Executive Director, Mobility & Transport Strategy

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya in Riyadh is seeking a senior transportation planning leader to develop and execute long-term transport and mobility strategies aligned with regional development goals.

You will provide executive leadership to shape integrated, sustainable transportation systems through planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and prioritization of investments. A 15+ year background in transportation planning and infrastructure is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Economics, Geography, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization's transport and mobility strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, master plans, and regional development goals.
• Define strategic transport policies, frameworks, and planning principles to support integrated mobility solutions.
• Lead the evaluation of transport investment opportunities, infrastructure priorities, and mobility programs.
• Oversee transport strategy studies, mobility assessments, corridor planning, and multimodal transportation initiatives.
• Direct the development of long-term transport demand strategies and future mobility scenarios.
• Collaborate with Development, Urban Planning, Infrastructure, Smart City, Sustainability, and Operations teams to ensure integrated planning outcomes.
• Lead engagement with government entities, transport authorities, regulators, and strategic partners on mobility and transportation matters.
• Monitor global transportation trends, mobility innovations, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support business case development, investment evaluations, and funding strategies for transport-related initiatives.
• Provide strategic guidance on public transport, active mobility, intelligent transport systems, autonomous mobility, and mobility-as-a-service initiatives.
• Present strategic recommendations, policy proposals, and transport performance insights to executive leadership and governance committees.
• Lead and develop high-performing transport strategy teams while promoting innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Transport strategy

Mobility planning

Policy governance

Infrastructure planning

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decisions

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning/Civil Engineering/Urban Planning/Public Policy/Economics/Geography

Master's degree preferred in Transportation Planning/Urban Planning/Public Policy/Engineering/Business Administration

Job description

Qiddiya in Riyadh is seeking a senior transportation planning leader to develop and execute long-term transport and mobility strategies aligned with regional development goals.

You will provide executive leadership to shape integrated, sustainable transportation systems through planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and prioritization of investments. A 15+ year background in transportation planning and infrastructure is expected.