Job summary
The Design Project Director — Workplace at Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh leads design, planning and delivery of the corporate headquarters workplace. The role manages the project from strategy and concept through procurement, construction and operational handover, coordinating internal stakeholders and consultants to align the workplace with corporate objectives and sustainability standards.
Key responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end design and delivery of the corporate headquarters workplace.
- Coordinate front-end design phases: strategy, briefing, concept, approvals, and procurement.
- Manage external consultants, PMCs, contractors and internal stakeholder teams.
- Integrate workplace requirements with base building design and building services.
- Prepare business cases, board papers, risk and budget reports for executives.
- Ensure procurement probity, cost control, and project governance compliance.
- Drive user engagement, change management and transition to occupancy.
- Represent the corporate workplace in senior leadership forums and cross‑department liaison.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
- Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) desirable.
- Minimum 15+ years leading design and delivery of large corporate workplace projects.
- Proven experience in front-end design phases and consultant coordination.
- Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (LEED, WELL, Green Star) desirable.
- Strong stakeholder management and senior leadership engagement skills.
- Experience preparing business cases, executive reports and budget control.
- Ability to be based in Riyadh / Qiddiya with regular site attendance.
Skills
Workplace strategyWorkplace planningDesign managementProject managementProcurementBudgetingStakeholder managementSustainability standardsChange managementContract management
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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