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Egis Group

<div><b>Company Description</b><p><br>
Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.</p><p>
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group&rsquo;s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis&rsquo; long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.</p><b><br>
Job Description</b><p><br>
As the Investment and Business Development Director, you will spearhead the company's efforts in identifying and capitalizing on investment opportunities for sustainable urban development projects. Drawing upon your extensive experience in investment management and your deep understanding of the engineering industry, you will lead initiatives to attract funding, secure partnerships, and drive the financial success of our projects.</p><p>
The Investment and Business Development Director will work closely with the Investment Planning Director and the team.</p><b><br>
Qualifications</b><br>
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Investment and Business Development Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive Business development strategy aligned with projects objectives and market dynamics.</li><li>
Opportunity Identification: Conduct in-depth market research and feasibility studies to identify potential investment opportunities in sustainable urban development projects.</li><li>
Investor Relations: Cultivate and maintain relationships with investors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to secure funding and support for project development.</li><li>
Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investment opportunities, including financial, legal, and technical assessments, to mitigate risks and ensure investment viability.</li><li>
Deal Structuring: Lead negotiations and structuring of investment deals, including equity investments, debt financing, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.</li><li>
Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting standards, and provide regular updates to stakeholders on investment performance and portfolio management.</li><li>
Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the investment development team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.</li></ul><br>
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Additional Information</b><br>
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CFA designation preferred.</li><li>
Minimum of 15 years of experience in investment management, financial analysis, or corporate finance, with a focus on infrastructure or real estate investments.</li><li>
Strong understanding of investment principles, financial markets, and project finance structures.</li><li>
Proven track record of successfully sourcing, structuring, and closing investment deals, preferably in the infrastructure or real estate sector.</li><li>
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex investment opportunities and risks.</li><li>
Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.</li><li>
Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset, capable of identifying and pursuing profitable investment opportunities.</li><li>
Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques; familiarity with investment analysis software is a plus.</li><li>
Fluency in English and proficiency in Arabic - reading and writing.</li></ul></div>

