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Pearson

<div>
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior lawyer to join our dynamic legal team. Reporting to the Senior Director, the Legal Director - MENAT will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing Pearson&rsquo;s affairs within the MENAT region and will be responsible for providing expert advice and support on a wide range of legal and compliance matters. The Legal Director - MENAT will work closely with senior management and other internal stakeholders to manage legal risk, protect Pearson&rsquo;s interests and support strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of working internationally, and particular experience and a deep understanding of the MENAT region&rsquo;s legal and cultural landscape. Whilst the main focus of the role will be the MENAT region, the Legal Director - MENAT will also support on a broader scope of work (including across the wider EMEA region) as required.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 An overview of the roles scope and focus:
 
 
 
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 Legal Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor and provide high-quality, accurate and timely legal advice to senior management and key stakeholders on a diverse range of legal and strategic matters, including contracts, commercial matters, corporate governance, intellectual property, product launches, partnerships and market expansions.
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 Commercial contracts: Draft, negotiate and proactively manage complex commercial arrangements whilst ensuring compliance with applicable laws and best practices. You will have broad experience of drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, sales and distribution agreements, marketing agreements and other legal documents, and supporting on government tenders.
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 Risk management: Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international laws, including proactively monitoring developments in laws, regulations, industry trends and best practices, and providing training and advice to business teams on the same. Identify and assess legal risks across business operations and offer proactive advice and mitigation strategies to manage risk.
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 Specialist legal support &ndash; Provide specialist legal support (including data privacy, disputes, IPR, labour law, marketing and advertising rules) to local business teams (such as HR, tax, finance and marketing) as required and work collaboratively with Pearson subject-matter experts where necessary.
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 Compliance: Partner with Pearson&rsquo;s Global Compliance Office and act as Local Compliance officer for the MENAT region, including by providing training (on topics such as anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions and anti-trust) and supporting the implementation of Pearson policies.
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 Corporate governance: Act as a local governance representative for Pearson companies in the MENAT region. Ensure the company&rsquo;s corporate governance practices are aligned with regional regulations, best practices, and internal policies.
 
 
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 What We Are Looking For
 
 
 
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing risk and advising the business.
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 Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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 Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships through the organisation and influence and collaborate effectively with a broad range of teams.
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 Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
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 Strong leadership skills, ethical standards and professional integrity. Sets high standards of performance for self and others and demonstrates composure and resilience under difficult and challenging circumstances.
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 Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
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 Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required.
 
 
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 Experience &amp; Qualification
 
 
 
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 A law degree or equivalent legal qualification from a reputable university. Licence to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
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 At least 8&ndash;10 years of experience as a legal professional.
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 Experience of operating internationally, including particular experience and knowledge of the MENAT region and its legal systems, regulations and ways of working.
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 In-house counsel experience required. Law firm training and experience of working across several jurisdictions highly preferred.
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 Demonstrated experience of the areas listed, including supporting complex commercial arrangements, and advising senior business stakeholders on a broad range of legal and compliance matters in the MENAT region.
 
 
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 Who We Are
 
 
 
 At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
 
 
 Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
 
 
 If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
 
 
 
 Job:
 
 Legal
 
 
 
 Job Family:
 
 ENTERPRISE
 
 
 
 Organization:
 
 Corporate Legal
 
 
 
 Schedule:
 
 FULL_TIME
 
 
 
 Workplace Type
 
 
 
 
 Req ID:
 
 21445
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Director, General Attorney

Gathern | جاذر إن

<div>
 
 JOB PURPOSE:
 
 
 Lead governance, risk management, and legal compliance strategies to ensure the organization operates within regulatory frameworks while managing legal risks effectively.
 
