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director design governance cdu 015

Qiddiya | القدية

<div>
 
 Role Specific Requirements
 
 
 
 The Director - Design Governance is in the leadership team of the
 
 Design Excellence
 
 vertical of the
 
 Central Development Unit (CDU)
 
 . CDU acts as a center of excellence, setting standards and driving consistency across complex development projects by providing tools and processes for best practice delivery.
 
 
 Design Excellence ensures projects embody
 
 "Qiddiya-ness"
 
 by creating standardized measures of design quality across the program.
 
 
 
 Our Design Governance team
 
 is accountable for governance and compliance frameworks, overseeing the monitoring of Board-approved design deliverables, managing the central repository of approved design assets, and conducting systematic audits to safeguard design intent and quality.
 
 
 A
 
 global design leader
 
 with broad expertise in building typologies and urban design, who will lead an agile, high impact team&mdash;bridging design, project management, and governance to embed standards and resolve compliance challenges, enabling timely, compliant delivery of development
 
 outcomes that uphold quality, integrity,
 
 and Qiddiya's vision.
 
 
 
 Purpose
 
 
 
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 Support the CDU design management TOM mandates to maintain alignment with overall QIC vision and strategic objectives
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 Support organizational awareness and integration of design intent with delivery outcomes
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 Support bridging of the Strategic Design Support and Design Governance functions such that frameworks are defined, operationalized and continuously improved
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 Support end-to-end mapping of project delivery processes across specific delivery models
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 Drive the establishment of robust design stage-gate frameworks and governance instruments
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 Interface with Design Procurement Support function relating to design consultancy qualitative selection guidelines and management frameworks
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 Operate within the CDU DEx Target Operating Model (TOM) mandates in support of the delivery Business Units
 
 
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 Mandate
 
 
 
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 Support the DEx Executive Director's strategic priorities and objectives to successfully develop and implement the Integrated Design Management Program (IDMP) as the vehicle to deliver the MD's strategic objective &lsquo;F5 Design Management &amp; Governance Framework' approved in the March 2026 N-1
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 Collaboratively drive the definition, implementation and continuous evolution of design governance and consultancy management frameworks for QIC
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 Integrate strategic Design Support and Design Governance functions into a unified and portfolio-wide approach
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 Collaboratively drive adoption and consistent application across the Business Units
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 Support the Design Governance Lead in the development, rollout and continuous refinement of the functions' mandates
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 Drive alignment between design intent, procurement strategies and delivery execution
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 Collaboratively support and drive a feedback loop from DEx processes to project delivery to deliver continuous improvements and knowledge share using online platforms and evidence value + to QIC
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 Contribute towards a culture of quality, innovation, performance and excellence within the team
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Support cross-functional integration at QIC level across design, procurement and delivery functions
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 Support the DEx ED to continuously evolve integrated design management and governance frameworks across specific delivery models
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 Lead the development and quarterly publication of the Integrated Design Management Manual (IDMM), including hard and soft copy compendium of DEx issued and emerging design management procedures on the DEx SharePoint site
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 Collaboratively support the development of RFP suites for LDC multidiscipline consultancy services aligned with procurement strategies, including scope of services and technical annexures with the Design Procurement Support function
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 Drive the development and rollout of baseline specifications across key disciplines, aligned with QIC best practice, sustainability, applicable codes, standards and international / regional / local regulations
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 Oversee preparation and collation of Employer Information Package (EIP) to ensure consistent design guidance to appointed consultants
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 Identify and drive opportunities for standardization and optimization through prototypes and repeatable design solutions leading to DEx best practice guidelines
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 Support the Design Governance mandates through structured reporting, PCG committee engagement, and effective implementation across the Business Units
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 Support continuous improvement and high performance through data analysis from online platforms in collaboration with all DEx functions
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 Support organisational capability building through structured DEx awareness campaigns for key DEx initiatives and processes, training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing
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 Drive the establishment of an Integrated Design Management Excellence upskilling and training programme, utilising the existing playbook for the Integrated Project Management programme
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 Drive the establishment of a central repository for QIC-wide CGIs;
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 Interface with support and drive the upgrading of the Stage Gate Review Panel template, especially to include the proposed CGI image comparison initiatives in collaboration with the Virtual City (VC) and BIM &amp; Digital Delivery functions;
 
