Assistant Manager - Organizational Interface (CDU3) - 20004455

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Assistant Manager – Organizational Interface to facilitate collaboration between multiple stakeholders and ensure alignment on project objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder engagement skills and a track record in managing interfaces in large-scale infrastructure projects. This role offers an opportunity to operate at a high governance standard and influence major developments in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in interface and integration management.
• Proven ability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian regulatory frameworks and Vision 2030 objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an organizational interface management strategy.
• Act as the primary liaison between TBU and external organizations.
• Proactively identify and address potential risks and conflicts.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational interface management

Risk management

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

The Assistant Manager – Organizational Interface is a key leadership role responsible for enabling seamless collaboration and alignment between the Transport Business Unit (TBU), other Qiddiya projects, and a wide range of government, private sector, and community stakeholders. The position focuses on ensuring that strategic objectives, project deliverables, and timelines are harmonized across diverse organizations and disciplines. This role demands exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, a deep understanding of complex infrastructure delivery, and the ability to anticipate and resolve interface challenges before they impact project progress. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in organizational interface management within giga-projects or large-scale urban developments, operating to the highest standards of governance, coordination, and stakeholder diplomacy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an organizational interface management strategy that aligns all stakeholders with Qiddiya’s strategic goals and governance standards.
• Identify, map, and manage interface points across internal teams, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and dependencies.
• Act as the primary liaison between the TBU and external organizations, ensuring that project objectives, requirements, and updates are communicated clearly and consistently.
• Facilitate workshops, coordination sessions, and governance forums to align stakeholders on deliverables, timelines, and interdependencies.
• Proactively identify and address potential risks and conflicts related to organizational interfaces, implementing mitigation measures to maintain project momentum.
• Oversee the integration of transport initiatives with broader infrastructure, urban planning, and public realm developments to ensure operational and strategic cohesion.
• Build and sustain high-trust relationships with key government agencies, project partners, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor interface performance metrics, prepare high-quality reports and presentations for senior leadership, and recommend process improvements.
• Lead and mentor a team of interface management professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Education from a top-tier global institution is highly desirable.

Years of experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in interface and integration management, stakeholder engagement, or related fields within transport or major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, preferably within giga-projects or large-scale urban developments in the Middle East or GCC.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian regulatory frameworks, governance structures, and Vision 2030 objectives.

Professional Certifications (if required)

• Project management, systems integration, or interface management certifications preferred.