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Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>The Director - Customer AI &amp; Analytics will lead the strategy, governance, architecture, and delivery of customer data products, customer intelligence platforms, and AI-driven engagement capabilities across Qiddiya.
This role will establish Qiddiya&rsquo;s customer data foundation and enable advanced personalization, audience intelligence, loyalty analytics, revenue optimization, and AI-powered customer engagement across parks, entertainment venues, digital channels, hospitality, retail, ticketing, mobility, and future city services.
The role requires a highly strategic leader with deep expertise in customer data ecosystems, AI enablement, enterprise data platforms, and digital transformation, combined with strong stakeholder management and execution capabilities.
The successful candidate will work closely with Digital, Marketing, Commercial, Customer Experience, IT, Operations, Strategy, and Executive Leadership teams to position customer data as a strategic enterprise asset. 
Key Responsibilities
Customer Data Strategy &amp; Transformation<ul><li>
Define and lead Qiddiya&rsquo;s enterprise Customer Data &amp; AI strategy aligned with business growth, visitor experience, and digital transformation objectives.
</li><li>Establish the long-term roadmap for customer data products, customer intelligence, AI enablement, and monetization opportunities.
</li><li>Build a unified customer data vision across ticketing, CRM, loyalty, mobile applications, digital platforms, attractions, hospitality, retail, mobility, and operational ecosystems.
</li><li>Drive enterprise adoption of customer-centric decision-making and data-driven engagement models.</li></ul> 
Customer 360 &amp; Data Products<ul><li>
Lead the development and evolution of enterprise Customer 360 capabilities and customer master data architecture.
</li><li>Define and oversee customer data products enabling:
</li><li>Visitor insights and segmentation
</li><li>Personalization and recommendation engines
</li><li>Customer lifetime value analysis
</li><li>Revenue and conversion analytics
</li><li>Loyalty and engagement intelligence
</li><li>Cross-channel customer journey analytics
</li><li>Real-time audience intelligence
</li><li>Predictive behavior modeling
</li><li>Partner with Data Engineering and Platform teams to ensure scalable and secure customer data pipelines and architectures.
</li><li>Enable self-service analytics and business consumption of customer intelligence products.</li></ul> 
AI &amp; Advanced Analytics<ul><li>
Lead AI initiatives focused on customer engagement, personalization, operational intelligence, and business optimization.
</li><li>Identify and drive high-value AI use cases including:
</li><li>AI-powered personalization
</li><li>Recommendation engines
</li><li>Conversational AI and intelligent assistants
</li><li>Customer sentiment analysis
</li><li>Dynamic audience targeting
</li><li>Predictive analytics
</li><li>AI-driven campaign optimization
</li><li>Generative AI use cases for customer engagement
</li><li>Collaborate with BI, Data Science, MLOps, and Emerging Technology teams to operationalize AI solutions.
</li><li>Establish AI governance principles aligned with enterprise standards and responsible AI practices.
</li></ul>Leadership &amp; Organizational Development<ul><li>
Build and lead a high-performing Customer Data &amp; AI function within the Data Office.
</li><li>Mentor multidisciplinary teams across analytics, AI, customer intelligence, and data product domains.
</li><li>Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, agility, and business value realization.
</li><li>Support enterprise data literacy and AI adoption initiatives.</li></ul> 
 
 
Requirements 
Required Experience<ul><li>
12+ years of experience in Data, Analytics, AI, Customer Intelligence, or Digital Transformation domains.
</li><li>Proven leadership experience in enterprise-scale customer data and AI initiatives.
</li><li>Strong experience in Customer 360, CDP, CRM analytics, personalization, and customer intelligence ecosystems.
</li><li>Experience leading large cross-functional programs involving business, technology, and data stakeholders.
</li><li>Strong understanding of modern cloud data platforms and AI/ML ecosystems.
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in key consumer-oriented industries including Entertainment, Hospitality, Theme Parks, and Retail.</li><li>
Experience managing strategic vendors, implementation partners, and enterprise programs.</li></ul></div>