 
 
 Accountabilities
 
 
 Functional:
 
 
 
 
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 Key Responsibilities
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 Oversee governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks
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 Develop and implement legal strategies
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 Ensure compliance with corporate policies, contracts, and applicable laws
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 Manage legal proceedings, disputes, and corporate governance matters
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Striving for Excellence:
 
 
 
 
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 Foster a culture of accountability while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
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 Establish performance metrics and objectives for teams
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 Optimize operational processes and document best practices for consistency
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 Manage budgeting processes to align resources with strategic goals
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 Oversee governance frameworks to promote accountability and transparency
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 Implement reporting mechanisms to track performance and progress
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 Ensure compliance with relevant regulations while promoting organizational transparency
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 Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to shared team objectives
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 Provide regular updates on performance and document any issues or challenges to ensure timely resolution
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related field
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 Preferred 8+ years of experience in similar field.
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 </ul>
</div>

Director of GRC & Legal

Hilton

<div>Director of Information Technology
A Director of Information Technology will be responsible for the day-to-day support of IT systems for business systems, office systems, computer networks, and telephony systems throughout the hotel. 
 
What will I be doing?
As a Director of Information Technology, you will supervise the IT Department to ensure the quality and delivery of IT systems for both the hotel and its Guests. These efforts will be fulfilled timely, within budget, and in accordance with IT operating standards. Specifically, the Director of Information Technology will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
<ul><li>Ensure consistently strong operational support for all internal hotel IT systems and users, minimizing any system outages</li>
<li>Supervise the IT Department on a daily basis</li>
<li>Maintain excellent product knowledge and apply it to deliver full system benefits</li>
<li>Understand, fully, the legal requirements on IT governance and security</li>
<li>Handle, efficiently and completely, IT issues that arise</li>
<li>Identify current and future system needs and provide solutions for the identified needs</li>
<li>Build strong internal working relationships with all hotel Departments</li>
</ul>What are we looking for?
Director of Information Technology serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
<ul><li>Previous IT management experience, preferably in the hotel, leisure, and/or service sector</li>
<li>Experience of all Microsoft systems</li>
<li>Experience of hotel applications, such as Fidelio and Micros, preferred</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Current technical skills and knowledge of technology</li>
<li>General understanding of IT infrastructure trends and technologies, including networks, databases, business applications, and development methodology</li>
<li>Ability to plan ahead and develop contingency plans, where necessary</li>
</ul>It is advantageous in this position if you demonstrate the following capabilities and advantages:
<ul><li>Ability to work in a team</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail</li>
<li>Positive Attitude</li>
<li>IT proficient</li>
<li>Willingness to develop team members and self</li> 
</ul> 
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision &ldquo;to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality&rdquo; unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!</div>

Director of Information Technology

Yellow Door Energy

<div>The Senior Business Development Associate is the cornerstone of YDE responsible for identifying new commercial and industrial business opportunities to generate revenue, improve profitability and help the business grow. S/he will bring forth the best solar and energy efficiency solutions by identifying sales leads, pitch services to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts.
This role involves proactively cold calling, attending networking events and taking stands at conferences and responding to incoming leads. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients. The job involves careful strategic planning and positioning in the market, and enhancing the operation of the business, position and reputation in the region. The role is closely working with Risk, Legal, Finance, and Technical teams.
The Senior Business Development Associate will have the following main functions:<ul><li>
Support in building our pipeline</li><li>
Build solid relationships with potential and existing clients</li><li>
Be involved in technical conversations between the sales team and the customer</li></ul>
KRA 1: Execute prospecting and generate leads<ul><li>
Cold calling prospective customers to unlock new project opportunities.</li><li>
Contribute to the market strategy on how to approach the client together with the Sales team BD Manager and Country Director).</li><li>
Conduct market research and identify key commercial and industrial customers for distributed solar leasing and energy efficiency systems within the KSA market to maintain a healthy pipeline and ensure business continuity.</li><li>
Submit a monthly report and market update to YDE management and aim at closing deals.</li></ul>
KRA 2: Closing deals<ul><li>
Arrange business development meetings with prospective clients.</li><li>
Assess the site with support of technical team and then prepare an offer: draft the proposal and present, know the competition, build the advantage, offer revisions, contribute to negotiations with support from the country director and the legal team.</li><li>
Have knowledge of business products and value proposition.
</li><li>Contribute to negotiations and deliver presentations to the energy partners.
</li><li>Attend weekly sales meetings and identify and map business strengths and customer needs.
</li><li>Submit a full package to the Risk department to fetch the IC approval, and once the IC approves, close the deal/sign the agreement and transfer to the PM team; Monitor until COD &ndash; the plant generates energy.</li></ul>
Key Result Area 3: Continuous Improvement<ul><li>
Participate in industry forums and conferences to keep track of industry trends.</li><li>
Report on successes and areas needing improvements.</li><li>
Develop in-depth knowledge about business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends.</li></ul><div>
Essential: 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Development, Economics, or Marketing.</li><li>5+ years of experience in technical sales.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office.</li></ul></div><div>
Preferred: 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering and/or a Master&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration.</li><li>Experience working in a multinational, multi-segment environment with matrix reporting.</li><li>Previous experience in the solar industry.</li><li>Proficient in Arabic and English.</li></ul></div><div>
Functional Competencies: 
<ul><li>Excellent sales and negotiation skills; articulate and self-motivated.</li><li>Strong tenacity and drive to seek new business and achieve or exceed targets.</li><li>Competitive, sociable, extroverted, and passionate about renewable energy.</li><li>Analytical ability for interpreting sales figures and writing reports.</li><li>Strong multitasking and workload-prioritisation skills.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.</li><li>Organisational skills and strategic planning capabilities.</li><li>Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with confidence speaking to large audiences.</li><li>Ability to operate effectively as both a tactical and strategic thinker.</li><li>Awareness of cultural differences and varying legal and regulatory environments.</li></ul></div></div>

