Senior Manager - Project, Strategy & Finance - SDU - 20012792 - CDU8

Overview

• Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager - Project, Strategy & Finance to join the Strategic Development Unit (SDU).
• This senior leadership role is critical to driving the financial planning, strategic initiatives, and project management efforts that support the successful delivery of Qiddiya's ambitious development goals.
• The Senior Manager will act as a key member of the initial core team within the Construction Management vertical at QDC HQ, supporting the Director – Project / Strategy / Finance in establishing management reporting including preparation of Board and N‑1 submissions, governance and Finance.
• Supports the financial and organisational set‑up of the vertical, including workforce planning and recruitment, and contributes to building QDC’s capability as an informed and well‑governed Client organisation.
• Key Responsibilities* Support the Director – Project / Strategy / Finance in establishing and maintaining the project governance framework for the Construction Management vertical, including stage gates, approval pathways, controls, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and support governance assurance and internal audit activities, ensuring compliance with QDC and QIC, requirements and timely closure of audit actions.
• Lead and support preparation, consolidation, and control of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for the Construction Management vertical, in coordination with Finance, Commercial, and Project teams.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, commitments, and variances, and prepare clear management insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support development and maintenance of the Construction Management strategy, including operating model definition, phasing, resourcing, and financial implications.
• Prepare and coordinate Board Papers, ensuring accuracy, clarity, alignment with governance requirements, and consistency across financial, commercial, and strategic narratives.
• Prepare and support N‑1 submissions, investment committee papers, and executive briefing materials, including financial models, summaries, and risk assessments.
• Act as a central coordination point for strategic initiatives and special assignments led by the Director – Project / Strategy / Finance.
• Support development of business cases, investment justifications, and scenario analyses related to self‑delivery, capacity build‑up, and programme scaling.
• Coordinate inputs from Design, Delivery, Procurement, Commercial, Finance, and Risk functions to ensure integrated and coherent reporting and decision support.
• Assist in defining workforce plans, cost plans, and organisational structures for the Construction Management vertical.
• Support recruitment of the Construction Management vertical by coordinating approvals, business cases, budgets, and onboarding requirements for new roles.
• Maintain registers, trackers, and dashboards covering governance actions, budget approvals, headcount, and strategic initiatives.
• Represent the Director – Project / Strategy / Finance in meetings when required and act as a trusted coordination and analysis lead.
• Participate in QDC capability‑building, mentoring, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Applications closing on 22nd April 2026.
• **Requirements** **Education**
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline (minimum).
• Master’s Degree (MBA, Finance, Strategy, or similar) is preferred.

Specific Skills Required

• Strong understanding of project governance, financial management, and strategic planning within large capital programmes.
• Experience supporting Board and executive‑level reporting, including preparation of structured, decision‑ready papers.
• High level of competence in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint for executive‑level presentations
• Solid financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis.
• Experience working in or supporting complex, multi‑stakeholder environments such as giga‑projects or large programmes.
• Ability to integrate inputs across multiple disciplines (Design, Delivery, Procurement, Commercial, Finance).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and structuring skills.High level of attention to detail combined with the ability to operate at a strategic level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Experience

• 10–15 years’ relevant experience in management reporting, project controls, strategy, finance roles.
• Experience within the GCC is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting senior leadership or executive roles within large organisations or programmes is an advantage.

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