Senior Manager - Change Management (CDU3) - 20003897

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment and culture destination near Riyadh is seeking a Senior Manager – Change Management to lead transformation efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, including 5 years in change management leadership, focused on strategic initiatives, cultural integration, and stakeholder engagement. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact one of the most ambitious developments in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in a change management leadership role.
• Strong track record of designing and delivering change programs in large-scale, matrixed, or infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the TBU’s integrated change management framework and approach.
• Collaborate with functional and project teams to assess organizational impacts and change risks.
• Create detailed change plans including stakeholder analysis, communication strategies, training roadmaps.
• Monitor and report on change readiness, adoption levels, and resistance risks.
• Design and implement feedback loops and post-change assessments to drive continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, HR, or related field

Master’s degree in Change Management, Leadership, or Strategy preferred

Job description

Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia’s flagship destination for entertainment, sports, and culture — a cornerstone of Vision 2030 located just outside Riyadh. Spanning over 360 km², it will feature world-class attractions including a Formula 1-grade racetrack, theme parks, major sports venues, and performance spaces. More than a destination, Qiddiya is a catalyst for economic diversification, job creation, and a new way of life. With construction progressing rapidly, we’re looking for driven professionals ready to help shape one of the world’s most ambitious developments. Every role here has real impact — from planning and design to delivery and operations. If you're motivated by large-scale challenges and lasting legacy, there’s a place for you at Qiddiya.

Overview

The Senior Manager – Change Management leads the planning and execution of change strategies to ensure the successful adoption of new processes, systems, structures, and ways of working across the Transport Business Unit (TBU). This role plays a critical part in enabling strategic transformations by supporting the people side of change — including changes to organizational structures, business processes, technology implementations, and cultural alignment initiatives.

The role is responsible for assessing change impacts, developing change plans, and working across multiple teams to ensure readiness, resilience, and alignment across the organization. This includes training, communications, stakeholder engagement, and cultural integration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the TBU’s integrated change management framework and approach, aligned with QIC’s enterprise change strategy.
• Collaborate with functional and project teams to assess organizational impacts and change risks of strategic initiatives.
• Create detailed change plans including stakeholder analysis, communication strategies, training roadmaps, and readiness assessments.
• Partner with HR, Strategy, and Governance teams to align change efforts with workforce planning, talent development, and performance frameworks.
• Monitor and report on change readiness, adoption levels, and resistance risks to the Director and BU leadership.
• Coordinate with external advisors and transformation partners where required to ensure change interventions are properly delivered.
• Design and implement feedback loops and post-change assessments to drive continuous improvement and embed new behaviors.
• Act as a change ambassador across the TBU, helping to shape a culture of adaptability, resilience, and innovation.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Influence
• Decision-Making
• Political & Cultural Agility
• Collaboration
• Accountability

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Business Administration, HR, or related field.

Master’s degree in Change Management, Leadership, or Strategy preferred.

Years of Experience

10+ years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in a change management leadership role

Strong track record of designing and delivering change programs in large-scale, matrixed, or infrastructure environments