Commercial Director - City Operations (DEL 5)
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About the Role
Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Commercial Director for City Operations to lead commercial strategy, contract negotiations, and financial management. Requires 12+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of commercial strategies for contracts related to Operations within Qiddiya
- Lead all post contract commercial management across City Ops (variations, claims, compliance, performance)
- Define and execute contract renewal and cost optimization strategies across key service contracts
- Provide commercial insight on risks, commitments, and forecast impact, aligned within Commercial and Reporting and Finance
- Lead the implementation of the Service charge framework and model and costs recovery process across operating assets
- Act as commercial lead to City Ops leadership, supporting ExCom/MC decision making and building team capability
- Provide mentorship and guidance to the commercial team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- At least 12 years of progressive experience in commercial/contract management within operations (O&M, FM, utilities, city operations) or construction sectors
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS or FRICS is highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience in managing large scale operations with a focus on commercial contract negotiation and management
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Proven leadership abilities with experience in developing and mentoring junior staff
- Strong expertise in post contract management (variations, claims, renewals, performance management)
- Exposure to service charge / cost recovery models highly desirable
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Overview
- Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a dynamic and experienced Commercial Director for City Operations (DEL 5) to drive the commercial strategy and execution for our city wide operations.
- This leadership role requires a commercially astute professional to manage all commercial facets of city operations projects, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya’s strategic goals and commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of commercial strategies for contracts related to Operations within Qiddiya
- Lead all post contract commercial management across City Ops (variations, claims, compliance, performance)
- Define and execute contract renewal and cost optimization strategies across key service contracts
- Provide commercial insight on risks, commitments, and forecast impact, aligned within Commercial and Reporting and Finance
- Leading the implementation of the Service charge framework and model and costs recovery process across operating assets
- Act as commercial lead to City Ops leadership, supporting ExCom/MC decision making and building team capability
- Provide mentorship and guidance to the commercial team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- At least 12 years of progressive experience in commercial/contract management within the operations (O&M, FM, utilities, city operations) or construction sectors.
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS or FRICS is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in managing large scale Operations with a focus on commercial contract negotiation and management.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Proven leadership abilities with experience in developing and mentoring junior staff.
- Strong expertise in post contract management (variations, claims, renewals, performance management).
- Exposure to service charge / cost recovery models highly desirable.
Benefits
- Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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