 
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 Outcomes
 
 
 
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 Successful delivery of all DEx mandates and priorities as per the agreed timelines in the 2026 and 20226-2030 programmes
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 Successful establishment and adoption of the MD's DEx Strategic Objective F5 and the Integrated Design Management Program (IDMP) across QIC
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 Consistent implementation and continuous improvements of Design Governance mandates and frameworks with measurable and evidence-based adoption
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 Effective cross-function collaborations, supporting quality and effectiveness across the DEx TOM
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 Delivery of structured outcomes including IDMM, RFP suites, baseline specifications and Employer Information Packages
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 Improved design quality, consistency and predictability across DEx mandates
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 Reduction in design-to-delivery gaps, rework and late-stage design changes, supporting value + and efficiency
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 Support the evidenced relevance of DEx within the CDU and to all Business Units, especially the delivery Business Units
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 Enhanced decision-making clarity through structured governance, online reporting and committee engagement
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 Increased efficiency through standardisation, prototyping and optimisation of repeatable and standardised design elements (floor layouts, back of house logistics)
 
 
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 Safety
 
 
 
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 Prioritize wellbeing
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 Address challenges directly
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 Take responsibility for safety
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 Correct unsafe practices
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 Learn from mistakes to continuously improve
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 Hold each other accountable with support and care
 
 
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 Integrity
 
 
 
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 Communicate truthfully and straightforwardly
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 Keep commitments and fulfill promises
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 Respect others' rights, dignity, and opinions
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 Uphold high professional standards
 
 
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 Innovation
 
 
 
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 Encourage innovation with an open, nimble approach
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 Maintain a curious mindset
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 Eager to learn and improve
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 Think creatively beyond conventions
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 Continuously seek ways to enhance performance
 
 
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 Collaboration
 
 
 
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 Open, honest engagement with all stakeholders
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 Frequent, respectful, transparent communication
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 Celebrate successes
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 Collaboratively resolve issues
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Inclusion
 
 
 
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 Respect diverse cultures
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 Listen to different perspectives
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 Maintain an open mindset to diverse ideas and information
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 Build and engage diverse teams equitably and fairly
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 Treat everyone with respect and equality
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Quality
 
 
 
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 Ask direct, rational questions
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 Speak relevantly for the audience
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 Be a team player, share knowledge
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 Uncompromising quality standards
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Master's degree in architecture, interior design, urban design, project management or another related design field - if supported by relevant working experience
 
 
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 Certifications
 
 
 
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 Professionally registered with an internationally recognized professional body or authority relevant to their discipline, is an advantage
 
 
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 Experience
 
 
 
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 Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in design, engineering and governance within Development
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 10 years' experience in the Middle East is essential, preferably including KSA
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 Proven experience delivering large-scale complex and high value developments and giga-projects
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 Demonstrated expertise in integrating design, procurement and delivery across complex programs
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 Proven track record in establishing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, and procedures at portfolio scale
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 Strong stakeholder management across executive leadership, project teams, consultants and contractors
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 Excellent communication, commercial acumen and professional judgment
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 Strong problem-solving with ability to operate effectively under pressure and to be directable in a dynamic delivery focused context
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 Knowledge of existing KSA regulatory environment, relevant governing agencies and codes applicable to various design typologies
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 Previous background in creating a culture of empowerment and where others share knowledge, insights and learning
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 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead in complex and matrixed organizations
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 Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple deadlines
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 Comprehensive benefits package
 
 
 
