Delivery Project Director (DEL 1)
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About the Role
Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Delivery Project Director to lead large-scale project delivery in Riyadh. The role requires 12+ years of project delivery experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex projects from inception through completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
- Manage and mentor project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Engage and manage relationships with key stakeholders including contractors, consultants, government agencies, and senior leadership
- Develop and implement project delivery strategies, methodologies, and risk mitigation plans to ensure successful project outcomes
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to address issues impacting timelines, costs, or quality
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, safety standards, and company policies throughout the project lifecycle
- Provide timely and comprehensive project status reports and presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in project delivery, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing large scale and complex projects
- Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
- Proficiency in project management tools and software
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent credential is highly desirable
- Experience working within the Middle East region, especially Saudi Arabia, is advantageous
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Overview
- Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an accomplished Delivery Project Director to lead the successful delivery of large scale projects within our dynamic development portfolio. In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee project execution, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure delivery
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex projects from inception through completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
- Manage and mentor project teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Engage and manage relationships with key stakeholders including contractors, consultants, government agencies, and senior leadership
- Develop and implement project delivery strategies, methodologies, and risk mitigation plans to ensure successful project outcomes
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions to address issues impacting timelines, costs, or quality
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, safety standards, and company policies throughout the project lifecycle
- Provide timely and comprehensive project status reports and presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in project delivery, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing large scale and complex projects
- Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills
- Proficiency in project management tools and software
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent credential is highly desirable
- Experience working within the Middle East region, especially Saudi Arabia, is advantageous
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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