Job summary
Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Senior Director of Development in Riyadh to lead the Villas & Townhouses portfolio. The role manages projects from feasibility to delivery readiness, shaping product strategy, commercial planning and stakeholder engagement for residential neighbourhoods.
Key responsibilities
- Lead a portfolio of residential development projects from feasibility to delivery readiness
- Define product strategy, unit mix, phasing and development briefs
- Drive feasibility studies, business planning and commercial optimisation
- Manage design teams, consultants, approvals and procurement approach
- Represent the Residential BU in stakeholder and leadership discussions
- Enhance and improve development processes across the portfolio
Requirements
- Strong client-side residential development experience
- Proven capability in feasibility, product definition, design management and commercial decisions
- Developer mindset rather than purely project management
- Ability to balance product, design, cost, programme and profitability
- Strong stakeholder management with consultants, authorities and senior leaders
- Middle East experience preferred
- Background with developers preferred over consultancy, contractor or PMC
- Relevant degree required; real estate or commercial qualifications a plus
Skills
Development feasibilityProduct strategyBusiness planningDesign managementCommercial optimisationStakeholder managementProcurement strategyProject phasingResidential developmentCost control
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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