Senior Manager - Design Governance (CDU4) 20004835

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

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Manager – Design Governance to oversee compliance and quality assurance across design projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and utilize advanced digital tools for data analysis. Strong experience in design governance and mentoring junior staff is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in design governance and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and dashboard creation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor governance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with design principles.
• Develop and implement processes for project review and monitoring.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with approved designs.
• Prepare reports on compliance status and findings.
• Develop compliance dashboards for leadership visibility.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Design compliance tracking

Advanced digital tools (Excel, Power BI)

Mentoring

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Senior Manager – Design Governance is a senior member of the vertical sitting within the Design Excellence (DEx) department within CDU. Design Governance is responsible for implementing and maintaining design governance frameworks that ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all Qiddiya (QIC) projects. The Design Governance vertical of DEx acts as a custodian of design principles, ensuring alignment of the designs with QIC objectives and unique identity.

Responsibilities

• The manager will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and counterparts in various Business Units to monitor and ensure adherence to established governance processes.
• Help drive continuous improvement of the Department and established design practices by feeding back any encountered adoption issues to the other DEx verticals.
• Develop and implement QIC‑wide processes for reviewing and monitoring projects’ adherence to Board‑approved CGIs and imagery, including concept and interior designs.
• Create, update, and maintain a centralized repository of dated Board‑approved CGIs for reference and compliance tracking.
• Conduct systematic audits and coordinate with Design Excellence (DEx) teams across business units to ensure compliance with approved designs and identify discrepancies.
• Collaborate with design, project management, and other governance teams to embed design standards and resolve compliance issues.
• Prepare reports on compliance status, audit findings, and recommendations for continuous improvement in design governance.
• Define clear workflows for design governance reviews, approvals, and escalation procedures.
• Coordinate with Design Excellence (DEx) teams across business units to identify discrepancies and enforce corrective actions.
• Develop compliance dashboards and reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility.
• Utilize advanced digital tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to analyze datasets and create visual dashboards that support informed, data‑driven decision‑making.
• Mentor and guide junior team members in project coordination, document preparation, and analytical tasks, contributing to the professional development of the team.