Director of Project Management and Delivery

Qiddiya Investment CompanyRiyadhgulftalentpublished 09/01/2026
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Job description

The director - project management & delivery will be responsible for leading the successful planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of projects within the urban core development program, comprising mixed-use developments, public realm, civic infrastructure, retail, F&B, commercial office, lifestyle, mobility, and destination assets.

The delivery lead will provide strategic oversight of project management, delivery integration, programme controls, procurement coordination, construction interfaces, operational readiness, and governance activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved business objectives.

The role requires a highly experienced project management and delivery professional capable of translating development vision into executable delivery strategies, managing complex stakeholder environments, and ensuring world-class project outcomes across cost, schedule, quality, risk, and operational performance.

Key responsibilities

Delivery strategy & leadership

Programme & portfolio management

Project controls & governance

Design, technical & delivery integration

Construction management & delivery oversight

Commercial & contract management

Stakeholder & authority management

Operational readiness & handover

Risk, quality & compliance

Team leadership & capability development

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline

Minimum 15+ years of experience leading the delivery of complex large-scale integrated mixed-use developments

Demonstrated client-side experience managing multiple projects across diverse asset classes.

Proven track record delivering major developments from design through construction, commissioning, and handover.

Experience managing large multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.

Strong programme management, governance, and project controls experience.

Experience working within master developer, giga-project, public sector, or large mixed-use development environments.

GCC and international mega-project experience highly desirable.