Director - Gaming & Esports Asset Strategy

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qiddiya seeks a senior strategy professional to lead the planning, development, and advancement of Gaming and Esports assets across the destination. You will oversee the asset strategy lifecycle from concept through approvals, defining value propositions, audiences, and commercial positioning.

Responsibilities include translating vision into structured asset strategies, supporting financial feasibility, and designing operator selection approaches, while coordinating with Finance, Legal, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a relevant field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in management consulting, strategy advisory, or equivalent high-impact strategy roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of Gaming and Esports assets, defining value proposition and commercial positioning.
• Translate vision into asset strategies with operating model logic and market differentiation.
• Support financial feasibility and business case development with Finance and Development teams.
• Design and oversee operator selection strategies, procurement approach, and evaluation frameworks.
• Coordinate inputs across Strategy, Partnerships, Development, Legal, Procurement, and Finance.
• Drive prioritised assets across districts, aligning with masterplanning and IP strategy.
• Develop executive presentations, business cases, and briefing materials for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to budgeting, phasing, and capital planning discussions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Asset strategy

Financial analysis

Procurement strategy

Cross-functional coordination

Executive presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Overview:

Responsible for the planning, development, and advancement of Gaming and Esports assets across Qiddiya, overseeing the end-to-end asset strategy lifecycle from concept definition through Stage Gate approvals. Lead the strategic development of multiple assets, including value proposition design, target audience definition, demand and supply assessment, financial feasibility support, operator selection strategy, and procurement planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development of multiple Gaming and Esports assets, defining value proposition, target audiences, experience design principles, demand and supply dynamics, and overall commercial positioning.


• Translate high-level vision into structured asset strategies that clearly articulate the product concept, operating model logic, and market differentiation.


• Support financial feasibility and business case development in collaboration with Finance and Development teams to ensure assets are commercially robust and investment-ready.


• Design and oversee operator selection strategies, including procurement approach, evaluation frameworks, and appointment processes for operating partners and specialist advisors.


• Coordinate cross-functional inputs across Strategy, Partnerships, Development, Legal, Procurement, and Finance to ensure integrated and aligned asset progression.


• Drive the advancement of priority Gaming and Esports assets across multiple districts, ensuring alignment with broader masterplanning, IP strategy, and destination objectives.


• Develop executive-level presentations, business cases, and briefing materials to support leadership decision-making and external stakeholder engagement.


• Contribute to budgeting, phasing, and capital planning discussions to ensure effective prioritization and delivery of assets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a relevant field.


• Minimum 10 years of experience in management consulting, strategy advisory, or equivalent high-impact strategy roles.

Comprehensive benefits package