Associate Director - Workplace Experience

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Workplace Experience Strategist to lead the end-to-end strategy for enhancing workplace environments. The role involves overseeing the design and implementation of employee experience standards that align with the company’s purpose. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in corporate real estate or similar fields, focusing on improving engagement and satisfaction within large organizations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in workplace experience, corporate real estate, or hospitality design.
• Proven track record leading transformation of workplace environments.
• Experience with large-scale or multinational organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Qiddiya end-to-end Workplace Experience Strategy.
• Oversee consolidation of sub-standard offices into high-performing workplaces.
• Define and implement consistent experience and design standards.

Skills

Workplace Experience Strategy

Employee Engagement

Design Standards

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Organizational Psychology, or Business Administration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead Qiddiya end-to-end Workplace Experience Strategy, ensuring alignment between workplace design, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
• Oversee the structured consolidation of sub-standard offices into cohesive, high-performing workplace environments.
• Define and implement consistent experience, design, and service standards across all workplace locations, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya purpose and values.
• Partner with Workplace Effectiveness and Space Planning Leads to integrate employee insights into planning, forecasting, and office design decisions.
• Collaborate with HR and IT to leverage employee engagement data and digital feedback systems in shaping human-centered workplace solutions.
• Drive design and service uplift initiatives that elevate daily employee experiences - including space comfort, usability, amenities, and service responsiveness.
• Champion the design principles and experience framework for Qiddiya future headquarters in Qiddiya City, ensuring the workplace reflects the transition from builder to operator.
• Work closely with suppliers, designers, and consultants to ensure consistent delivery of Qiddiya workplace design and experience standards.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to employee satisfaction, workplace utilization, and service quality, reporting progress to senior leadership.
• Support brand and culture alignment initiatives, ensuring that workplace identity and employee experiences embody Qiddiya cultural DNA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in workplace experience, corporate real estate, or hospitality design, ideally within large-scale or multinational organizations.
• Proven track record leading transformation of workplace environments measuring improved engagement, productivity, and employee satisfaction.