Job summary
Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh seeks a Director of Development for Hospitality to lead end-to-end delivery of hotel assets. The role shapes strategy, manages stakeholders and ensures assets deliver standout guest experiences and commercial value.
Key responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end development of hospitality assets from concept to operational readiness
- Define asset strategy, feasibility and business plans for positioning and value creation
- Coordinate cross-functional alignment across strategy, design, delivery and operators
- Ensure assets meet Qiddiya’s vision and quality benchmarks for guest experience
- Oversee key asset decisions including room mix, amenities and operational planning
- Manage interfaces, risks and opportunities across all development workstreams
- Lead governance and executive reporting on strategy, priorities and risks
- Mentor teams and build development capability across the portfolio
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 track record delivering complex assets like luxury hotels or mixed-use
- Experience across full development lifecycle from feasibility to handover
- Experience in multi-stakeholder, large-scale destination environments; GCC preferred
- Proficiency with project management and reporting tools (e.g. Aconex)
Skills
Development strategyFeasibility studiesCommercial analysisStakeholder managementProject managementAconexReportingOperational planningDecision-makingMentoring
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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