Director - Gaming & Esports Asset Strategy

Qiddiya Investment Company 1; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company 1 is seeking a Senior Strategy Lead to drive Gaming and Esports asset development from concept through approvals. You will shape value propositions, audiences, demand and supply dynamics, and the commercial positioning of multiple assets.

Responsibilities include translating vision into actionable asset strategies, coordinating with Finance, Development, Legal, and Procurement, and supporting budgeting and capital planning.

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 strategic development of Gaming and Esports assets across Qiddiya, defining value proposition and commercial positioning.
• Translate vision into structured 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, including procurement approaches and evaluation frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs to ensure integrated asset progression.
• Advance priority assets across districts, aligning with masterplanning and IP strategy.
• Develop executive-level presentations and briefing materials for leadership decisions.

Skills

Strategy development

Asset strategy

Executive briefing

Stakeholder engagement

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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package