Senior Manager - Development

Qiddiya Investment Company 1; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh seeks a Senior Manager - Development to drive major development initiatives from planning through execution. You will influence project direction, delivery strategy and governance while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners across the lifecycle.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and native English proficiency to liaise with international partners and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a 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.
• Experience working with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors and senior decision-makers.
• Hands-on experience with Excel-based financial modeling or reporting platforms such as Power BI.

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 milestones.
• Conduct feasibility studies and market assessments to support decisions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and governance.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field

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.

Requirements

• 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.