Director Investment & Business Development - Saudi National

Decima International

<div><div><p>Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International's founders established a simple yet powerful formula:</p>
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Approach each client engagement as a <b>partnership</b>, create an environment that attracts the <b>most talented professionals</b> and allows them to flourish, and regulate <b>growth</b> to maintain <b>excellence</b> in our service standards.</p></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Position Details</b></h3>
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Position: Business Development Director &ndash; KSA &amp; UAE Market Growth<br>
Department: Business Development / Commercial<br>
Location: UAE or KSA preferred, with regular travel across the GCC<br>
Work Setting: Client-facing, market-facing, hybrid/onsite depending on business need<br>
Employment Type: Full-time<br>
Reporting To: Executive Leadership / Managing Director<br>
Job Nature: Strategic and highly hands-on commercial growth role</p>
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Role Overview</b></h3>
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Decima International is entering a critical growth phase in the UAE and KSA markets. We are looking for a highly connected, commercially driven, and hands-on Business Development Director to lead Decima's market presence, client acquisition, and brand positioning across the Middle East.</p>
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This role is not limited to market research, proposal coordination, or attending events. The main purpose of the position is to generate qualified leads, build executive-level client relationships, open doors with target clients, and convert market relationships into real business opportunities.</p>
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The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of winning work in the GCC construction, infrastructure, project management consultancy, data center, mission-critical, or large-scale development sectors. They must be comfortable representing Decima externally, building the company's image in a new market, and actively networking with developers, government entities, consultants, contractors, hyperscalers, and strategic partners.</p>
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This is a role for someone who can personally create momentum in a new market.</p>
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Main Mission of the Role</b></p>
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The Business Development Director will be accountable for:</p>
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Generating leads, opening client doors, building Decima's commercial reputation in UAE/KSA, and creating a sustainable pipeline of qualified opportunities that can convert into revenue.</p>
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<b>1. Lead Generation &amp; Client Acquisition</b></h4>
<ul><li>Identify, approach, and build relationships with target clients across KSA, UAE, and the wider GCC.</li>
<li>Generate qualified leads through personal network, market intelligence, events, referrals, direct outreach, and strategic partnerships.</li>
<li>Secure introductory meetings with decision-makers, including developers, government entities, investors, consultants, contractors, and major project owners.</li>
<li>Build a clear target account list and actively manage outreach, engagement, and follow-up.</li>
<li>Create new business opportunities rather than waiting for tenders or inbound leads.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>2. Market Entry &amp; Regional Growth</b></h4>
<ul><li>Lead Decima's commercial positioning in KSA and UAE as a growing project management, planning, and advisory firm.</li>
<li>Identify high-potential sectors including data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, large-scale developments, mixed-use projects, hospitality, healthcare, and infrastructure programs.</li>
<li>Map key decision-makers, influencers, competitors, and potential partners in the region.</li>
<li>Provide leadership with practical market intelligence, including where Decima can realistically compete and win.</li>
<li>Develop a market penetration strategy with clear short-term and long-term commercial priorities.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>3. Executive Networking &amp; Relationship Building</b></h4>
<ul><li>Act as Decima's senior commercial representative in the Middle East market.</li>
<li>Build and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, consultants, partners, and industry stakeholders.</li>
<li>Represent Decima at conferences, business councils, industry events, networking forums, and client meetings.</li>
<li>Position Decima as a credible partner for complex project management and advisory services.</li>
<li>Use relationships to create warm introductions, early-stage visibility, and pre-RFP positioning.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>4. Employer Branding &amp; Company Image</b></h4>
<ul><li>Strengthen Decima's visibility and reputation in the UAE and KSA markets.</li>
<li>Work with leadership and marketing to position Decima professionally in the market.</li>
<li>Support thought leadership, LinkedIn presence, events, client-facing materials, and market messaging.</li>
<li>Help communicate Decima's value proposition clearly to clients, candidates, and partners.</li>
<li>Ensure Decima is seen as credible, professional, specialized, and relevant to high-profile Middle East projects.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>5. Opportunity Management &amp; Commercial Pipeline</b></h4>
<ul><li>Build and maintain a qualified opportunity pipeline with clear stages, priorities, owners, and next steps.</li>
<li>Track leads from first contact through client meeting, opportunity identification, proposal, negotiation, and closure.</li>
<li>Maintain CRM discipline and provide regular reports on pipeline health, conversion rates, client engagement, and revenue potential.</li>
<li>Prioritize opportunities based on probability, strategic value, margin, and alignment with Decima's capabilities.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>6. Proposals, Pitches &amp; Client Presentations</b></h4>
<ul><li>Support the development of client presentations, capability statements, proposals, and pitch materials.</li>
<li>Lead or participate in client presentations and commercial discussions.</li>
<li>Translate client needs into clear business opportunities for Decima's technical and leadership teams.</li>
<li>Coordinate with internal teams to ensure proposals are commercially strong, client-specific, and timely.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>7. Partnerships &amp; Strategic Alliances</b></h4>
<ul><li>Identify potential local partners, consultants, contractors, developers, and advisory firms that can help Decima enter or expand in the market.</li>
<li>Develop referral relationships and strategic alliances that create access to opportunities.</li>
<li>Evaluate partnership opportunities based on commercial value and credibility.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Qualifications</b></h3>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, architecture, project management, or a related field.</li>
<li>15&ndash;20+ years of experience in business development, client development, commercial growth, or strategic sales.</li>
<li>Strong GCC experience, especially in KSA and/or UAE.</li>
<li>Proven track record of generating leads and winning work in construction, consultancy, project management, engineering, infrastructure, real estate development, data centers, or mission-critical sectors.</li>
<li>Existing senior network across developers, government entities, PIF-related entities, consultants, contractors, hyperscalers, or infrastructure clients.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of the GCC project lifecycle, procurement routes, pre-RFP positioning, tendering, and client decision-making.</li>
<li>Ability to build relationships from scratch in a new market.</li>
<li>Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Strong commercial mindset with the ability to convert relationships into tangible business opportunities.</li>
<li>Comfortable working in a growing company environment where processes may still be developing.</li>
<li>Preferred Qualifications</li>
<li>Experience in project management consultancy, cost consultancy, engineering consultancy, or construction advisory.</li>
<li>Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, large infrastructure, giga projects, hospitality, healthcare, or mixed-use developments.</li>
<li>Experience working with or selling into PIF entities, government authorities, developers, hyperscalers, or major regional clients.</li>
<li>CRM experience.</li>
<li>LinkedIn Sales Navigator experience.</li>
<li>Strong personal brand or market visibility in the GCC construction/project management space.</li>
<li>Experience supporting employer branding, thought leadership, or market positioning.</li>
<li>Arabic is a strong plus, but not mandatory if the candidate has a strong executive network and commercial record.</li></ul><p></p><div><p><br>
Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.</p>
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At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.</p></div></div>