 Applications closing on 6 Jun 2026
 
</div>

Director - Design Governance - CDU-015

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>The Senior Manager &ndash; Residential Projects, Governance &amp; Reporting will support the Residential Business Unit by managing governance submissions, executive reporting, and committee coordination across the Residential portfolio.
The role acts as the central point of control for Stage Gate reviews, Development Committee, N-1 / N-2 Committee, and other leadership submissions, ensuring all materials are clear, complete, aligned, and decision-ready.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Prepare and coordinate governance submissions, committee packs, Stage Gate reviews, and leadership presentations.</li><li>
Develop clear, concise, decision-led materials with defined asks, risks, recommendations, and approvals required.</li><li>
Consolidate inputs from Development, Delivery, Commercial, Cost Planning, Finance, Strategy, CDU, MDU, and other stakeholders.</li><li>
Ensure all submissions follow Qiddiya governance standards, templates, and approval processes.</li><li>
Track approvals, actions, conditions, and follow-ups from governance forums through to close-out.</li><li>
Prepare executive reports, dashboards, meeting minutes, and action trackers.</li><li>
Drive stakeholder alignment ahead of submissions to avoid late changes and improve approval success.</li><li>
Support continuous improvement of governance templates, checklists, reporting tools, and submission processes.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.</li><li>
7+ years of experience in real estate development, project management, PMO, governance, reporting, or portfolio coordination.</li><li>
Experience supporting large-scale residential, mixed-use, masterplan, or giga-project environments.</li><li>
Strong understanding of governance processes, Stage Gate approvals, executive reporting, and committee submissions.</li><li>
Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills, with the ability to create polished executive-level presentations.</li><li>
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to coordinate inputs across multiple senior teams.</li><li>
High attention to detail and ability to turn complex project information into clear, decision-ready outputs.</li><li>
Strong follow-up, action tracking, meeting-minutes, and reporting discipline.</li><li>
GCC / Saudi project experience is preferred</li></ul></div>

Senior Manager - Governance, Residential Projects and Reporting

<div>The Senior Director &ndash; Project Controls will establish and lead a high performing, standardized integrated Project Controls function within Qiddiya&rsquo;s Transport Business Unit, encompassing Cost Planning and Reporting, Programme (Schedule) Management and Document Control.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Development Management Office, this role will be instrumental in bringing rigour, consistency and confidence to how cost, schedule and reporting are managed across all transport projects. The Senior Director will drive the development of a unified cost-planning framework, ensure disciplined budget approvals and financial tracking in partnership with the Central Development Unit and strengthen programme assurance and logiv testing across the project portfolio.
Qiddiya Investment Company is dedicated to revolutionizing the entertainment and leisure industry in Saudi Arabia, and we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Director of Project Controls for our DMO Transportation Division. This pivotal role will involve overseeing and enhancing the project controls framework for the transportation infrastructure projects within the Qiddiya destination. Your leadership will ensure the efficient handling of multiple projects critical to developing a seamless experience across our entertainment platform.
Key Objectives (First 18 months) Responsibilities<ul><li>
Develop and implement a consistent, robust cost planning framework across all projects replacing ad hoc practices with clear methodologies, templates and governance requirements. Ensure project teams adopt the framework and are trained to apply it accurately and consistently.</li><li>
Work closely with the Centrral Development Unit to define and embed a transparent budget approval and funding process, ensuring all projects have approved budgets aligned with corporate systems. Establish clear controls for ongoing budget tracking and change management, providing senior management with full confidence in reported financials.</li><li>
Strengthen programme management discipline by introducing logical, evidence based schedule validation across all projects. Ensure baseline schedules, float, dependencies and critical paths are realistic and defensible. Build capability within the planning team to challenge delivery timelines and assess delay impacts objectively.</li><li>
Embed cost, schedule, risk and change management integration within project reporting ensuring one version of truth and a common control baseline.</li><li>
Partner closely with the Transport Business Unit Governance team to align processes, approvals and reporting with organizational standards and external assurance requirements.</li><li>
Work seamlessly with the Senior Directors of Procurement, Commercial and Finance, Risk and Compliance &amp; Reporting and maintain strong interfaces with the Central Delivery Unit (CDU) and Strategic Delivery Unit (SDU) to ensure alignment and transparency across the delivery program.</li><li>
Recruit, develop and empower a capable project controls team covering cost, programme, and document control disciplines fostering a culture of accuracy, responsiveness and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead the establishment of an integrated Project Controls Framework governing cost planning, schedule management, change control and reporting across all projects
</li><li>Create detailed cost planning standards and templates, defining inputs, assumptions and review checkpoints to drive consistency across project cost plans.</li><li>
Oversee the preparation, validation and ongoing maintenance of project budgets, ensuring traceability between approved budgets, cost plans and funding sources.</li><li>
Collaborate with the Central Development Unit and Finance to embed the budget approval process, track funding allocations and provide transparent reporting of financial performance.</li><li>
Ensure all projects maintain accurate and logically structured programmes, validated through formal schedule assurance reviews.</li><li>
Manage scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and risk management activities to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.</li><li>
Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define project baselines and establish governance structures.</li><li>
Provide expert analysis and insight into project performance, preparing detailed reporting for senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>
Provide senior management with clear, reliable and data driven insights through regular dashboards and performance reviews.</li><li>
Embed project control staff within project teams to ensrue accurate data capture, timely reporting and partnership with project delivery.</li><li>
Ensure document control process maintain version integrity, traceability and audit readiness.</li><li>
Continuously review and improve project controls processes in line with industry advancements and organizational objectives.</li><li>
Maintain a strong focus on compliance, safety, and quality assurance throughout project lifecycles.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Project management or a related field; a Master&rsquo;s degree is preferred.</li><li>
At least 15 &ndash; 20+ years of experience in project controls, specifically in transportation or large-scale infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Advanced capability with project Control tools (Primavera P6, CostOS, Power BI etc).</li><li>
Demonstrated leadership experience supervising project controls teams in complex project environments.</li><li>
Deep understanding of project control techniques, including scheduling, cost estimation, and risk assessment methodologies.</li><li>
Excellent analytical skills paired with the ability to provide strategic recommendations based on data-driven insights.</li><li>
Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>
Expertise in project management software and tools to drive project efficiency.</li><li>
Professional certifications, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent, are highly valued.</li><li>
Prior experience in transport or large scale infrastructure</li></ul> 