Senior Business Development Associate

Confidential

<div>
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 Tendering and Estimation Director
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 Company:
 
 Confidential
 
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 We are seeking a highly experienced
 
 Tendering and Estimation Director
 
 to lead and oversee the full tendering, estimation, and pre-contract commercial function across major construction and EPC projects. The role focuses on delivering accurate, competitive, and risk-balanced bids while working in close coordination with the
 
 Business Development (BD) Department
 
 , which leads market positioning, client engagement, and opportunity identification. This position plays a critical leadership role in converting qualified opportunities into successful project awards.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Tendering Strategy &amp; Leadership
 
 
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 Lead the tendering and estimation function in alignment with company objectives and approved opportunities from the BD Department.
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 Participate in bid/no-bid evaluations jointly with BD, Operations, and Executive Management.
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 Translate BD-led opportunities into structured tender execution plans and bid strategies.
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 Oversee preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals for complex projects.
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 Estimation &amp; Cost Management
 
 
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 Direct the preparation, review, and validation of detailed cost estimates, BOQs, and pricing strategies across civil, MEP, and infrastructure scopes.
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 Ensure estimates are competitive, accurate, and aligned with market benchmarks and execution strategies.
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 Review value engineering proposals and alternative technical solutions to enhance bid competitiveness.
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 Commercial, Risk &amp; Contract Review
 
 
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 Identify and assess commercial, contractual, and technical risks during tender stages.
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 Coordinate with Contracts and Legal teams to review tender conditions and mitigate exposure.
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 Ensure pricing reflects contractual obligations, risk allowances, and contingency strategies.
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 Cross-Functional &amp; BD Coordination
 
 
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 Work closely with the
 
 Business Development Department
 
 to align tender strategies with client requirements and market positioning.
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 Support BD in client presentations, clarifications, and commercial discussions during pre-award stages.
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 Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams during tender preparation.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Team Leadership &amp; Governance
 
 
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 Lead, mentor, and manage tendering and estimation teams across all disciplines.
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 Establish standardized procedures, approval matrices, and governance frameworks for tender activities.
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 Ensure compliance with internal policies, delegated authorities, and quality standards.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying
 
 ; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.
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 Minimum
 
 15&ndash;20 years of experience
 
 in tendering and estimation within construction or EPC environments.
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 At least
 
 7&ndash;10 years in a senior leadership or director-level role
 
 .
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 Strong exposure to
 
 large-scale building, infrastructure, and EPC projects
 
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 In-depth knowledge of
 
 FIDIC contracts, cost modeling, risk management, and value engineering
 
 .
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 Proven leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
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 </ul>
</div>