Director - Customer AI & Analytics

InnovationTeam

<div>InnovationTeam is a forward-thinking technology company specialized in delivering advanced AI-driven solutions for enterprises and government organizations. We are currently seeking a highly skilled AI Team Lead to join our team onsite in Saudi Arabia.
As an AI Team Lead at InnovationTeam, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, and delivery of end-to-end AI solutions across multiple domains, including Generative AI, machine learning, deep learning, data science, computer vision, NLP, intelligent automation, and enterprise AI systems.
This role is not limited to Generative AI. It requires a strong technical background across modern AI technologies, hands-on experience in building production-ready AI solutions, and the leadership capability to manage AI engineers, data scientists, ML engineers, and cross-functional delivery teams.
The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who can translate business requirements into scalable AI solutions, manage project execution, guide technical teams, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery of AI initiatives within scope, timeline, and quality standards.
At InnovationTeam, we value innovation, ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning. We provide a dynamic work environment where technical excellence, leadership, and business impact are highly recognized. 
Requirements 
We are seeking an experienced AI Team Lead to lead onsite AI delivery in Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing AI projects, supervising technical teams, designing AI architectures, developing enterprise-grade solutions, and ensuring successful deployment of AI systems into production.
The candidate should have strong experience in Generative AI, machine learning, deep learning, data science, AI solution architecture, MLOps/LLMOps, cloud deployment, and project management.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead the AI team in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise AI solutions.</li><li>
Manage AI projects from requirement gathering to production deployment.</li><li>
Translate business needs into technical AI solution designs and implementation plans.</li><li>
Design and supervise solutions involving Generative AI, LLMs, RAG systems, AI agents, NLP, machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision.</li><li>
Lead data science initiatives, including data analysis, feature engineering, model development, evaluation, and optimization.</li><li>
Build and oversee end-to-end AI pipelines, including data ingestion, preprocessing, model training, inference, monitoring, and continuous improvement.</li><li>
Guide the implementation of machine learning and deep learning models using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, and related tools.</li><li>
Supervise the development of AI agents, chatbots, recommendation systems, classification models, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation solutions.</li><li>
Define AI architecture, integration patterns, APIs, microservices, and deployment strategies.</li><li>
Ensure AI solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, cost-efficient, and production-ready.</li><li>
Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, data teams, software engineers, and cloud teams.</li><li>
Manage task allocation, technical reviews, project milestones, risks, and delivery timelines.</li><li>
Establish best practices for MLOps, LLMOps, model governance, model monitoring, documentation, and quality assurance.</li><li>
Support presales and client discussions by providing technical input, solution proposals, effort estimation, and feasibility assessments.</li><li>
Ensure AI solutions comply with security, privacy, governance, and responsible AI principles.</li><li>
Mentor and coach AI engineers, ML engineers, data scientists, and junior team members.</li><li>
Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI, machine learning, deep learning, Generative AI, cloud AI services, and enterprise AI platforms.</li></ul>
Required Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in AI, machine learning, data science, or related technology fields.</li><li>
Minimum 2&ndash;3 years of experience leading AI teams or managing AI solution delivery.</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>
Strong hands-on experience in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, Generative AI, and data science.</li><li>
Solid understanding of LLMs, RAG architectures, AI agents, vector databases, prompt engineering, and model evaluation.</li><li>
Strong experience with Python and AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face, LangChain, or LlamaIndex.</li><li>
Experience in building and deploying ML/DL models for real-world enterprise use cases.</li><li>
Strong understanding of supervised learning, unsupervised learning, classification, regression, clustering, recommendation systems, forecasting, and anomaly detection.</li><li>
Experience with data preparation, data quality assessment, feature engineering, model training, validation, testing, and performance monitoring.</li><li>
Strong software engineering knowledge, including REST APIs, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and Git.</li><li>
Experience deploying AI workloads on cloud platforms such as OCI, Azure, AWS, or GCP. OCI experience is preferred.</li><li>
Knowledge of MLOps and LLMOps practices, including model versioning, monitoring, retraining, evaluation, and deployment automation.</li><li>
Strong project management skills, including planning, estimation, risk management, stakeholder communication, and delivery tracking.</li><li>
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to business and technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills.</li><li>
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.</li><li>
Willingness to work onsite in Saudi Arabia.</li></ul>
Nice to Have<ul><li>
Experience in government, healthcare, finance, telecom, or regulated enterprise environments.</li><li>
Experience with GPU-based model training and inference optimization.</li><li>
Experience with computer vision, OCR, document AI, speech AI, or multimodal AI systems.</li><li>
Experience with Azure OpenAI, Oracle AI Services, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, or similar enterprise AI platforms.</li><li>
Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI, data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks.</li><li>
Experience in presales, technical proposal preparation, and client-facing solution presentations.</li><li>
Arabic language skills are an advantage.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
<ul><li>
Opportunity to lead strategic AI initiatives in Saudi Arabia.</li><li>
Work on advanced AI solutions across Generative AI, machine learning, deep learning, and data science.</li><li>
Leadership role with direct impact on enterprise and government AI transformation projects.</li><li>
Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.</li><li>
Competitive compensation package.</li><li>
Access to modern AI infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise data environments.</li><li>
Professional growth, leadership development, and continuous learning opportunities.</li></ul></div>