Market Growth & Client Development Manager

Omada Rail Systems

<div><ul><li><b>Permanent Contract
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<br><div><p><b>About Us</b></p><p><br>
Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.</p><p>
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group&rsquo;s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis&rsquo; long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.</p><p><b><br>
About the Role</b></p><p><br>
To lead Egis&rsquo; business development efforts in Saudi Arabia by defining, executing, and delivering growth strategies across engineering and consultancy services. The incumbent will build on market opportunities, develop strong client relationships, oversee high-value pursuits, and ensure Egis captures strategic projects aligned with both company objectives and national priorities.</p><ul><li>
Define and implement a kingdom-wide business development strategy, aligned with Egis&rsquo; growth priorities.</li><li>
Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, energy, environment, buildings, and related engineering consultancy services.</li><li>
Build and maintain strong senior-level relationships with government entities, major clients, developers, and other key stakeholders.</li><li>
Lead and oversee the full lifecycle of proposals / tenders / EOIs from opportunity identification, through bid strategy, to contract negotiation and closure.</li><li>
Drive and deliver revenue and profitability targets; manage the business development pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and effective resource allocation.</li><li>
Provide market intelligence: monitor regulatory changes, client needs, sector trends, and competitor activities to inform strategy.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with technical, commercial, operations, and delivery teams to craft compelling value propositions, ensuring solutions are technically sound, commercially viable, and responsive to client needs.</li><li>
Mentor, lead, and structure the BD team; foster capability building within BD functions (pursuit, proposal writing, client management).</li><li>
Represent Egis externally &ndash; participate in conferences, forums, industry associations, and networking to enhance brand visibility and generate leads.</li><li>
Monitor and report on the progress of the transformation initiatives, providing regular updates to senior leadership.</li><li>
Ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the transformation process.</li><li>
Identify and mitigate risks associated with the transformation journey, ensuring successful delivery of the targeted business plan.</li></ul><p><b><br>
What do we need from you</b></p><br>
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field; master&rsquo;s degree or relevant postgraduate qualification is preferred.</li><li>
Min 15+ years of progressive experience in business development in engineering, infrastructure, or consultancy services.</li><li>
Proven track record of winning large-scale engineering / consultancy projects in Saudi Arabia.</li><li>
Strong understanding of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s market environment &ndash; regulations, standards, government procurement, Vision 2030 priorities, and sector drivers.</li><li>
Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and ability to structure and close deals under complex terms.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams, working across disciplines (technical, commercial, delivery) in pursuit efforts.</li><li>
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>
Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability; able to balance long-term planning with immediate action.</li></ul><p><b><br>
What's in it for you?</b></p><p><br>
NA</p></div>

Business Development Director

Confidential Government

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   Develop and execute the organization&rsquo;s business development and growth strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
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   Identify new markets, sectors, and opportunities to expand the company&rsquo;s services and market presence.
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   Lead the pursuit and negotiation of strategic partnerships, major contracts, and business agreements.
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   Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, government entities, and strategic partners.
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   Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
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   Develop and manage a robust pipeline of business opportunities to achieve revenue targets.
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   Collaborate with executive leadership to support strategic planning and decision-making.
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   Lead and mentor the business development team while establishing clear KPIs and performance targets.
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   Represent the organization in high-level meetings, industry events, and strategic engagements.
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   Ensure alignment between business development, marketing, and operational teams to drive growth.
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   10 &ndash;15+ years of experience in business development, strategy, or commercial leadership roles.
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   Experience leading strategic partnerships and high-value negotiations.
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   Strong understanding of market analysis, competitive positioning, and growth strategies.
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   Demonstrated leadership experience managing business development teams.
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Business Development & Growth Executive Director

