Senior Director - Development - 20004378 CM5
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About the Role
Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead hospitality asset development from concept to delivery. The role requires 20+ years of experience in real estate or hospitality development, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic development of hospitality assets from early stage briefing through to delivery, handover and operational readiness
- Shape asset strategy, feasibility and business plans to define positioning, guest experience and value creation
- Drive cross functional alignment across strategy, asset management, design, delivery and Operators
- Ensure assets align with Qiddiya's vision and quality benchmarks
- Provide strategic oversight of key asset decisions including positioning, room mix, amenities, guest experience and operational planning
- Lead key asset validation milestones including mock up rooms reviews and critical gateway decisions
- Proactively manage interfaces, risks and opportunities across all development workstreams
- Lead governance and executive reporting processes
- Mentor, guide and develop teams
Requirements
- 20+ years' experience in real estate or hospitality development
- Experience shaping development strategy, feasibility and positioning
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of value creation
- Professional membership or recognized certification preferred (e.g. RICS, RIBA, PMP)
- Proven track record delivering complex assets (e.g. luxury hospitality, mixed use)
- Experience across full development lifecycle from feasibility through delivery and handover
- GCC experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline
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About The Role
- 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 lead the end to end development of hospitality assets, from concept and business case through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic development of hospitality assets from early stage briefing through to delivery, handover and operational readiness
- Shape asset strategy, feasibility and business plans to define positioning, guest experience and value creation
- Drive cross functional alignment across strategy, asset management, design, delivery and Operators to ensure seamless progression from development through to operations
- Ensure assets align with Qiddiya's vision and quality benchmarks, delivering best in class design and guest experience
- Provide strategic oversight of key asset decisions, including positioning, room mix, amenities, guest experience and operational planning to maximise differentiation and portfolio performance
- Lead key asset validation milestones, including mock up rooms reviews and critical gateway decisions, balancing Operator, design, commercial and delivery requirements
- Proactively manage interfaces, risks and opportunities across all development workstreams to protect value and maintain delivery momentum
- Lead governance and executive reporting processes, clearly articulating asset strategy, development priorities, risks and recommendations in key forums
- Mentor, guide and develop teams, embedding strong development capability and best practice approaches across the portfolio
Requirements
- Experience shaping development strategy, feasibility and positioning
- 20+ years' experience in real estate or hospitality development
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of value creation
- Professional membership or recognised certification preferred (e.g. RICS, RIBA, PMP or equivalent)
- Strong judgement in complex, high value development environments
- Ability to manage complexity across stakeholders, workstreams and project stages
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive key decisions through clear communication and storytelling
- Comfortable operating in fast paced environments, managing ambiguity and shifting priorities
- Proficiency in project management and reporting tools (e.g. Aconex etc.)
- Proven track record delivering complex assets (e.g. luxury hospitality, mixed use)
- Experience developing hospitality assets with Operator engagement (selection, onboarding or alignment)
- Experience across full development lifecycle from feasibility through delivery and handover
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