Senior Manager - Operational Interface (CDU3) - CDUP 2066

Qiddiya Investment Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A national development initiative in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Manager Operational Interface to oversee and manage interface-related activities across the project. The role involves ensuring seamless technical coordination between multiple stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on technical expertise and communication skills. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent, with at least 15 years of relevant experience, preferably in large infrastructure projects within the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in interface and integration management.
• Experience in complex, multi-disciplinary projects, preferably in the Middle East.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an interface management strategy.
• Manage stakeholders, including contractors and consultants.
• Identify and resolve interface issues across phases.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical interface management

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia’s future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture— a 360 km² mega‑project just outside Riyadh. From F1‑grade racetracks and theme parks to stadiums and performance venues, we’re creating a destination like no other. This is more than a project; it’s a national transformation. As construction accelerates, we’re hiring ambitious talent to help shape it. If you’re driven by scale, impact, and the chance to build something iconic from the ground up, Qiddiya is calling for you.

General Summary

The Senior Manager Operational Interface will oversee and manage interface‑related activities across the Project and mobility modes, ensuring seamless technical coordination between multiple stakeholders, disciplines, and contractors. The role reports to the Interface Director and requires a highly technical interface manager with extensive transport integration experience. The role is critical to ensuring the successful integration of design, construction, and operational elements of each transport project within Qiddiya city. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical interface and integration management. The role will commence in the planning and design period; knowledge of the requirements and processes required to plan and implement subsystem, system integration testing and T&T across multiple mobility modes is essential. The candidate must have exceptional communication skills and the ability to navigate complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an interface management strategy, processes and requirements to ensure effective design, procurement and construction of the project.
• Manage stakeholders, including contractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Identify, document and resolve interface issues across design, construction and operational phases.
• Maintain a comprehensive interface register to track and manage all interface points.
• Act as the point of contact for interface‑related matters, facilitating communication between various project teams and external stakeholders.
• Organise and lead interface workshops, meetings and reviews to align all parties on project goals and deliverables.
• Identify potential interface risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise project delays and cost overruns.
• Monitor and report on interface‑related risks, issues and progress to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with design and construction teams to ensure technical compatibility and alignment across all project components.
• Provide expert guidance on interface requirements, standards and best practices.
• Prepare regular reports on interface management activities, highlighting key achievements, challenges and recommendations.
• Ensure all interface agreements and documentation are maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Engineering, Project Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in interface and integration management, stakeholder leadership, community engagement or related fields, preferably in transport or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience advising senior leaders while working on complex, multi‑disciplinary projects, preferably in the Middle East or GCC region.
• Strong working knowledge of Saudi Arabian regulatory/government frameworks and Vision 2030 priorities.