Manager - Development (DEL2)

Role Overview

Manager - Development (DEL2) at Qiddiya Investment Company. This role is accountable for the leadership and management of complex asset development projects from strategic planning and concept development through design, procurement, construction, handover and operational readiness.

Role Purpose

Ensure alignment with approved business plans, development strategies, quality expectations, governance requirements and Stage Gate approvals throughout the complete asset lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Development Lifecycle Leadership

• Lead development activities throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Drive Stage Gate submissions and governance approvals.
• Support construction, commissioning and handover.

Consultant and Procurement Management

• Manage consultant procurement, contracts and performance.
• Coordinate consultants across design phases.

Design and Quality Oversight

• Oversee design quality, budgets, programmes and risk management.
• Monitor programme and quality throughout design phases.
• Review design compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead stakeholder engagement with operators, delivery partners and authorities.
• Influence stakeholders across the destination.

Concept Stage Delivery

• Define briefs and lead workshops.
• Approve concepts.
• Manage budgets and risks.

Schematic Design and Detailed Design Stage Delivery

• Coordinate consultants.
• Monitor programme and quality.
• Review design compliance.

Construction Stage Delivery

• Participate in site reviews.
• Resolve issues.
• Monitor permits and approvals.

Handover and Commissioning

• Support inspections and commissioning.
• Support defects management and operational readiness.

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership to development teams.
• Mentor staff.
• Support strategic initiatives across the destination.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5–10+ years in large-scale hospitality, entertainment, mixed-use, tourism or destination development projects with responsibility from concept through delivery.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Development Management.
• Design Management.
• Commercial Management.
• Governance.
• Procurement.
• Risk Management.
• Value Engineering.
• Construction Interface Management.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic Thinking.
• Executive Communication.
• Leadership.
• Collaboration.
• Negotiation.
• Problem Solving.
• Accountability.
• Results Orientation.

Additional Information

Key Performance Indicators for this role include: Stage Gate approvals achieved on schedule, budget compliance, stakeholder satisfaction, design quality, risk mitigation and successful handover.