Assistant Manager - Governance - (CDU911)

The Assistant Manager, Governance will:

• Support the oversight of committee structures that govern the Qiddiya Development Team.
• Assist in managing the Development Secretariat Team and ensure adherence to best practices in committee reporting and minute-taking.
• Maintain a working understanding of all Qiddiya governance structures, frameworks, and delegations of authority.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to the Qiddiya Development Team on governance requirements and approval flows.
• Collaborate with governance and compliance-related functions to align Development activities with Qiddiya policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance implementation, focusing on efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Assist in policy development and strategic governance initiatives to enhance compliance and alignment across the organization.

Key Responsibilities: Support Management of the Development Secretariat Team:

• Assist in training Secretariat Team members on governance structures, frameworks, and delegations of authority.
• Mentor junior team members in committee management, reporting, and minute-taking best practices.
• Encourage team members to recognize potential governance risks and understand implications of project changes.
• Liaise with Committee Chairs to gather feedback for improving committee support functions.
• Promote collaboration between the CDU Secretariat and other secretariat functions across Qiddiya.

Support Implementation of Development Committee Governance Framework:

• Assist in rolling out the Qiddiya Development Committee Governance Framework.
• Monitor adherence across Development Teams and report any non-compliance to the Senior Manager.
• Contribute to regular reviews and updates of Committee documents as per evolving policies and business needs.

Training & Awareness:

• Help develop onboarding and training materials related to the Development Committee Governance Framework.
• Collaborate with the CDU Centre of Excellence (CoE) to publish materials on a central, user-friendly platform.
• Keep current on governance trends and share relevant insights to enhance the team's effectiveness.

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor adherence to governance policies and delegations of authority.
• Assist in conducting internal reviews to identify gaps and propose risk mitigation actions.
• Help prepare governance reports and metrics for CDU management.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a support contact for governance matters within Development and Delivery teams.
• Maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders to foster a culture of strong governance.
• Contribute to the creation of feedback mechanisms to improve governance-related tools and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Governance, or related fields.
• A minimum of 6-9 years of experience in governance, compliance, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of governance principles and practices.
• Experience working in a large organization, preferably in the real estate or entertainment sector.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to assess governance processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively across departments.
• Fluency in English.