AI Team Lead

MASTER-WORKS

<div>Master Works is seeking a Data &amp; AI, Head an experienced leader to drive and oversee strategic Data &amp; AI initiatives within government, banking, or enterprise environments. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage the delivery of Data &amp; AI programs, and drive digital transformation initiatives aligned with business objectives. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and expertise in data management, artificial intelligence, and enterprise transformation.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Lead and manage Data &amp; AI projects and delivery operations.</li><li>
Oversee project planning, execution, governance, risks, timelines, and reporting.</li><li>
Manage multidisciplinary teams including Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Analysts, and Project Managers.</li><li>
Ensure successful delivery of projects within scope, budget, and quality standards.</li><li>
Collaborate with executive stakeholders and business leaders to align delivery with strategic goals.</li><li>
Drive Agile methodologies and modern project delivery practices.</li><li>
Manage vendors, partners, and external stakeholders.</li><li>
Support enterprise digital transformation and data-driven initiatives.</li></ul> 
 
 
Requirements 
<ul><li>
Saudi National.</li><li>
Eligible to work in Saudi Arabia.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.</li><li>
8+ years of experience in Project Management, Data Delivery, AI Programs, or Digital Transformation.</li><li>
Previous experience within Banking, Government, or Large Enterprise environments is highly preferred.</li><li>
Experience managing ministry or government leaders as stakeholders.</li><li>
Experience with risk and vendor management.</li><li>
Proven knowledge of Agile frameworks and enterprise project delivery.</li><li>
Professional proficiency in Arabic and excellent proficiency in English.</li></ul>
Certifications:<ul><li>
PMP</li><li>
PMI-ACP</li><li>
Scrum Master</li><li>
SAFe Agile</li><li>
ITIL</li></ul>
Job Location: Client Site 
 
 
Benefits</div>

Data & AI Delivery, Head

Digby Morris Executive Search & Talent Acquisition

<div>
 
 
 Executive Director &ndash; Construction Innovation
 
 
 
 
 Major Mixed-Use Master Planned Development
 
 
 
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A major international developer delivering a $Multi-Billion mixed-use master planned developments is seeking an
 
 Executive Director &ndash; Construction Innovation
 
 to lead the strategic transformation of how large-scale assets are delivered.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a
 
 programme-level leadership role
 
 focused on advancing industrialised construction, improving delivery predictability, and embedding innovative construction methodologies across a complex portfolio of residential, hospitality, retail, entertainment and infrastructure projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Opportunity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The organisation is delivering a multi-asset development programme of exceptional scale and complexity. As construction volumes increase, the business is seeking to institutionalise
 
 Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), off-site manufacturing, and advanced delivery systems
 
 to improve productivity, reduce programme risk, and accelerate delivery.
 
 
 
 
 
 The Executive Director will operate as a strategic enabler across the development programme, working with delivery teams, designers, contractors and supply chain partners to embed
 
 repeatable, scalable construction systems
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Define and lead the organisation&rsquo;s
 
 construction innovation strategy
 
 across the development programme.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive adoption of
 
 Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), industrialised construction and prefabricated building systems
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify opportunities to improve construction productivity, programme certainty and scalability.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish frameworks, standards and governance models to support adoption of innovative construction methodologies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work closely with procurement and supply chain functions to develop
 
 manufacturing partnerships and off-site production capability
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Translate pilot initiatives into
 
 programme-wide delivery frameworks and repeatable construction models
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Support delivery teams in integrating new technologies and construction approaches while maintaining commercial viability and operational practicality.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 
 
 The role requires a senior construction or development executive with experience delivering
 
 large, complex development programmes
 
 and driving innovation across the delivery ecosystem.
 
