Strategic Commercial Director, Citywide Infrastructure

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya in Riyadh seeks an accomplished senior commercial leader to drive citywide infrastructure program strategy, governance, and performance. You will oversee procurement, cost planning, contracts, and governance across a complex portfolio to maximize value and ensure on-time delivery.

You will provide executive direction on commercial activities, manage high-value negotiations, and lead a multidisciplinary team to optimize financial efficiency and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred for senior leadership roles.
• Professional certification in the commercial field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for citywide infrastructure programs and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Oversee procurement strategy, cost planning, contract administration, and governance.
• Direct commercial management across major infrastructure projects and enabling works.
• Evaluate proposals, tender strategies, and procurement recommendations.
• Manage negotiations with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and partners.
• Monitor budget, forecasts, and portfolio-level performance reporting.
• Direct claims management, change control, disputes, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support governance and objective achievement.
• Establish policies, controls, and performance standards for consistency and compliance.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost optimization initiatives.
• Provide executive-level commercial reporting to leadership and governance forums.
• Lead and develop high-performing commercial teams with accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Infrastructure cost mgmt

Contract administration

Procurement strategy

Claims & dispute mgmt

Risk management

Financial analysis

Negotiation & influencing

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Qiddiya in Riyadh seeks an accomplished senior commercial leader to drive citywide infrastructure program strategy, governance, and performance. You will oversee procurement, cost planning, contracts, and governance across a complex portfolio to maximize value and ensure on-time delivery.

You will provide executive direction on commercial activities, manage high-value negotiations, and lead a multidisciplinary team to optimize financial efficiency and project outcomes.