Senior Director - Development - Hospitality (Stadium Hotel)

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality development firm is seeking a Senior Director – Development in Saudi Arabia to oversee high-profile hotel projects. The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years of experience in hospitality development, focusing on innovation and sustainability. Responsibilities include managing the entire development process and building key stakeholder relationships. This role offers a comprehensive compensation package.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in hospitality development.
• Strong track record in feasibility studies and financial modeling.
• Deep understanding of hospitality brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of hospitality-focused strategies.
• Manage the end-to-end development process for hotels.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.

Skills

Hospitality development expertise

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

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

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.

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.