Benefits 
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.</div>

Senior Director - Project Controls - Transport - 20003758 HS8

Confidential Government

<div>
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced Executive Director &ndash; Human Capital Center of Excellence (CoE) to lead the design, governance, and continuous enhancement of the organization's workforce planning, rewards, and operational excellence frameworks.
 
 
 The role will be responsible for developing scalable Human Capital practices that support a large workforce population, ensuring organizational effectiveness, workforce sustainability, operational efficiency, and alignment with strategic growth objectives. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in workforce planning, compensation and rewards, organizational governance, and HR operational excellence within large and complex organizations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Workforce Planning &amp; Manpower Management
 
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 Lead enterprise-wide workforce planning and manpower strategies aligned with organizational objectives
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 Develop workforce forecasting models to support large-scale hiring initiatives and organizational growth
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 Establish manpower governance frameworks and monitor workforce utilization and productivity
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 Partner with business leaders to ensure optimal workforce allocation and resource planning. Rewards &amp; Compensation
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 Lead the design and governance of compensation, benefits, grading, and rewards frameworks
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 Conduct market benchmarking and ensure competitive and equitable reward practices
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 Develop reward strategies that support attraction, retention, and performance objectives
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 Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Operational Excellence &amp; Governance
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 Establish Human Capital policies, standards, governance frameworks, and operational procedures.
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 Lead process improvement and operational excellence initiatives across Human Capital functions.
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 Drive workforce analytics and reporting to support executive decision-making.
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 Develop KPIs, dashboards, and governance mechanisms to measure workforce effectiveness and operational performance.
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 Promote continuous improvement and best practices across Human Capital operations. Strategic Leadership
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 Lead and develop high-performing teams across the Center of Excellence function
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 Provide strategic advisory support to executive leadership on workforce-related matters
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 Ensure Human Capital programs and frameworks support organizational transformation and future workforce requirements
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirement
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development, or a related field
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 Master's degree preferred.
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 12+ years of progressive Human Capital experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
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 Proven experience leading Workforce Planning, Rewards, Compensation, Organizational Effectiveness, or Human Capital Center of Excellence functions.
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 Demonstrated experience supporting large workforce populations, preferably 3,000+ employees
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 Strong expertise in manpower planning, workforce analytics, compensation and benefits, and HR governance
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 Experience within education, government, healthcare, retail, aviation, or other large-scale workforce environments is highly preferred
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 Strong analytical, strategic planning, and stakeholder management capabilities
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualification
 
