) follow consistent data and governance standards.</p> <p> <b>Policies, Procedures & Controls</b> </p> <p>Author and maintain asset management policies, procedures, and guidelines that apply city-wide.</p> <p>Establish minimum documentation, data capture, and reporting requirements for all asset-owning and operating entities.</p> <p>Implement governance controls to prevent fragmented or inconsistent asset management practices.</p> <p> <b>2. Governance of Global Operator SLAs</b> </p> <p> <b>Contractual Governance Framework</b> </p> <p>Design and oversee contractual enforcement mechanisms and governance structures for third-party and international operators (e.g., theme park operators, facility managers, utility providers).</p> <p>Define asset preservation obligations within operator agreements, including structural integrity, performance, safety, and aesthetic standards.</p> <p> <b>Compliance Metrics & KPI Audits</b> </p> <p>Establish KPIs, compliance metrics, and audit protocols to independently verify whether operators are maintaining assets in line with agreed standards.</p> <p>Lead periodic performance reviews and technical audits focused on asset condition, maintenance execution, and lifecycle compliance.</p> <p> <b>SLA Breach & Penalty Protocols</b> </p> <p>Develop and manage protocols for responding to SLA breaches related to asset care.</p> <p>Coordinate with Legal and Commercial teams to initiate contractual penalties, remediation plans, or escalation procedures when asset standards are not met.</p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p> <b>Qualifications & Experience</b> </p> <p> <b>Education</b> </p> <p>Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Business Management or related discipline.</p> <p>A master s degree is preferred.</p> <p> <b>Professional Certifications</b> </p> <p>Certification aligned with asset management and governance, such as IAM (Institute of Asset Management), practitioner/lead implementer, or equivalent.</p> <p>Additional credentials in project management or governance are an advantage.</p> <p> <b>Experience</b> </p> <p>20 years experience in asset management, infrastructure operations, or corporate/governance roles within large-scale or complex environments.</p> <p>Proven experience implementing and enforcing ISO 55001or similar asset management systems across diverse asset portfolios.</p> <p>Demonstrable track record of governing third-party operator performance, SLAs, and asset preservation standards.</p> <p>Experience in integrating ESG requirements into operational policies and asset management frameworks.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>We truly invest and care about our employee s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest APPLY TODAY!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to<span> </span> <span>https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/</span> .</p>
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!<p> </p>At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what s possible.<p> </p> <p> </p> <p> <u> <b>Job Description:</b> </u> </p> <p>**Join a Landmark Giga-Project Shaping the Future of Saudi Arabia**</p> <p> </p> <p>Our client is delivering one of the Kingdom s most ambitious and high-profile giga-projects, set to redefine global standards in destination development, innovation, and visitor experience. As part of the integrated Delivery Partner team, you will play a key role in planning, designing, and implementing world-class assets and infrastructure that support the Kingdom s Vision 2030.</p> <p> </p> <p>This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a pioneering program at scale, working alongside industry-leading experts, cutting-edge technologies, and diverse stakeholders. If you are driven by challenge, motivated by impact, and eager to be part of a legacy project that will influence generations to come, we invite you to consider joining this transformative journey.</p> <p> </p> <p>The Director for Public Realm is the senior technical and operational authority responsible for the long-term upkeep, landscape architecture, and experiential quality of all outdoor public spaces across the client s giga-project or master-planned city.</p> <p> </p> <p>You will lead all areas outside the footprint of private buildings: major public parks, pedestrian promenades, urban plazas, streetscapes, water features, pocket parks, green corridors, and open-air entertainment boulevards. While construction teams deliver these assets, the Director operates as the Subject Matter Expert (<span> <span> <span> <span>SME</span> </span> </span> </span>) to ensure they remain pristine, structurally sound, safe, and highly functional for residents and millions of annual visitors.</p> <p> </p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p>1. Technical Asset Management & Maintenance</p> <ul> <li> <p> <b>Landscape Infrastructure Management</b> </p> <ul> <li>Oversee the health, irrigation, and agronomic performance of large-scale softscape assets, including trees, turf, shrubs, and groundcovers.</li> <li>Ensure planting strategies and species selection are suitable for local climate conditions and long-term resilience, particularly in harsh or arid environments.</li> <li>Develop and supervise landscape maintenance regimes, seasonal planting programs, and arboriculture standards.