Senior Director - Development - Hospitality (Stadium Hotel)

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in hospitality development is seeking a visionary Senior Director – Development to oversee high-profile hotel projects in Riyadh. You'll manage the entire development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with international standards and sustainability principles. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in hospitality development and strong leadership skills. This role offers a comprehensive compensation package.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in hospitality development, particularly in high-profile projects.
• Strong track record in feasibility studies and financial modeling.
• Excellent ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of hospitality-focused strategies.
• Manage the end-to-end development process for hotels.
• Collaborate with global hotel operators and contractors.

Skills

Hospitality development expertise

Project management

Market research analysis

Sustainability practices

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Architecture, Project Management, or related field

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a visionary Senior Director – Development with deep expertise in the hospitality sector to join our executive team. This role is pivotal in leading, planning, and executing world-class hotel developments, ensuring Qiddiya delivers a destination that redefines guest experiences.

As Senior Director – Development, you will be responsible for driving high-profile hospitality projects and overseeing the full lifecycle from concept through delivery, embedding innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence in every initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of hospitality-focused strategies and initiatives aligned with Qiddiya’s vision and international standards of excellence.
• Manage the end-to-end development process for hotels, from feasibility and concept through handover and operations.
• Collaborate with global hotel operators, architects, designers, and contractors to ensure seamless execution that meets brand, regulatory, and guest experience standards.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to identify trends, opportunities, and gaps across luxury, lifestyle hospitality segments.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including hotel operators, government entities, investors, and community representatives.
• Identify potential risks and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies to address challenges throughout the development process.
• Champion sustainability by embedding green building practices and ESG principles in all hospitality developments.
• Provide regular progress reports and updates to senior management and the board on project status, budgets, and critical milestones.
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the development team.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field.
• 12–15 years of experience in hospitality development, with a strong track record in feasibility studies, financial modeling, and concept development for major hotel projects.
• Deep understanding of hospitality brand standards, operator selection, technical services agreements, and hotel asset planning.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership managing multidisciplinary teams across feasibility, design, and project execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging hotel operators, investors, and government authorities.

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.