 
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 CIPD Level 7
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 SHRM
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 SCPGRP (Global Remuneration Professional)
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 CCP (Certified Compensation Professional)
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 PMP or equivalent certificates
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Competencies
 
 
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 Workforce Planning &amp; Manpower Management
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 Compensation &amp; Rewards Strategy
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 Human Capital Governance
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 Organizational Effectiveness
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 Operational Excellent
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 Workforce Analectic
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 Policy Development
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 Strategic Workforce Management
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 Stakeholder Management
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 Data-Driven Decision Making
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 </ul>
</div>

HC Center of Excellence Executive Director

HanmiGlobal Saudi

<div>Job Purpose
HanmiGlobal is seeking a highly qualified Technical Manager to join our program management and PMCM team in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will drive the program-wide technical leadership, engineering governance, and multidisciplinary integration for a mega multi-work package land and infrastructure development program in Riyadh, delivered on behalf of a major government entity.
You will be providing program-level leadership, governance, coordination, and strategic engineering oversight for all infrastructure and utility engineering submissions across the program, ensuring that multidisciplinary technical reviews, infrastructure integration, and sustainability goals are fully integrated to support informed engineering decisions for PMCM Management and the Client, while leading the Program Technical Team to support the successful delivery of the overall development program.
Reports To: Program Director
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Establish and maintain the Program Technical Governance Framework, including engineering review procedures, technical standards, compliance requirements, and engineering assurance processes.</li><li>
Provide strategic leadership, technical direction, and performance oversight to the multidisciplinary Program Technical Team, ensuring consistent application of engineering standards and best practices across all project packages.</li><li>
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary technical reviews of engineering reports, design submissions, specifications, calculations, and technical studies prepared by Lead Developers and consultants.</li><li>
Ensure the successful integration of roads, transportation, utilities, drainage, irrigation, electrical, telecommunications, and associated infrastructure systems across the program.</li><li>
Identify and resolve multidisciplinary engineering conflicts, interface issues, and technical constraints to support coordinated project delivery.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with approved technical standards, specifications, utility requirements, statutory regulations, and operational objectives through robust engineering assurance processes.</li><li>
Lead the technical evaluation of design modifications, engineering deviations, Value Engineering proposals, and change requests, assessing their impact on safety, quality, functionality, cost, schedule, sustainability, and lifecycle performance.</li><li>
Support technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and engineering decision-making throughout the program lifecycle.</li><li>
Coordinate with Lead Developers, consultants, contractors, utility providers, government agencies, and regulatory authorities on technical matters, utility interfaces, approvals, and compliance requirements.</li><li>
Prepare technical reports, executive summaries, engineering assessments, and recommendations for PMCM Management and the Client.</li><li>
Lead technical workshops, multidisciplinary coordination meetings, engineering review sessions, and stakeholder engagements while promoting continuous improvement and engineering excellence.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Utility Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.</li><li>
Chartered Professional membership or equivalent professional accreditation.</li><li>
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional experience in infrastructure engineering, utilities, transportation, land development, urban development, or major capital projects.</li><li>
Experience within PMCM, PMC, EPCM, consultancy, developer, or client-side organizations, preferably on large-scale infrastructure and land development programs in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.</li></ul>
Core Competencies<ul><li>
Infrastructure &amp; Utility Engineering</li><li>
Technical Governance &amp; Engineering Assurance</li><li>
Multidisciplinary Design &amp; Technical Reviews</li><li>
Infrastructure Integration &amp; Utility Coordination</li><li>
Roads, Drainage, Irrigation &amp; Transportation Systems</li><li>
Electrical &amp; Telecommunications Infrastructure</li><li>
Technical Risk &amp; Change Management</li><li>
Value Engineering &amp; Technical Compliance</li><li>
Engineering Standards &amp; Regulatory Coordination</li><li>
Executive Technical Reporting &amp; Stakeholder Management</li><li>
Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Communication, and Problem Solving</li></ul></div>