 
 Candidates are likely to come from:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 major international developers
 </li>
 <li>
 Tier 1 contractors
 </li>
 <li>
 global programme management consultancies
 </li>
 <li>
 large infrastructure or giga-project environments
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Experience should include:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 18+ years in large-scale construction, infrastructure or real estate development
 </li>
 <li>
 leadership of multi-asset programmes or major master developments
 </li>
 <li>
 exposure to
 
 industrialised construction, modular delivery or advanced construction methodologies
 
 </li>
 <li>
 strong understanding of programme governance, supply chain integration and large project ecosystems
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 The successful candidate will be a
 
 strategic thinker capable of translating innovation into practical delivery outcomes at programme scale
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 
 Why This Role
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a rare opportunity to shape how one of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious development programmes is delivered, embedding
 
 next-generation construction methodologies and scalable delivery systems
 
 across a complex portfolio of projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 The role sits at the intersection of
 
 strategy, delivery and innovation
 
 , and will play a critical role in improving construction performance and programme scalability.
 
 
 
</div>

Executive Director Construction Innovation & MMC

Leo Burnett

<div>
 
 We are looking for a Strategy &amp; Insights Director who lives and breathes strategy, culture, creativity and innovation. This role is designed for a sharp strategic leader who can shape transformative thinking for some of the region&rsquo;s most ambitious brands, inspire high-performing teams, and drive work that delivers both business impact and creative excellence.
 
 
 The ideal candidate is equal parts strategist, storyteller, collaborator and provocateur &mdash; someone who can challenge conventional thinking, unlock powerful human insights, and elevate both clients and creative teams through bold strategic direction.
 
 
 
 
 
 As Strategy &amp; Insights Director, you will lead strategic thinking across key client accounts while helping shape the future vision of the agency and the wider Groupe. You will partner closely with leadership, creative, data, media and client teams to deliver integrated, insight-led solutions that drive growth, effectiveness and award-winning work.
 
 
 
 
 
 You will also play a critical role in developing strategic talent, driving innovation, contributing to new business efforts, and embedding the Power of One philosophy across all areas of the business.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Leadership &amp; Creative Excellence
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead and direct strategic development across top-tier regional and global clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop breakthrough brand, communication and cultural strategies rooted in human behaviour, data and insight.
 </li>
 <li>
 Inspire creative teams through compelling briefs, provocative thinking and revelatory insights that move beyond observations and into true human truths.
 </li>
 <li>
 Champion award-worthy creative thinking and partner with teams to drive impactful, culturally relevant work.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead and contribute to regional and global effectiveness and creative award submissions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactively identify strategic opportunities that can transform brands, businesses and consumer experiences.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive strategic participation across all Groupe and agency open briefs and initiatives.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Innovation, Insights &amp; Strategic Craft
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Leverage data, research, technology and cultural intelligence to uncover meaningful opportunities for clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor social, cultural, technological and behavioural trends and translate them into actionable business and creative opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build strong knowledge of emerging technologies, AI tools, innovation platforms and industry partners to futureproof strategic recommendations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop new approaches to storytelling, inspiration and strategic delivery that elevate creative output.
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as the agency&rsquo;s go-to expert on client categories, competitive landscapes and market dynamics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuously elevate the craft of strategic thinking across the team through mentorship, feedback and coaching.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Business Growth &amp; Client Partnership
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Play a leading role in new business pitches, strategic workshops and growth opportunities across the Groupe.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build trusted senior-level client relationships and confidently present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Facilitate and lead workshops that unlock business, brand and creative opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integrated solutions aligned to the Power of One model.
 </li>
 <li>
 Actively contribute to the agency&rsquo;s reputation, visibility and thought leadership within the market.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 People Leadership &amp; Team Development
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead, mentor and develop the next generation of strategic talent across the business.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build strong succession plans and create growth opportunities for junior and mid-level strategists.
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
 </li>
 <li>
 Encourage curiosity, creativity, continuous learning and strategic ambition across the team.
 </li>
 <li>
 Inspire teams through storytelling, clarity of vision and strong leadership presence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Create an environment where diverse perspectives are valued and individuals feel empowered to contribute.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A strategic thinker with the ability to connect business challenges with human behaviour, culture and creativity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong storytelling and presentation skills with the ability to influence at the highest levels.
 </li>
 <li>
 A highly collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Someone who combines analytical rigour with creative instinct.
 </li>
 <li>
 Passionate about delivering work that creates measurable impact and earns recognition.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep curiosity around culture, technology, innovation and the evolving consumer landscape.
 </li>
 <li>
 A mentor and team builder who genuinely enjoys growing talent.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, Strategy, Innovation, Research, Data or a related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 12&ndash;15+ years of experience within Strategy, Planning, Brand Strategy or Creative Strategy roles.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of the Saudi market and regional consumer landscape is highly preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Native Arabic speaker preferred.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience leading strategic work across large-scale brands and integrated campaigns.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated ability to drive both business effectiveness and creative excellence.
 </li>
 <li>
 Passion for strategy, creativity, culture and innovation.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Business Director - Strategy & Insights

