Manager - Development (DEL2)

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Development Manager to lead large-scale asset development from planning to handover and operational readiness. You will ensure alignment with business plans, governance, and Stage Gate approvals, while guiding design, procurement, construction interfaces and risk management.

Leadership of development teams, mentorship, and strong stakeholder engagement with operators and authorities are essential for delivering quality outcomes and timely handover to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive Stage Gate submissions and governance approvals.
• Manage consultant procurement, contracts and performance.
• Oversee design quality, budgets, programmes and risk management.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with operators, delivery partners and authorities.
• Support construction, commissioning and handover.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Problem solving

Accountability & results

Collaboration

Risk management

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, real estate development or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Development Management

Design Management

Commercial Management

Governance

Procurement

Risk Management

Value Engineering

Construction Interface Management

Job description

The Development Manager is accountable for the leadership and management of complex asset development projects from strategic planning and concept development through design, procurement, construction, handover and operational readiness. The role ensures alignment with approved business plans, development strategies, quality expectations, governance requirements and Stage Gate approvals.

Requirements

Key Accountabilities

• Drive Stage Gate submissions and governance approvals
• Manage consultant procurement, contracts and performance
• Oversee design quality, budgets, programmes and risk management
• Lead stakeholder engagement with operators, delivery partners and authorities
• Support construction, commissioning and handover

Responsibilities by Development Phase

• Concept Stage: define briefs, lead workshops, approve concepts, manage budgets and risks
• SD/DD Stage: coordinate consultants, monitor programme and quality, review design compliance
• Construction Stage: participate in site reviews, resolve issues, monitor permits and approvals
• Handover: support inspections, commissioning, defects management and operational readiness

Leadership Responsibilities

Provide leadership to development teams, mentor staff, influence stakeholders and support strategic initiatives across the destination.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development or related discipline. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

5-10+ years in large-scale hospitality, entertainment, mixed-use, tourism or destination development projects with responsibility from concept through delivery.

Technical Competencies

Development Management, Design Management, Commercial Management, Governance, Procurement, Risk Management, Value Engineering, Construction Interface Management.

Behavioral Competencies

Strategic Thinking, Executive Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Accountability and Results Orientation.

KPIs

Stage Gate approvals achieved on schedule; budget compliance; stakeholder satisfaction; design quality; risk mitigation and successful handover.