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  Drive sustainable and scalable growth by leading strategic investments. Responsible for identifying business opportunities, developing commercial propositions, and driving customer acquisition and revenue growth. Leads bid management activities and manages key accounts by executing sales strategies, building partnerships, and tracking performance.
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  Investments &amp; Strategic Growth
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   Identify, assess, and evaluate investment opportunities aligned with corporate strategy and growth priorities.
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   Shape identified opportunities and define potential commercial propositions
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   Develop and review business cases, including financial modeling, valuation, ROI, and sensitivity analysis.
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   Conduct feasibility studies, commercial due diligence, and risk assessments for new ventures, acquisitions, or strategic initiatives.
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   Support executive leadership and board-level decision-making on strategic investments through data-driven insights and recommendations.
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   Execute revenue growth strategies including cross-selling and upselling
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   Monitor performance of approved investments and ensure realization of expected value and strategic outcomes.
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   New Business Development
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   Oversee innovation initiatives across products, services, and business models.
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   Lead the development of new products, services, and commercial offerings from concept to market launch.
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   Translate market needs, customer insights, and industry trends into scalable, revenue-generating solutions.
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   Support pilots, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and experimentation initiatives to validate ideas and accelerate innovation.
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   Develop and maintain innovation roadmaps aligned with strategic objectives and market opportunities.
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   Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.
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   Sales &amp; Account Management
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   Cluster customers based on segments, needs, and opportunity potential
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   Execute customer acquisition plans aligned with the defined opportunity pipeline and sales focus
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   Develop cluster account plans and revenue growth strategies for key accounts
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   Align sales focus and priorities with defined cluster account plans to strengthen account growth and retention
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   Execute account plans and sales initiatives to acquire and grow cluster accounts
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   Provide customer research support and report on identified opportunities, customer insights, and feedback
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   Develop and maintain strategic relationships with cluster accounts
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   Track sales pipeline performance and account development progress
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   Monitor and report progress on account strategy execution and revenue growth
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   Identify and assess bid opportunities and define bid strategies aligned with commercial objectives
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   Develop bid proposals including technical responses, commercial models, and deal structures
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   Coordinate with internal stakeholders to prepare bid documentation and submission packages
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   Review bid compliance, pricing assumptions, and proposal quality prior to submission
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   Submit finalized bids and support negotiations to secure commercial agreements
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   Capture lessons learned from bid outcomes to improve future bid strategies and proposals
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Executive Director Commercial and Business Development

KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
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KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div><br>
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div><br>
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.</div>
Responsibilities:
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Our newest opportunity is for a talented Project Director &ndash; PMO, to join our award-winning team in Riyadh. The Project Director - PMO is a senior Head Office role that will directly support the Executive Director in managing the operational, administrative, reporting and business development functions of the KSA PMCM/CS division. The role will lead the Head Office PMO team, comprising a PMO Assistant, Senior Planning Engineer, Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) and Operations Controls Director, and will act as Head of the PMO team in the Executive Director's absence. The Project Director (PMO) will serve as a trusted operational deputy to the Executive Director, enabling the Executive Director to focus on strategic leadership and high-level stakeholder engagement by assuming responsibility for portfolio-wide resource management, reporting compliance, payment collection, enterprise process oversight, and business development with Arabic-speaking clients.</div><div></div><div><br>
We envisage success in this role to include;</div><ul><li>
Act as Head of the Head Office PMO team and represent the ED in all internal leadership matters during absences.</li><li>
Provide day-to-day operational support to the ED, acting as a buffer between the ED and routine portfolio management demands.</li><li>
Coordinate with the Operations Controls Director to translate the ED's strategic direction into monthly and quarterly operating plans.</li><li>
Ensure the ED receives concise, exception-based reporting &mdash; escalate only matters that genuinely require ED-level intervention.</li><li>
Attend leadership forums, internal governance meetings and client engagements as the ED's representative when required.</li><li>
Lead and manage the Head Office PMO team: PMO Assistant, Senior Planning Engineer, Quantity Surveyor (Commercial) and Operations Controls Director.</li><li>
Establish clear roles, accountabilities and KPIs within the PMO team; conduct regular performance reviews.</li><li>
Serve as the lead for portfolio-wide resource planning and allocation, working closely with all Delivery Project Directors; centralize this function on behalf of the ED and ensure resources are distributed efficiently across the portfolio.</li><li>
Maintain the all-project leave and availability tracker; proactively identify and address resourcing gaps.</li><li>
Together with the Operations Controls Director, ensure all enterprise processes and procedures are tracked and reported to the ED at a minimum of once per month.</li><li>
Lead client engagement, relationship-building and business development with Arabic-speaking clients and government/sovereign entities in KSA and the wider GCC.</li><li>
Actively support the ED in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with Arabic-speaking clients, attending client meetings and negotiations in Arabic.</li><li>
Contribute to strategic bid preparation for Arabic-speaking client pursuits; support proposal development, presentations and positioning.</li><li>
Share Arabic-market intelligence with the ED and senior leadership to inform strategic targeting and positioning.</li><li>
Act as a senior liaison between the Head Office PMO team, Delivery Project Directors, Finance, HR and the Executive Director.</li><li>
Represent the ED at client-facing meetings, authority engagements and industry forums as required.</li><li>
Proactively address client concerns and internal stakeholder conflicts; escalate unresolved matters to the ED with recommended actions.</li><li>
Work with the Senior Planning Engineer to maintain an overview of portfolio program health; flag schedule risks and resource conflicts to the ED.</li><li>
Work with the QS to monitor fee forecasts, invoicing schedules and cost-to-complete positions; ensure commercial risks are identified and escalated early.</li><li>
Ensure all PMO-related administrative and reporting functions are delivered in accordance with KEO standards and the applicable Conditions of Contract on each project.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include a minimum of 15-20 of relevant professional experience in PMCM, Project Management or related consulting environments partnered with a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.</div><div></div><div><br>
Professional Registration PMP, PMI-PgMP, Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent recognized professional qualification.</div><ul><li>
Minimum 6 years in a senior project leadership, PMO management, or portfolio oversight role.</li><li>
Significant KSA and GCC experience required; strong familiarity with Saudi government and sovereign clients essential.</li><li>
Native or professional-level Arabic required. Strong written and spoken English essential.</li><li>
Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint, Aconex, SharePoint, and MS Project or Primavera P6.</li><li>
Sector experience in Large-scale infrastructure, mixed-use, hospitality, government or urban development projects in KSA/GCC.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</div></div><div></div>