<div>Role Purpose
The Executive Director &ndash; MMC &amp; Delivery Learning Systems is responsible for institutionalising innovation and structured learning across the Qiddiya City Programme.
The role leads two strategic programme enablers:<ul><li>
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) &ndash; to enhance productivity, scalability, quality consistency, safety, and delivery predictability.</li><li>
Delivery Learning &amp; Knowledge Systems &ndash; to reduce systemic repeat failures, accelerate decision-making, and embed institutional delivery intelligence across Business Units (BUs).</li></ul>
Operating at programme scale, the role ensures that Qiddiya moves from fragmented project-based execution toward structured, repeatable, and performance-driven delivery systems.
Strategic Mandate
A. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)<ul><li>
Define and steer Qiddiya&rsquo;s MMC ambition, roadmap, and governance framework.</li><li>
Identify scalable MMC opportunities across asset typologies.</li><li>
Establish standards, decision pathways, and adoption frameworks to enable BU implementation.</li><li>
Align with Procurement and Supply Chain to support manufacturing agreements and market feasibility.</li><li>
Translate pilot outcomes into institutionalised standards and repeatable playbooks.</li><li>
Monitor measurable impact on cost, schedule, quality, HSE, and sustainability performance.</li></ul>
The role does not replace BU delivery accountability; it enables structured and scalable adoption across the programme.
Delivery Learning &amp; Knowledge Systems<ul><li>
Establish and govern a structured delivery knowledge-sharing system across the Qiddiya programme.</li><li>
Institutionalise lessons learned, best practices, and repeatable standards.</li><li>
Create cross-BU transparency mechanisms to reduce duplication and rework.</li><li>
Implement structured feedback loops between Delivery, Logistics, Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial functions.</li><li>
Embed a culture of constructive transparency, where learning accelerates performance rather than assigning blame.</li></ul>
Knowledge sharing is positioned as a performance accelerator and delivery control mechanism &mdash; not documentation.
Key Accountabilities<ul><li>
Provide executive leadership for MMC and Delivery Learning initiatives in alignment with SDU mandate and TOM.</li><li>
Translate systemic delivery risks and recurring failure patterns into structured institutional solutions.</li><li>
Secure executive alignment and approvals for frameworks, governance models, and scaling strategies.</li><li>
Ensure integration across Delivery, Procurement, Engineering/Design, Logistics, Commercial, and Digital functions.</li><li>
Drive measurable improvements in delivery predictability, productivity, and cross-BU coordination.</li></ul>
Success Measures
MMC<ul><li>
Demonstrable adoption of MMC solutions on eligible assets.</li><li>
Improved schedule confidence and delivery consistency.</li><li>
Established supplier/manufacturing pathways supporting scalable adoption.</li><li>
Measurable performance gains on pilot implementations.</li></ul>
Delivery Learning<ul><li>
Reduction in repeat systemic issues and avoidable rework.</li><li>
Increased cross-BU coordination and visibility.</li><li>
Sustained platform adoption and knowledge reuse.</li><li>
Faster issue resolution cycles across delivery ecosystem.</li></ul>
Stakeholder Environment
Internal: 
SDU Leadership; BU Delivery Directors; CDU/Implementation; Engineering/Design; Procurement &amp; Supply Chain; Logistics; Commercial/Contracts; Digital/IT; People &amp; Culture.
External: 
Delivery partners; Tier 1 contractors; modular/offsite manufacturers; technology providers; specialist consultants; supply chain ecosystem. 
Requirements 
Profile Requirements
This role requires a senior international development and delivery executive with demonstrated experience leading major programmes or large-scale master developments.
Experience<ul><li>
Minimum 18 years&rsquo; progressive experience in international real estate development, infrastructure, or complex construction environments.</li><li>
Proven leadership in multi-asset or giga-project settings with concurrent project portfolios.</li><li>
Experience operating in high-growth, high-complexity environments (e.g., national transformation or large urban developments).</li><li>
Demonstrated exposure to construction innovation, industrialised construction, modular delivery, or transformation initiatives at scale.</li><li>
Experience engaging senior executive committees and securing approval for strategic frameworks.</li><li>
Strong understanding of programme governance, stage-gate processes, and cross-functional integration.</li><li>
Track record interfacing with contractors, manufacturers, consultants, and supply chain ecosystems.</li></ul>
Role Positioning Summary
This is a programme capability and transformation role designed to:<ul><li>
Enable scalable construction innovation (MMC).</li><li>
Institutionalise delivery learning across Business Units.</li><li>
Improve predictability and performance at programme scale.</li></ul>
The Executive Director operates as a strategic enabler &mdash; strengthening delivery maturity, governance capability, and structured transparency across the Qiddiya City Programme. 
Benefits 
Attractive compensations and benefits package</div>

