Senior Director, Performing Arts Centre Development

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Director - Development to lead the development lifecycle of the Performing Arts Centre, a flagship cultural asset within Qiddiya City. The role drives strategic decision-making, manages design and delivery interfaces, and safeguards commercial outcomes through to completion.

The successful candidate will bring 10–12 years in real estate or asset development, demonstrated delivery on landmark projects, and strong leadership and stakeholder skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10–12 years of experience in real estate or asset development, with landmark assets.
• Proven track record leading development through design, delivery, and commercial phases on complex, high-profile projects.
• Strong financial acumen with budgets, business cases, and investment decision-making.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management across architects, contractors, and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development strategy for the Performing Arts Centre from design development through to delivery and handover.
• Manage relationships and interfaces across the design team delivery contractor and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope quality and vision.
• Oversee commercial and financial performance of the asset's development including budget management cost control and value engineering.
• Identify assess and mitigate development risks across design delivery and commercial workstreams.
• Prepare and present development updates business cases and investment papers to senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure development activities align with Qiddiya City’s broader masterplan cultural strategy and brand positioning.
• Support planning for operational readiness working with future operators to ensure the asset is fit for its intended cultural programme.
• Build and mentor a high-performing development team embedding best practice across the function.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Risk management

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Master's degree advantageous

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Director - Development to lead the development lifecycle of the Performing Arts Centre, a flagship cultural asset within Qiddiya City. The role drives strategic decision-making, manages design and delivery interfaces, and safeguards commercial outcomes through to completion.

The successful candidate will bring 10–12 years in real estate or asset development, demonstrated delivery on landmark projects, and strong leadership and stakeholder skills to