Project Director – PMO

Qiddiya | القدية

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 Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a highly experienced Senior Director - Project Director Design to lead the design aspects of our Strategic Development Unit (SDU). This pivotal role requires a visionary leader who can oversee and manage the design process for large-scale projects, ensuring their successful delivery while maintaining alignment with Qiddiya's overall strategic objectives and brand vision.
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 The Senior Director provides leadership in establishing and maintaining design and consultancy management framework, governance and operating model for QDC HQ team. Ensures the design processes are developed and rolled out to all Business units / sectors, supports delivery in BUs when required. Provides leadership for assigned HQ special projects accountable for meeting quality, time, budget and HSSE requirements.
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   Establish/update design and project management framework for all delivery methods (including Self-Delivery, Delivery partner, CM, traditional etc.)
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   Develop / update policies, processes, procedures, manuals and templates for design and consultancy (including PMC) for all projects and delivery methods
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   Define governance process including detailed RACI matrix for all projects for Stages
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   Support / coordinate with HQ Operations Director and Project Director (Delivery) in establishing governance and operational model for the complete program lifecycle
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   Develop Design Strategy requirements and template to be applied for all projects and delivery methods
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   Coordinate Technical / Peer review design management process and requirements with the Technical Director
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   Develop/Update Health Safety Security and Environmental management requirements for the design phase including Design HSSE Reviews, co-ordinate with HSE and Security Managers
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   Develop/Update Sustainability management requirements for the design phase. co-ordinate with Sustainability Managers
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   Support MMC Director in establishing and overall MMC strategy and design integration process for all delivery models
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   Support Procurement Director in establishing design and consultancy requirements and standards for prequalification and RFP processes. Participate when required in consultant selection process
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   Support HQ Executive director in presentations and submittal for business line, project and budget approvals
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   Accountable for delivery of special/assigned HQ projects including all approvals, reporting, management of internal and external stakeholders, financial closure and handover
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   Accountable for compliance of special/assigned HQ projects with all QDC policies, processes, procedures and requirements, ensuring that the project meets HSE, budget, schedule and quality standards and requirements
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   Support Business units in project delivery with peer reviews, consultant selection and management (when required), project audits to ensure compliance with established processes, procedures and standards for design and consultancy (including PMC)
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   Coordinates input from Business units on the HQ management and governance framework processes and standards, updates documentation as part of the continuous improvement cycle
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   Leads/support preparation of training materials required for the implementation of policies, processes and procedures, participates in training or presentations when required
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   Participates in QDC Mentoring and Capability Building programs
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 Applications closing on 22nd April 2026.
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   Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering as minimum
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   Master's Degree in related fields is preferred
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   Significant experience (5+ years) in KSA within large‑scale developments or giga‑projects
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   Thorough knowledge of procurement governance, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management principles
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   Proven experience establishing procurement frameworks, policies, and assurance models for complex, multi‑project programs
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   Strong understanding of multiple delivery models, including Self‑Delivery, Construction Management, Delivery Partner, and Traditional contracting
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   Demonstrated experience in strategic and long‑lead procurement, market engagement, and supplier capacity management
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   Proven leadership in providing central functional procurement services to internal Business Units and senior stakeholders
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   Strong stakeholder management skills across executive leadership, project teams, CPU, consultants, contractors, and suppliers
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   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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   High level of professionalism, judgment, and commercial acumen
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   Strong problem‑solving and risk management capability
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   Excellent time management and ability to operate effectively under pressure
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   20-25 years' experience, of which at least 5 years have been in a senior leadership role within procurement, commercial, or supply chain functions on major programs or large‑scale developments
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 Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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Senior Director - Project Director Design - SDU - 20012794 - CDU8

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