Director - Gaming & Esports Asset Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية is seeking a senior strategy leader to oversee the planning, development, and advancement of Gaming and Esports assets across the destination. You will own end-to-end asset strategy from concept through Stage Gate approvals and coordinate with Strategy, Partnerships, Development, Legal, and Finance.

The role requires shaping value propositions, defining audiences, assessing demand and supply, and supporting commercial feasibility and investment decision processes.

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, target audiences, experience design principles, demand and supply dynamics, and overall commercial positioning.
• Translate high-level vision into structured asset strategies that articulate the product concept, operating model, and market differentiation.
• Support financial feasibility and business case development with Finance and Development teams to ensure assets are investment-ready.
• Design and oversee operator selection strategies, including procurement approach and evaluation frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs across Strategy, Partnerships, Development, Legal, Procurement, and Finance to ensure aligned asset progression.

Skills

Strategic development

Stakeholder management

Asset lifecycle planning

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package