Senior Manager - Stakeholder Qiddiya Rail System (CDU3) - CDUP 2083

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

Job summary

A leading Saudi infrastructure project is seeking a Senior Manager - Stakeholder Qiddiya Rail System. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders for the Primary Urban Axis metro-grade rail system, managing interdependencies, and ensuring alignment with national mobility initiatives. Ideal candidates have 8–10 years in stakeholder management and relevant degrees in engineering or transport planning. This position is based in Riyadh and offers an exciting opportunity to shape a national transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transport, Architecture, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement and coordination efforts related to the design and delivery of the Primary Urban Axis.
• Coordinate alignment across internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage interdependencies between the PUA and adjacent districts.
• Act as the central liaison for all external stakeholders.
• Facilitate design reviews and integration workshops.
• Prepare stakeholder briefs and presentations for leadership decisions.
• Support the strategic positioning of the PUA within national initiatives.
• Oversee stakeholder risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Provide direction and mentorship to the stakeholder engagement team.
• Establish and update reporting frameworks for stakeholder activities.

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 - Stakeholder Qiddiya Rail System is responsible for leading coordination and alignment with stakeholders involved in the planning and delivery of Qiddiya’s central mobility corridor — the Primary Urban Axis, a metro-grade rail system. This includes interfacing road and transit infrastructure, utilities, adjacent developments, and public realm components that interact with this strategic spine.

This role ensures seamless integration between internal development, delivery teams and external partners, aligning the PUA design and delivery with regulatory requirements, access strategies, and community impact objectives. The role requires strong multi-agency coordination, technical understanding of integrated urban infrastructure, proven experience with metro/subway transport systems, and the ability to navigate evolving stakeholder landscapes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement and coordination efforts related to the design and delivery of the Primary Urban Axis across all development phases.
• Coordinate alignment across internal teams (PUA design and delivery, Master Development Unit, districts, utilities, urban design, commercial) and external stakeholders (regulators, utility providers, transit authorities). Prepare meeting agendas and ensure key meeting outputs are recorded.
• Manage interdependencies between the PUA and adjacent districts, including access, crossovers, development timing, and construction impacts.
• Act as the central liaison for all external stakeholders involved in the PUA, including ministries, consultants, and service providers.
• Facilitate design reviews, regulatory meetings, and integration workshops to resolve issues and ensure alignment.
• Prepare stakeholder briefs, presentations, and executive summaries to support leadership decisions and reporting.
• Support strategic positioning of the PUA within national mobility and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring alignment with Vision 2030 and regional plans.
• Oversee stakeholder risk identification and mitigation strategies to protect project schedules, budgets, and approvals.
• Provide direction and mentorship to the stakeholder engagement team, ensuring consistent communication standards and documentation quality.
• Establish and update reporting frameworks, trackers, and dashboards to monitor stakeholder activities, commitments, and progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transport, Architecture, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Years of Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in stakeholder management, transport planning, or infrastructure delivery.
• Experience interfacing with government agencies, ministries, or major infrastructure developers.