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p> <b>Hardscape Integrity & Public Realm Structures</b> </p> <ul> <li>Manage the long-term preventative maintenance of hardscape assets, including premium paving, outdoor tiles, plazas, stairways, ramps, shading structures, pergolas, urban furniture, and monuments.</li> <li>Implement inspection and maintenance programs to preserve structural integrity, slip resistance, accessibility, and aesthetic quality.</li> <li>Coordinate repairs, refurbishments, and material replacements with Facilities Management and specialist contractors.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p> <b>Water Features & Aquatic Systems Operations</b> </p> <ul> <li>Act as the technical authority for decorative and functional water assets: fountains, cascades, man-made lakes, canals, reflection pools, and associated water-treatment and filtration systems.</li> <li>Ensure water features meet safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards and operate efficiently with minimal wastage.</li> <li>Oversee pumping, filtration, lighting, and control systems, including periodic shutdowns and deep maintenance.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>2. Operations-Led Design Review & Vesting</p> <ul> <li> <p> <b>Construction Handover (Vesting)</b> </p> <ul> <li>Evaluate completed public realm areas delivered by contractors, undertaking rigorous technical and aesthetic inspections prior to formal acceptance.</li> <li>Verify compliance with design intent, safety codes, accessibility standards, and brand/experience benchmarks.</li> <li>Issue technical acceptance reports, snag lists, and vesting certificates in coordination with Estate Vesting & Design teams.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><br></p></li></ul><p> <b>Education</b> </p> <ul> <li>Bachelor s degree Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Architecture, Environmental Design or related field.</li> <li>A master s degree preferred.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <b>Professional Certifications</b> </p> <ul> <li>Professional registration or accreditation in landscape architecture, architecture, or urban design.</li> <li>Additional credentials in sustainability, public realm management, or facilities/asset management are an advantage.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <b>Experience</b> </p> <ul> <li>Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in large-scale public realm, landscape, or urban design projects, preferably within mega-developments or complex mixed-use communities.</li> <li>Extensive experience in operations and maintenance of public parks, streetscapes, and water features, not only in design and construction.</li> <li>Proven track record in managing large operational budgets, multiple vendors, and complex outdoor asset portfolios.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in integrating sustainability and smart technologies into public realm operations.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.<p> </p> <p> </p> <p>We truly invest and care about our employee s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest APPLY TODAY!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to<span> </span> <span>https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/</span> .</p>
<h3 >About the Role</h3>
<p >Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a <strong >Director - Design - Commercial Office</strong> to lead the design management discipline for its Commercial Office Development portfolio. This full-time position, based in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, is integral to the wider giga-project masterplan. The role involves translating Qiddiya's design vision into deliverable, investment-grade office assets, from concept and masterplan integration through to design development, authority approvals, and construction-ready documentation.</p> <h3 >Core Responsibilities</h3>
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<li >Lead design competitions, consultant selection, and novation of architectural firms and lead design consultants for individual office assets and mixed-use commercial parcels.</li>
<li >Manage a team of specialist design managers to direct concept design, schematic design, detailed design development, and construction documentation stages, ensuring design intent is preserved.</li>
<li >Interface with masterplanning, infrastructure, landscape, and sustainability teams to ensure fully coordinated design outcomes.</li>
<li >Manage design consultant performance against scope, program, and fee, including chairing design review boards and technical workshops.</li>
<li >Develop consultant performance KPIs to measure performance across all design phases, collate KPIs, and share with the central QIC procurement function.</li>
<li >Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code, Mostadam/LEED sustainability targets, civil defense requirements, Qiddiya design guidelines, and COBU design, technical, smart, and sustainability guidelines.</li>
<li >Lead value engineering exercises without compromising design quality or investment value of commercial office assets.</li>
<li >Present design proposals and progress to executive leadership, investment committees, and government stakeholders.</li>
<li >Support leasing and investment teams by translating market and tenant requirements into design briefs for office product.</li>
<li >Mentor and build out an in-house design team as the Commercial Office Development pipeline scales.</li>
<li >Review and address COBU design, technical, smart, and sustainability guidelines, updating them with annual continuous improvement.</li>
