Head of Hospitality Development & Strategy

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a seasoned leader to drive end-to-end development of hospitality assets, from concept through delivery and handover, ensuring distinctive guest experiences and strong commercial performance.

You will shape development strategy, guide critical decisions, and manage complex interfaces across strategy, asset management, design, delivery, and Operators to deliver best-in-class assets aligned with Qiddiya’s vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of hospitality assets from early-stage briefing through to delivery, handover and operational readiness
• Shape asset strategy, feasibility and business plans to define positioning, guest experience and value creation
• Drive cross-functional alignment across strategy, asset management, design, delivery and Operators to ensure seamless progression from development through to operations
• Ensure assets align with Qiddiya's vision and quality benchmarks, delivering best-in-class design and guest experience
• Provide strategic oversight of key asset decisions, including positioning, room mix, amenities, guest experience and operational planning to maximise differentiation and portfolio performance
• Lead key asset validation milestones, including mock-up rooms reviews and critical gateway decisions, balancing Operator, design, commercial and delivery requirements
• Proactively manage interfaces, risks and opportunities across all development workstreams to protect value and maintain delivery momentum
• Lead governance and executive reporting processes, clearly articulating asset strategy, development priorities, risks and recommendations in key forums
• Mentor, guide and develop teams, embedding strong development capability and best-practice approaches across the portfolio

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a seasoned leader to drive end-to-end development of hospitality assets, from concept through delivery and handover, ensuring distinctive guest experiences and strong commercial performance.

You will shape development strategy, guide critical decisions, and manage complex interfaces across strategy, asset management, design, delivery, and Operators to deliver best-in-class assets aligned with Qiddiya’s vision.