Senior Manager - Development Business Solutions

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya is seeking a Senior Manager – Development Business Solutions Design & Delivery to lead the design, configuration, and delivery of bespoke software solutions across the entire property development life cycle. The role sits at the intersection of enterprise software, custom development, and real estate operations, enabling tailored solutions for mega-project requirements.

You will orchestrate custom software delivery, automate complex workflows, ensure cross-system consistency, and provide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, digital solution design, and systems delivery, with 5+ years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototyping, and end-to-end delivery of bespoke software applications and domain-specific modules.
• Integrate custom applications with ERP, BIM, GIS, Cost Management, and Project Controls for unified data exchange.
• Automate cross-functional workflows and optimize planning, engineering, and finance processes.
• Collaborate with Master Planning, Engineering, Construction, and Finance to translate needs into technical specs.
• Deliver governance-aligned activities and provide evidence for audits and reviews.

Skills

Software engineering

Solution design

Enterprise software

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Job description

The Senior Manager – Development Business Solutions Design & Delivery drives the design, configuration, and execution of bespoke technology solutions, specialized applications, and end-to-end process automations across the entire property development life cycle.

This role serves as a key technical innovator at the intersection of enterprise software, custom development, and real estate operations—creating tailored solutions for unique mega-project requirements across feasibility, master planning, design, logistics, QHSEW, construction management, asset development, and real estate operations.

You will orchestrate custom software delivery, automate complex cross-functional workflows, ensure inter-system consistency, and provide transparent tracking across multiple property development domains.

Responsibilities:

• Custom & Tailored Solutions: Lead the design, prototyping, and end-to-end delivery of bespoke software applications, specialized web tools, and domain-specific modules designed to address unique operational requirements not covered by off-the-shelf software.
• Property Lifecycle Coverage: Build and deploy tailored digital tools supporting feasibility, master planning, design, logistics, QHSEW, construction management, asset development, and real estate operations.
• Domain Integration: Ensure custom-built applications integrate smoothly with core enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, BIM, GIS, Cost Management, and Project Controls) for unified data exchange.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with domain experts in Master Planning, Engineering, Construction, and Finance to translate complex operational needs into technical specifications for custom solutions.
• End-to-End Automation: Identify manual bottlenecks across planning, engineering, and finance workflows, automated engineering pipelines to streamline approvals, data ingestion, and status synchronization.
• Cross-Domain Automation: Connect siloed processes between commercial, engineering, and finance teams to eliminate dual entry, reduce human error, and accelerate delivery timelines.
• Data Integrity & Consistency: Establish automated data quality checks, validation scripts, and integration protocols to ensure a single, consistent source of truth across all platforms.
• Deliver vendor execution activities by monitoring performance against agreed service levels and delivery expectations.
• Execute engagement with vendors to address incidents, defects, and enhancement requirements impacting portfolios.
• Maintain alignment with stakeholders to ensure consistent application performance.
• Execute application activities in line with approved governance frameworks, controls, and documentation standards.
• Deliver evidence and inputs for audits, reviews, and assurance activities related to delivered applications.
• Deliver improvements to enhance application effectiveness and user experience.
• Defines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are monitored and achieved during the year.
• Takes ownership of his/her own learning agenda by identifying development needs in consultation with the reporting manager and working towards bridging the gaps through various means which go beyond just training.
• Understands the competencies relevant to his/her role and works towards displaying as well as developing these effectively.
• Keeps abreast of relevant professional/industry developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional networks.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, digital solution design, and systems delivery, with 5+ years in a leadership role