Senior Manager - Development

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Manager - Development to drive large-scale masterplan projects from planning through execution in Riyadh. You will lead cross-functional teams with architects, engineers, consultants and contractors, manage budgets and schedules, conduct feasibility studies, and ensure regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

Collaborate with stakeholders and external partners to align on delivery strategies, governance, and milestones, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 9–12 years of experience managing large-scale real estate or development projects.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk management experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and external delivery partners.
• Hands-on experience with Excel-based financial modeling; Power BI proficiency.
• Native-level English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale development projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors through delivery milestones.
• Conduct feasibility studies and market assessments to support development decisions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and project governance.

Skills

Native English

Education

Architecture or Civil Eng

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is a Saudi developer and investment holding company leading large-scale entertainment, sports, and culture destinations, including the Qiddiya mega-project. Working at the forefront of the real estate sector, the company is shaping ambitious destinations through complex, high-impact development initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to landmark projects that bring together long-term vision, rigorous planning, and coordinated delivery across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.

As Senior Manager - Development, you will play a key role in driving major development initiatives from early planning through execution. You will help shape decisions that influence project direction, delivery strategy, and overall development outcomes while working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale development projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors through delivery milestones.
• Conduct feasibility studies and market assessments to support development decisions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and project governance.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 9-12 years of experience managing large-scale real estate or development projects, including mixed-use and large-scale masterplan developments.
• Strong experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and external delivery partners.
• Experience working closely with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and senior internal decision-makers.
• Hands-on experience with Excel-based financial modeling or reporting platforms such as Power BI.
• Native-level English proficiency.