Job summary
Director of Development (Hospitality) at Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh responsible for leading the full development lifecycle of hotel assets. The role defines strategy and feasibility, coordinates stakeholders and Operators, and ensures assets deliver high-quality guest experience and commercial value.
Key responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end development of hospitality assets from concept through delivery and handover
- Define asset strategy, feasibility and business plans to set positioning and guest experience
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across strategy, design, delivery and operations
- Ensure assets meet Qiddiya’s vision and quality benchmarks
- Provide strategic oversight on room mix, amenities and operational planning
- Lead asset validation milestones and critical gateway decisions
- Manage interfaces, risks and opportunities across development workstreams
- Lead governance and executive reporting; mentor and develop teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in real estate development, architecture, engineering or related field
- Professional certification preferred (RICS, RIBA, PMP or equivalent)
- 15+ years’ experience in real estate or hospitality development
- Proven record delivering complex assets, e.g. luxury hospitality
- Experience across full development lifecycle from feasibility to handover
- Experience working with Operators and multi-stakeholder environments
- Proficiency in project management and reporting tools (e.g. Aconex)
Skills
Development strategyFeasibility analysisCommercial acumenStakeholder managementProject managementOperator engagementRisk managementExecutive reportingDesign reviewAconex
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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