Senior Manager - Development PM

Qiddiya; Riyadh; Presencial; SAR 400.000 - 560.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh leads complex office development programs from design through handover, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and governance standards. The role demands rigorous coordination among architects, engineers, and consultants, with emphasis on cost, schedule, and quality control.

With 7–10 years in project management for large developments, you will drive risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and performance reporting while applying ESG and sustainability

Formación

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications in project or development management (e.g., PMP, RICS, PRINCE2) preferred.
• Experience: 7–10 years in project management delivering large commercial developments.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day delivery of office projects across all phases including design approvals, procurement, construction, fit-out, commissioning and handover.
• Translate development objectives into executable project plans and establish delivery programmes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate governance, reporting and stage-gate deliverables (Stage Gates 2–5) and ensure accurate progress and financial updates.
• Coordinate design and consultant coordination meetings to meet cost, time and constructability objectives.
• Monitor scope, time, cost and quality and manage stakeholders to align with organizational objectives.

Conocimientos

Collaboration & Communication

Execution & Delivery

Professional Attributes

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Project Management / Construction Management

Descripción del empleo

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Delivery Manage the day-to-day delivery of office projects across all phases including design approvals, procurement, construction, fit-out, commissioning and handover. Support Development Directors and Development Managers by translating development objectives into executable project plans. Establish and manage project programmes, delivery strategies and execution plans to meet agreed milestones. Monitor and control scope, time, cost, quality and risk across assigned projects. Identify delivery risks and issues early and support mitigation and resolution strategies in collaboration with senior development leadership.
2. Project Governance & Reporting Development of detailed Stage Gate documentation deliverables with particular focus on Stage Gates 2 through 5. Development Brief, Concept Design, Schematic Design and Dedicated Design. Provide detailed input across Office BU internal reporting streams including N-1 Reporting, Stage Gates, DevCo and PCG reporting. Support the development of internal reporting materials including progress, risk and financial updates. Ensure project documentation, approvals and records are maintained in accordance with organizational governance standards.
3. Consultant & Design Technical Coordination Contribute to and manage project briefs ensuring they reflect functional design and operational requirements. Facilitate design coordination between architects, engineers and specialist consultants to achieve design quality and compliance. Minute and manage consultant and project coordination meetings ensuring clear actions, responsibilities and follow-up. Review and manage design deliverables across all stages ensuring they meet cost, time and constructability objectives. Support the procurement of contractors and consultants ensuring compliance with corporate and governance requirements.
4. Programme Cost & Risk Control Develop, maintain and monitor detailed project programmes and delivery schedules. Review design deliverables for completeness, coordination, constructability and alignment with project objectives. Support cost planning activities including budget development, cost forecasting, change control and cash flow monitoring. Track and manage project risks, issues and dependencies maintaining up-to-date risk and issue registers. Ensure disciplined change management processes are applied across scope, budget and programme changes. Support value engineering and optimisation initiatives where required.
5. Stakeholder & Communication Management Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between office development projects and broader organizational objectives. Support Development Directors and Managers in stakeholder engagement by providing clear, consistent and accurate project information. Foster collaborative working relationships across multidisciplinary teams. Ensure effective communication of decisions, risks and changes across all project participants.

Key Competencies

• Collaboration & Communication Clear structured communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels; collaborative and supportive working style particularly in supporting senior development roles.
• Execution & Delivery Hands‑on project management capability ensuring disciplined control of time, cost and quality. Analytical and problem‑solving skills to manage risks and resolve technical challenges.
• Professional Attributes High level of integrity, accountability and professionalism. Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced project environment. A collaborative, people‑focused approach that fosters teamwork and trust.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Professional certifications in project or development management (e.g., PMP, RICS, PRINCE2) are preferred.

Work Experience

7–10 years experience in project management roles delivering commercial office, mixed‑use, or large‑scale developments. Demonstrated experience managing projects through design, procurement, construction and handover. Experience working within large, complex development or infrastructure programs is highly regarded. Experience working in environments with strong governance and reporting requirements. Experience and exposure to large‑scale integrated development programs highly regarded.

Knowledge of ESG & Sustainability Frameworks

Knowledge of ESG and sustainability frameworks (LEED, Green Star, BREEAM, etc.) required. Knowledge of Smart Building Technologies in relation to Office Buildings will be advantageous.

Technical Acumen

Strong understanding of project management principles across scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality. Experience managing consultants, contractors, and complex stakeholder interfaces. Working knowledge of commercial office building design, services coordination, sustainability frameworks, and health and safety standards. Familiarity with ESG, sustainability objectives, and smart building technologies is advantageous.