Assistant Manager - Motorsport Strategy

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya in Riyadh is seeking a results-driven strategist to support the planning and delivery of the Motorsport portfolio across events, IP partnerships, and operator appointments. You will develop feasibility studies, business cases and financial analyses, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and prepare executive materials to enable strategic decisions aligned with Qiddiya's long-term vision.

The role requires collaboration with internal teams and external partners and a minimum of four

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or finance-related field.
• 4+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, motorsport, sports, entertainment, destination development, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic development and delivery of Qiddiya Motorsport assets across events, IP partnerships and operator appointment.
• Develop feasibility studies, business cases and financial analyses for new motorsport initiatives, including market research and financial modelling.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects across Development, Asset Management, Procurement, Legal, Finance and external consultants.
• Assist in operator procurement activities, including preparation of RFP documentation and evaluation processes.
• Assist in management of international motorsport events and rights holder relationships.
• Support management of strategic IP partnerships and activation programmes.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and executive materials for decision-making.
• Maintain programme plans, risk registers and governance documentation.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Job description

Overview:

Responsible for supporting the strategic planning and delivery of Qiddiya's Motorsport portfolio across events, IP partnerships, and operator appointment initiatives. The role contributes to the development of business cases, strategic analyses, and cross-functional programmes while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the successful planning, and execution of motorsport assets in line with Qiddiya's long-term vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the strategic development and delivery of Qiddiya Motorsport assets across Motorsport Events, IP partnerships and Operator Appointment.
• Support the development of feasibility studies, business cases and financial assessments for new motorsport initiatives, events, partnerships and asset developments, including market research, demand analysis and financial modelling.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving Development, Asset Management, Procurement, Legal, Finance and external consultants to ensure programme milestones are achieved.
• Support operator procurement activities, including preparation of RFP documentation, governance papers, evaluation processes and operator mobilisation programmes.
• Assist in the management of international motorsport events and rights holder relationships, supporting event planning, operational readiness and commercial coordination.
• Support the management of strategic IP partnerships and commercial initiatives, monitoring contractual obligations, partner deliverables and activation programmes.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, business cases and Executive Committee materials to support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain programme plans, action trackers, risk registers and governance documentation, ensuring accurate reporting and timely delivery.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the successful delivery of the Motorsport Strategy.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related fields.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, motorsport, sports, entertainment, destination development, or a related field.