Senior Director, Hospitality Development & Strategy

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is shaping a landmark hospitality destination in the Kingdom. This role leads end-to-end development of hospitality assets from concept through delivery, shaping strategy, guiding critical decisions and ensuring assets deliver distinctive guest experiences and strong commercial performance.

You will drive alignment across strategy, asset management, design, delivery and operators, manage complexity, mentor teams, and report in key governance forums to accelerate value

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional memberships or certifications (e.g. RICS, RIBA, PMP or equivalent) preferred.
• 15+ years’ experience in real estate or hospitality development.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of hospitality assets from concept to delivery.
• Shape asset strategy, feasibility, and business plans to define positioning and value.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across strategy, asset management, design, delivery and operators.
• Ensure assets align with vision and quality benchmarks for design and guest experience.
• Provide strategic oversight of asset decisions including room mix and amenities.
• Lead asset validation milestones balancing operator, design, commercial, and delivery needs.
• Manage interfaces, risks, and opportunities across development workstreams.
• Lead governance and executive reporting on asset strategy and priorities.
• Mentor and develop teams across the portfolio.

Skills

Development strategy

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Project management

Executive communication

GCC experience

Education

Real estate/architecture/engineering degree

Tools

Aconex

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is shaping a landmark hospitality destination in the Kingdom. This role leads end-to-end development of hospitality assets from concept through delivery, shaping strategy, guiding critical decisions and ensuring assets deliver distinctive guest experiences and strong commercial performance.

You will drive alignment across strategy, asset management, design, delivery and operators, manage complexity, mentor teams, and report in key governance forums to accelerate value