Senior Manager - Development Business Solutions

Role Overview

Senior Manager – Development Business Solutions Design & Delivery at Qiddiya Investment Company. This role designs, configures, and executes bespoke technology solutions and end-to-end process automations across the entire property development life cycle.

Role Purpose

Drive the design, prototyping, and delivery of tailored software applications and specialized solutions that address unique operational requirements across feasibility, master planning, design, logistics, quality, health, safety, environment and wellbeing (QHSEW), construction management, asset development, and real estate operations. Orchestrate custom software delivery, automate complex workflows, ensure inter-system consistency, and provide transparent tracking across multiple property development domains.

Key Responsibilities

Custom Solution Design & Delivery

• Lead the design, prototyping, and end-to-end delivery of bespoke software applications, specialized web tools, and domain-specific modules addressing unique operational requirements not covered by off-the-shelf software.
• Build and deploy tailored digital tools supporting feasibility, master planning, design, logistics, QHSEW, construction management, asset development, and real estate operations.

Integration & Data Management

• Ensure custom-built applications integrate smoothly with core enterprise platforms (including ERP, BIM, GIS, Cost Management, and Project Controls) for unified data exchange.
• Establish automated data quality checks, validation scripts, and integration protocols to ensure a single, consistent source of truth across all platforms.

Process Automation & Optimization

• Identify manual bottlenecks across planning, engineering, and finance workflows and automate engineering pipelines to streamline approvals, data ingestion, and status synchronization.
• Connect siloed processes between commercial, engineering, and finance teams to eliminate dual entry, reduce human error, and accelerate delivery timelines.
• Deliver improvements to enhance application effectiveness and user experience.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Work closely with domain experts in Master Planning, Engineering, Construction, and Finance to translate complex operational needs into technical specifications for custom solutions.
• Maintain alignment with stakeholders to ensure consistent application performance.
• Monitor vendor performance against agreed service levels and delivery expectations.
• Execute engagement with vendors to address incidents, defects, and enhancement requirements impacting portfolios.

Governance & Assurance

• Execute application activities in line with approved governance frameworks, controls, and documentation standards.
• Deliver evidence and inputs for audits, reviews, and assurance activities related to delivered applications.

Professional Development & Performance Management

• Define performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensure that goals are monitored and achieved during the year.
• Take ownership of personal learning agenda by identifying development needs in consultation with the reporting manager and working towards bridging gaps through various means beyond training.
• Understand competencies relevant to the role and work towards displaying and developing these effectively.
• Keep abreast of relevant professional and industry developments, new techniques, and current issues through continued education and professional networks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, digital solution design, and systems delivery.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.