Senior Director MMC and Knowledge Sharing - 20002020 CDU5

<div>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation of innovative smart city services. This role is critical in coordinating and managing Qiddiya&rsquo;s smart city delivery projects, integrating technology and infrastructure to create efficient, sustainable, district-level urban environments.
The ideal candidate is not expected to be deeply technical but should possess a strong understanding of the Master System Integrator (MSI) lifecycle, including design-build-operate and design-build-transfer models. Additionally, the candidate should be well-versed in artefact delivery and review processes, ensuring high-quality project execution.
Focus Area
Visitor and Resident Experience 
This role focuses on software platforms, AI integration, and data-driven services that enhance city operations and elevate the overall experience for residents and visitors.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead the end-to-end delivery of cloud, hybrid, and on-premises applications, including AI-driven operational solutions.
</li><li>Drive benefit realization by ensuring digital solutions are effectively adopted by city departments (e.g., City Operations, Security Operations) to achieve measurable ROI.
</li><li>Manage Agile and DevOps delivery cycles, ensuring key governance gates (e.g., data privacy, ethical compliance) are met without impacting delivery timelines.
</li><li>Represent City Operations IT in Asset Infrastructure Design &amp; Delivery and Technical Design Working Groups to ensure cross-functional alignment.
</li><li>Navigate and manage the technical stage-gate process for physical assets, ensuring full compliance with architecture and security requirements prior to deployment.
</li><li>Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless integration between digital systems and physical infrastructure.
</li><li>Oversee the Master System Integrator (MSI) lifecycle, including design, build, operate, and transfer phases of smart city services.
</li><li>Ensure rigorous quality control of all project deliverables through structured artefact review processes aligned with international standards.
</li><li>Collaborate with Qiddiya Technology (QTECH), districts, and business units to manage system integration and smart service deployment.
</li><li>Provide strategic insights, progress updates, and performance reporting to executive leadership and the QIC City Operations IT PMO.
</li><li>Lead procurement activities, including RFP development, vendor selection, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
</li><li>Maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring transparency through high-quality reporting and audit-ready records.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
</li><li>Minimum of 10+ years of experience as a Programme/Project Manager, preferably within smart city initiatives or large-scale infrastructure projects.
</li><li>Strong understanding of the Master System Integrator (MSI) lifecycle, including design-build-operate and design-build-transfer models.
</li><li>Proven experience in managing the delivery and review of project artefacts in complex environments.
</li><li>Solid understanding of systems integration and smart service deployment within urban ecosystems.
</li><li>Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organisational capabilities.
</li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
</li><li>Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
</li><li>Experience managing AI/ML project lifecycles and ensuring data interoperability across multiple departments and systems.
</li><li>Professional certifications in MSP, P3O, and MoP.
</li><li>Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project and Primavera P6.
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
</li><li>Experience in system verification, validation, and commissioning processes.
</li><li>Strong knowledge of change management practices and user-centric design principles.
</li><li>Proficiency in ACONEX or similar project/document management platforms.</li></ul></div>

Senior Manager - Project Manager - Digital Transformation and Value (DEL3)

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