Residential Development Strategy Lead

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية seeks a strategy leader to support residential development teams, crafting market-informed development approaches and analyzing investment opportunities within the residential business unit. You will drive strategic decision-making and coordinate with cross-functional teams in Riyadh.

The role requires 4–6 years in strategy consulting or real estate, strong financial modeling, and excellent presentation and communication skills. MBA or related master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience with a background in strategy consulting and real estate investment/development
• Minimum of 3 years in consulting
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, or related field; MBA or Master’s degree advantageous
• Strong financial modeling skills and ability to evaluate complex investment structures
• Experience managing stakeholders across public and private sectors
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps and opportunities in the residential development portfolio and optimize portfolio variety and rollout based on market analysis
• Develop comprehensive strategies on topics like target customer segments, product differentiation, and market-driven change management
• Refine business models for development, set fees, scopes of work, developer selection, and highest best-use studies review
• Create management presentations communicating team and department information
• Analyze end-to-end residential development processes to identify efficiencies and optimization opportunities
• Take minutes in meetings with external consultants, funds, developers, end users
• Assess and evaluate different investment structures
• Draw roadmaps analyzing requirements, processes, and procedures for real estate development and investment entities, interfacing with authorities
• Create business cases for development opportunities

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Market research

Strategic analysis

Investment analysis

Presentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

MBA or Master's degree advantageous

Job description

Qiddiya | القدية seeks a strategy leader to support residential development teams, crafting market-informed development approaches and analyzing investment opportunities within the residential business unit. You will drive strategic decision-making and coordinate with cross-functional teams in Riyadh.

The role requires 4–6 years in strategy consulting or real estate, strong financial modeling, and excellent presentation and communication skills. MBA or related master’s degree is a plus.