Senior Director - Development (Security)

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh seeks an accomplished professional to lead end-to-end security development projects within a major real estate development program. You will coordinate with operators, contractors, consultants, and government authorities to deliver projects that align with the company’s vision.

The role requires 15+ years of experience in real estate/security development, with a Bachelor’s in a related field (Master’s preferred) and strong leadership capabilities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Program and/or Portfolio Management Qualification highly regarded.
• 15+ years of relevant professional working experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage security development projects, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya Investment Company's vision and strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, zoning requirements, and environmental standards throughout the development process.
• Monitor project progress and budget, implement risk management and cost-control strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including community leaders, investors, and partners.
• Communicate effectively in English and Arabic; mentor and lead a high-performing development team.
• Prepare and present project plans, reports, and updates to senior management and the board of directors.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation.
• Coordinate and manage the projects team through the delivery process to ensure adherence to approved designs

Skills

Project management

Security development

Stakeholder management

Budget & cost control

Cross-functional leadership

Bilingual (English & Arabic)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Construction/Architecture/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Leading cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful planning and execution of security projects from concept to completion. Exhibiting a robust understanding of the real estate development process and capable of delivering innovative solutions that align with Qiddiya's vision.

Demonstrated end-to-end experience in the development of security assets with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and GCC Region.

• Lead and manage security development projects, ensuring they align with the overall vision and strategy of Qiddiya Investment Company
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including operators, contractors, consultants, and government authorities to facilitate successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, zoning requirements, and environmental standards throughout the development process.
• Monitor project progress and budget, implement effective risk management strategies and cost management
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, investors, and partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication, fluency in English and Arabic highly desirable.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing development team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
• Prepare and present project plans, reports, and updates to senior management and the board of directors
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation in development.
• To coordinate and manage the projects team through the delivery process, to ensure the projects are constructed in accordance with the approved design

Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Program and/or Portfolio Management Qualification highly regarded.

15+ years of relevant professional working experience