Technical Manager

SYSTRA

<div>:
<div>
SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.</div><div>
For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.</div>
Context:
<div>
This requirement is for a bid opportunity only at this stage. Any engagement will be subject to successful project award and final client approval.</div><div></div><div> 
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director / Technical Director to lead the study and design delivery of major metro projects. The ideal candidate will bring at least 20 years of professional experience in rail and metro infrastructure, with strong expertise across the full project development cycle, including feasibility studies, concept design, preliminary design, and tender documentation phases. Experience in multidisciplinary design management, including coordination of out-of-country design</div><div>
centres and subconsultants, is essential. Experience in the Middle East will be considered a strong advantage.</div><div></div><div> 
This role requires both strategic leadership and deep technical oversight, ensuring high-quality multidisciplinary design delivery, effective client engagement, commercial performance, and successful coordination across internal teams, international design offices, and external stakeholders.</div>
Missions/Main Duties:
<div>
The Project Director / Technical Director will provide overall leadership for metro study and design assignments, ensuring that technical, commercial, and program objectives are achieved. The successful candidate will direct multidisciplinary teams involved in rail planning, civil, structural, geotechnical, systems, stations, depots, track, MEP, architecture, and interface management.</div><div></div><div> 
The role includes leading and reviewing project development activities from early-stage feasibility and concept studies through preliminary design and tender package preparation. The candidate will oversee technical quality, design integration, risk management, client communication, stakeholder coordination, and management of distributed design delivery models involving international design centres and specialist subconsultants.</div><div></div><div> 
The individual will also act as the senior point of contact for clients, authorities, partners, and key project stakeholders, supporting business development activities where required and contributing to bid preparation, methodology definition, resource planning, and project strategy.</div> 
<div></div><ul><li>
Lead the delivery of metro and urban rail study/design projects from feasibility stage through tender stage.</li><li>
Provide technical direction and strategic oversight across multidisciplinary design teams.</li><li>
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and overall performance.</li><li>
Lead multidisciplinary design management across internal teams, out-of-country design centres, and subconsultants.</li><li>
Ensure effective coordination, interface management, and quality control across geographically distributed design teams.</li><li>
Oversee the preparation and review of feasibility studies, concept designs, preliminary designs, and tender documents.</li><li>
Ensure integration between civil, structural, architectural, track, systems, depot, and operational requirements.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with client requirements, local regulations, international standards, and project governance procedures.</li><li>
Manage interfaces with clients, authorities, operators, contractors, and other stakeholders.</li><li>
Identify project risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.</li><li>
Support value engineering, constructability reviews, and design optimization.</li><li>
Provide leadership in quality assurance and technical review processes.</li><li>
Review and manage the outputs of partner organizations and specialist subconsultants to ensure alignment with project requirements.</li><li>
Mentor senior engineers and discipline leads and foster a high-performance project environment.</li><li>
Support proposals, bids, and business development initiatives related to metro and rail opportunities.</li></ul>
Profile/Skills:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.</li><li>
A master&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field is preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience in metro, rail, or major urban transit infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in metro projects is essential.</li><li>
Proven experience in the following project phases is mandatory:<ul><li>
Feasibility studies</li><li>
Concept design</li><li>
Preliminary design</li><li>
Tender stage / tender documentation</li></ul></li><li>
Strong experience in multidisciplinary design management.</li><li>
Proven experience managing design delivery involving out-of-country design centres and subconsultants.</li><li>
Strong experience in the management and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams.</li><li>
Proven ability to lead large and complex transportation infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Experience dealing directly with clients, government authorities, and key stakeholders.</li><li>
Middle East project experience is a strong advantage.</li><li>
Professional registration or chartership is an advantage.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of metro and urban rail project development.</li><li>
Understanding of alignment design, station planning, depot concepts, interfaces, and systems integration.</li><li>
Familiarity with international design codes, rail/metro standards, and project delivery best practices.</li><li>
Strong understanding of tender documentation, technical specifications, design reports, and scope definition.</li><li>
Ability to review and challenge technical solutions to ensure safety, efficiency, and value.</li><li>
Strong capability in managing design interfaces across multiple disciplines, offices, and external consultants.</li></ul>
:
<div>
Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.</div></div>

