Visionary Director, Entertainment Strategy & Growth

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a visionary Senior Director - Entertainment Strategy to lead the strategic direction of entertainment assets and initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on developing the asset strategy, overseeing early development, and driving feasibility studies and implementation roadmaps to deliver memorable visitor experiences.

You will manage vendors and licensors, craft go-live strategies, and prepare board-ready materials, ensuring alignment with senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• At least 15 years of experience in entertainment strategy, asset management, or related domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overarching entertainment asset strategy to achieve portfolio ambitions and objectives.
• Oversee design and early development stages of new entertainment assets to align with offering and financial targets.
• Lead research and delivery of new entertainment concepts for Qiddiya City’s portfolio with feasibility assessments and implementation roadmaps.
• Manage contracted vendors, IP licensors, and third parties to ensure alignment with briefs and project vision.
• Develop initial go-live strategies (operating model, pricing, sales and marketing, manpower planning) and support other functions.
• Prepare presentations and materials for approvals; align with governance, Senior Management and Board.
• Collaborate with the Entertainment Business Unit and stakeholders for efficient delivery of new projects.
• Establish and monitor KPIs across development, business, financial and operational plans.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and hiring plans relevant to the Entertainment strategy function.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a visionary Senior Director - Entertainment Strategy to lead the strategic direction of entertainment assets and initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on developing the asset strategy, overseeing early development, and driving feasibility studies and implementation roadmaps to deliver memorable visitor experiences.

You will manage vendors and licensors, craft go-live strategies, and prepare board-ready materials, ensuring alignment with senior leadership