</ul> <h3 >Candidate Profile and Experience</h3>
<p >Candidates for this role must possess at least <strong >12 years of design management experience</strong>, including senior design leadership on large-scale commercial office or mixed-use developments. This includes a track record of leading a design team to deliver projects on program, while balancing competing requirements such as cost, time, and quality. Expert knowledge of local and international design standards, codes, and regulations is essential. Previous experience in KSA or the Middle East is preferred, along with a history of delivering BCO Grade A or investment-grade office towers or business park products from concept through to handover.</p> <h3 >Key Skills and Attributes</h3>
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<li >Strong command of design review processes, authority approval pathways, and international best practice in commercial office design.</li>
<li >Experience managing multi-disciplinary international consultant teams (architecture, structure, MEP, facade, sustainability).</li>
<li >Excellent stakeholder management and executive presentation skills.</li>
<li >Exceptional written and verbal English skills to articulate ideas, strategies, and project performance to diverse audiences and influence at senior levels.</li>
<li >In-depth knowledge of enterprise-level digital design solutions and applications.</li>
<li >Strong leadership skills to inspire large, diverse teams and deliver results.</li>
<li >Strategic thinking capabilities.</li>
</ul> <h3 >Project Context and Leadership</h3>
<p >The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, giga-project delivery environment. This includes major program experience, managing multiple projects, conflicting priorities, and diverse stakeholders. The ability to support teams through periods of business change, provide strategic oversight in managing and prioritizing workload, and maintain a deadline-driven approach to optimize output is critical for success in this role.</p> <h3 >Application Information</h3>
<p >This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a significant development within Qiddiya Investment Company. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.</p>
<h3 >About Qiddiya Investment Company</h3>
<p >Qiddiya Investment Company is a Saudi developer and investment holding company responsible for shaping large-scale entertainment, sports, and culture destinations. This is primarily achieved through Qiddiya City and its related ventures. The company's work involves ambitious design, development, and delivery across a landmark destination, with a strong focus on quality, cohesion, and enhancing the long-term visitor experience.</p> <h3 >The Role of Director, Signage and Wayfinding</h3>
<p >As the Director - Signage and Wayfinding, this full-time position plays a central role in defining how people navigate and experience Qiddiya City across its various districts and the wider estate. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this role offers the opportunity to influence a highly visible design discipline at a strategic level. The Director will work across internal and external stakeholders to create a clear, consistent, and brand-aligned wayfinding experience that supports both place-making objectives and operational excellence.</p> <h3 >Key Responsibilities</h3>
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<li >Manage and oversee the development and delivery of all signage and wayfinding elements across Qiddiya City districts and the wider estate.</li>
<li >Lead the design, development, and implementation of the overarching Qiddiya City signage and wayfinding strategy.</li>
<li >Partner with design consultants to create comprehensive signage and wayfinding guidelines and typologies aligned with organizational goals and brand identity.</li>
<li >Collaborate with architects, designers, urban planners, and construction teams to integrate signage solutions into buildings and public spaces.</li>
<li >Coordinate with marketing, branding, and communications teams to ensure consistency of visual language and brand messaging.</li>
<li >Demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with Qiddiya values and champion a strong safety-first culture, including exercising stop-work authority when needed.</li>
<li >Build and develop the signage and wayfinding team in partnership with the Senior Manager, including mentoring junior local Saudi hires in the field.</li>
</ul> <h3 >Required Qualifications and Experience</h3>
<p >Candidates for this Director position are required to possess <strong >over 10 years of relevant experience</strong> in the development and delivery of signage and wayfinding solutions. This experience should ideally be within large-scale destination projects or similar complex environments.</p> <h3 >Work Environment and Culture</h3>
<p >This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a company dedicated to creating landmark destinations. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture that values strong leadership, adherence to Qiddiya's core values, and a proactive commitment to safety, including the empowerment to halt work when safety is compromised.</p> <h3 >Application Information</h3>
<p >Interested applicants are encouraged to apply. The salary for this position will be discussed directly with qualified candidates during the interview process.</p>