Design Program Lead: Master Planning & Strategy

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the development and implementation of design guidelines across large-scale development projects in alignment with the master plan.

The role focuses on coordinating with the Design Director, managing design strategies, and advising leadership on consultant selection, contracts, and governance frameworks to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in design management, architecture, urban planning, master planning, or large-scale mixed-use development projects.
• Strong knowledge of master planning, urban design guidelines, design governance frameworks, and design QA processes.
• Excellent consultant management and negotiation capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure implementation of design guidelines for all development projects in coordination with the Design Director.
• Ensure development and successful implementation of design plan to achieve design goals for all assigned projects.
• Advise leadership on suitable design consultant candidates through outreach, RFP development, contract execution and administration.
• Support design teams in development of design strategies for efficient project completion.
• Support design, development and construction teams regarding schedules, budgets and plans.
• Coordinate internal design reviews to align with the master plan and take corrective actions when needed.
• Review design deliverables and provide recommendations to ensure quality standards and objectives are met.
• Coordinate between multiple consultants from pre-concept through execution to align with Qiddiya master plan.

Skills

Design management

Project coordination

Stakeholder negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture

Master’s degree in Engineering/Architecture

Job description

Qiddiya is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the development and implementation of design guidelines across large-scale development projects in alignment with the master plan.

The role focuses on coordinating with the Design Director, managing design strategies, and advising leadership on consultant selection, contracts, and governance frameworks to ensure quality and timely delivery.