Tendering and Estimation Director

Foreground LLC

Foreground is partnering with a global events company to recruit a logistics-savvy, systems-oriented, and execution-obsessed Head of Operations, based in Riyadh. This is a mission-critical role that ensures the operational foundation is set up to support large-scale projects across Saudi Arabia, balancing agility with compliance, and creativity with structure.Reporting to the Country Director and collaborating with Finance, Production, HR, and Legal, the Head of Operations will oversee resourcing, vendor contracts, local licensing, supply chain processes, and internal SOP development. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Set up and manage the operational infrastructure for the agency in Saudi Arabia, including staffing models, office logistics, vendor frameworks, and resourcing plans.</li><li>Oversee procurement, logistics, warehousing, transport, and on-site coordination across all live projects.</li><li>Build internal processes, templates, and reporting tools that support visibility, cost control, and operational excellence.</li><li>Manage relationships with legal counsel, PROs, and government entities to ensure permits, visas, and regulatory matters are in order.</li><li>Collaborate closely with project managers and production teams to ensure seamless event delivery from brief to breakdown.</li><li>Lead crisis response planning and real-time issue resolution for operational challenges.</li></ul> Ideal Profile <ul><li>12+ years in events operations, project logistics, or agency operations in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC.</li><li>Proven track record in managing multi-supplier ecosystems, event logistics planning, and high-volume delivery environments.</li><li>Strong knowledge of KSA regulations, event permitting, labor laws, and compliance protocols.</li><li>Bilingual preferred, fluent in English and Arabic</li></ul> Required Skills <ul><li>Licensing</li><li>Compliance</li><li>Operations</li><li>Creativity</li><li>Logistics</li><li>Operational Excellence</li><li>Cost Control</li><li>Templates</li><li>Arabic</li><li>Supply</li><li>Government Infrastructure</li><li>Procurement</li><li>Regulations</li><li>Finance</li><li>Planning</li><li>English</li></ul>

Head of Operations (EHO001)

Qiddiya | القدية

<div>
 Qiddiya Investment Company is leading the way in Saudi Arabia's entertainment and tourism sector, and we are seeking an innovative Director - Development (Guest Arrival Experience) to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role focuses on the Guest Arrival Experience outcomes with the ROW for our ambitious development projects, ensuring smooth execution and compliance with regulatory requirements.
 
 
 The Director - Development (Guest Arrivals Experience) will be responsible for overseeing the development of the brief, Masterplanning, Design and Construction of all assets associated with Landscaping design and the Guest Arrival Experience within the ROW district. They will maintain accountability for governance, compliance and commercial / Cost management for all GAE projects that are delivered within their geographical remit.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Oversee the preparation of project briefs, business case, planning, design, logistics, implementation, stakeholder engagement and management, project controls, operator handover and closeout.
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 Review and update development brief outlining district scope including objectives, timing and budget to guide the concept's overall direction
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 Conduct site visits, respond to queries, assess and review bids; technical and commercial to ensure successful delivery of all assets / Projects
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 Engage with key stakeholders, government entities, operators and other Qiddiya districts teams
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 Manage the achievement of the team's objectives through effective leadership by setting individual objectives, managing performance and developing the team to maximize performance
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 Provide overall direction and guidance to mentor, coach, motivate and challenge team players
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 Working closely with the portfolio leads (Places and Public Realm, Development Marketing, Destination Marketing and Projects) coordinate the design, approval and delivery of integrated outcomes to enhance the Visitor experience to Qiddiya City
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred)
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 A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in major programs or a similar field
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 Demonstrated expertise in coordination of public realm for large-scale projects
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 Strong understanding of local regulations, legal processes, and compliance requirements
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 Exceptional project management and organizational skills
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 Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
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 Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively
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 Proficiency in project management and GIS software applications
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 </ul>
</div>

Director - Development (Guest Arrival Experience) (MAS5-MDUWFP260174)

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