Project Director , Technical (Metro) - Bid Opportunity

<div>Job Purpose
HanmiGlobal is seeking a highly qualified Planning &amp; Scheduling Manager to join our program management and PMCM team in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will spearhead the integrated program scheduling and baseline controls for a mega multi-work package land and infrastructure development program in Riyadh, delivered on behalf of a major government entity.
You will be providing program-level leadership, governance, coordination, and analytical oversight for all planning and scheduling activities across the program, ensuring the Integrated Program Baseline Schedule (IPBS) is fully integrated and aligned with the program scope, critical milestones, performance forecasting, risk assessments, and the Client's executive reporting requirements, while supporting the successful delivery of the overall development program.
Reports To: Program Director
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Develop and maintain the Integrated Program Baseline Schedule (IPBS) by reviewing, validating, and integrating baseline schedules submitted by Lead Developers and delivery partners.</li><li>
Establish program-wide planning standards, scheduling procedures, governance requirements, coding structures, and reporting protocols to ensure consistency across all development packages.</li><li>
Coordinate planning and scheduling activities across package teams to align individual project schedules with overall program milestones and delivery objectives.</li><li>
Monitor schedule performance against approved baselines, identifying critical path activities, delays, variances, interface constraints, and emerging risks.</li><li>
Perform Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis, schedule forecasting, Earned Value Management (EVM), delay analysis, and time impact assessments.</li><li>
Review and validate recovery plans and mitigation strategies, ensuring their effectiveness and alignment with overall program objectives.</li><li>
Prepare integrated schedule reports, executive dashboards, KPIs, forecasting analyses, and management presentations for PMCM Management and the Client.</li><li>
Coordinate with Project Controls, Commercial, Technical, Design, Interface, and Risk Management teams to ensure the integration of schedule, cost, risk, and performance information into a unified program reporting framework.</li><li>
Ensure the integrity of planning data and compliance with PMCM reporting requirements.</li><li>
Provide functional leadership, mentoring, and technical oversight to Package Planning &amp; Scheduling Engineers, ensuring consistent application of planning standards and governance across all project packages.</li><li>
Lead planning review meetings, coordination workshops, and stakeholder sessions while promoting continuous improvement and the effective use of Primavera P6, PMIS, EDMS, and digital project controls systems.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.</li><li>
Chartered Professional membership or equivalent professional accreditation.</li><li>
Minimum fifteen (15) years of professional experience in planning and scheduling for major infrastructure, land development, transportation, utilities, urban development, or mega-project programs.</li><li>
Experience within PMCM, PMC, EPCM, or client-side organizations, preferably on major projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.</li></ul>
Core Competencies<ul><li>
Primavera P6 &amp; Integrated Program Scheduling</li><li>
Integrated Program Baseline Schedule (IPBS) Management</li><li>
Critical Path Method (CPM) &amp; Earned Value Management (EVM)</li><li>
Schedule Forecasting &amp; Performance Monitoring</li><li>
Delay Analysis &amp; Recovery Planning</li><li>
Schedule Risk Assessment &amp; Interface Management</li><li>
PMIS, EDMS &amp; Digital Project Controls</li><li>
KPI Development &amp; Executive Reporting</li><li>
Program Governance &amp; Change Management</li><li>
Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Communication, and Problem Solving</li></ul></div>

Planning & Scheduling Manager

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