Director - FF&E + OS&E - 20013110 (RS8)
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About the Role
Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Director of FF&E and OS&E to provide functional leadership and strategic oversight for furniture, fixtures, equipment, and operating supplies across a hospitality portfolio in Saudi Arabia.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee FF&E and OS&E cross functional delivery planning from design, budget through to operational readiness
- Provide FF&E and OS&E functional direction on hospitality development integration requirements
- Lead the development, standardization and continuous refinement of FF&E and OS&E operational frameworks
- Manage functional interfaces and cross disciplinary coordination
- Guide FF&E and OS&E operational enhancement initiatives and capability development
- Oversee FF&E and OS&E operational quality, delivery performance and implementation effectiveness
- Lead end to end FF&E and OS&E lifecycle oversight including planning, budgeting, sourcing, logistics, installation, asset tagging and handover
- Oversee review and coordination of FF&E and OS&E design specifications, value engineering activities and material selections
- Lead strategic procurement activities including supplier engagement, frameworks, tender support, evaluation processes and production oversight
- Lead strategic logistics planning, warehousing, customs coordination and implementation activities
- Oversee alignment with operator requirements, brand standards, and asset management priorities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, Procurement Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- 15+ years’ experience in hotel operations, FF&E and OS&E procurement, project delivery and fit out within hospitality developments
- Professional membership or recognized certification preferred (e.g. PMP, RIBA, AIA, RICS or equivalent)
- Experience in KSA / GCC or similar large scale development environments preferred
- Fluency in written and verbal English, with proficiency in Arabic preferred
- Capable of leading end to end FF&E and OS&E activities within hospitality development
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- In depth knowledge of hospitality FF&E and OS&E specifications, material selection, lifecycle costing, mock up and prototype coordination
- Strong strategic procurement mindset
- Expertise in managing complex stakeholder environments
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Job Description
- At Qiddiya Investment Company, we are shaping a landmark destination redefining entertainment, culture and hospitality in the Kingdom.
- The Hospitality Business Unit is developing a portfolio of hotel assets central to this vision.
- In this role, you will provide functional leadership and strategic oversight for FF&E and OS&E across the hospitality portfolio, establishing standards, strategies and governance required to enable successful portfolio delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee FF&E and OS&E cross functional delivery planning from design, budget through to operational readiness, including sequencing, logistics considerations, quality assurance and readiness validation aligned with development timelines.
- Provide FF&E and OS&E functional direction on hospitality development integration requirements, ensuring alignment of operational priorities, implementation considerations and coordinated execution.
- Lead the development, standardization and continuous refinement of FF&E and OS&E operational frameworks, methodologies and delivery approaches to enable consistent and scalable hospitality development execution.
- Manage functional interfaces and cross disciplinary coordination to support effective communication, mitigate interface risks and enable integrated decision making across internal and external stakeholders.
- Guide FF&E and OS&E operational enhancement initiatives, capability development and knowledge sharing practices to improve delivery effectiveness and maintain consistent implementation standards.
- Oversee FF&E and OS&E operational quality, delivery performance and implementation effectiveness and support consistent hospitality outcomes.
- Lead end to end FF&E and OS&E lifecycle oversight, including planning, budgeting, sourcing, logistics, installation, asset tagging and handover, ensuring alignment with governance requirements and operational objectives.
- Oversee review and coordination of FF&E and OS&E design specifications, value engineering activities and material selections to support cost optimization, operational suitability and guest experience objectives.
- Lead strategic procurement activities, including supplier engagement, frameworks, tender support, evaluation processes and production oversight, ensuring alignment with procurement governance and delivery requirements.
- Lead strategic logistics planning, warehousing, customs coordination and implementation activities.
- Oversee alignment with operator requirements, brand standards, and asset management priorities by managing reviews, mock ups, and handover activities to facilitate smooth operational readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, Procurement Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 15+ years’ experience in hotel operations, FF&E and OS&E procurement, project delivery and fit out within hospitality developments.
- Professional membership or recognized certification preferred (e.g. PMP, RIBA, AIA, RICS or equivalent)
- Experience in KSA / GCC or similar large scale development environments preferred
- Demonstrates fluency in written and verbal English, with proficiency in Arabic preferred.
- Interprets complex information and analysis to guide functional strategy, inform decision making and address ambiguity within the scope of the function.
- Capable of leading end to end FF&E and OS&E activities within hospitality development, including alignment of budget, program and operational functionality, guest experience expectations, implementation priorities and hospitality readiness requirements across complex hospitality environments.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, structured decks and present strategies, status and recommendations to stakeholders and governance forums.
- In depth knowledge of hospitality FF&E and OS&E specifications, material selection considerations, lifecycle costing principles, mock up and prototype coordination, and operational suitability requirements within hospitality or mixed use development environments.
- Strong strategic procurement mindset, defining sourcing and logistics approaches, anticipating market and supply chain dynamics and optimizing value across the portfolio.
- Expertise in managing complex stakeholder environments and coordinating across operators, consultants, suppliers, procurement partners, interior design stakeholders, asset management teams, and cross functional development stakeholders.
Benefits
- The opportunity to be part of one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious city developments.
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