Senior Director - Transport Strategy

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Riyadh, SAU
In-Office
Senior level
News + Entertainment • Real Estate • Sports • Hospitality
The Role
Leads long-term transport and mobility strategy, policy development, infrastructure investment prioritization, demand planning, and multimodal initiatives. Oversees strategy studies, mobility transformation, business cases, and funding strategies while engaging government authorities, regulators, partners, and executive stakeholders. Provides guidance on public transport, active mobility, intelligent transport systems, autonomous mobility, and mobility-as-a-service. Manages multidisciplinary teams and advises leadership on transportation innovation, investment priorities, and regional development.
Summary Generated by Built In

Lead the development and execution of long-term transport and mobility strategies that support organizational, regional, and development objectives.

Provide executive leadership in shaping integrated, sustainable, and future-ready transportation systems through strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and investment prioritization.

Drive mobility transformation initiatives by aligning transport networks, infrastructure investments, emerging technologies, and operational models with growth and economic development objectives.

Section III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization's transport and mobility strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, master plans, and regional development goals.

• Define strategic transport policies, frameworks, and planning principles to support integrated mobility solutions.

• Lead the evaluation of transport investment opportunities, infrastructure priorities, and mobility programs.

• Oversee transport strategy studies, mobility assessments, corridor planning, and multimodal transportation initiatives.

• Direct the development of long-term transport demand strategies and future mobility scenarios.

• Collaborate with Development, Urban Planning, Infrastructure, Smart City, Sustainability, and Operations teams to ensure integrated planning outcomes.

• Lead engagement with government entities, transport authorities, regulators, and strategic partners on mobility and transportation matters.

• Monitor global transportation trends, mobility innovations, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to inform strategic decision-making.

• Support business case development, investment evaluations, and funding strategies for transport-related initiatives.

• Provide strategic guidance on public transport, active mobility, intelligent transport systems, autonomous mobility, and mobility-as-a-service initiatives.

• Present strategic recommendations, policy proposals, and transport performance insights to executive leadership and governance committees.

• Lead and develop high-performing transport strategy teams while promoting innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Section IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Key Internal Interactions

• Executive Leadership Team

• Development Teams

• Urban Planning Teams

• Infrastructure and Engineering Teams

• Smart City and Digital Teams

• Sustainability Teams

• Finance and Development Finance Teams

• Operations and Asset Management Teams

Key External Interactions

• Government Authorities

• Transport Authorities

• Regulatory Bodies

• Strategic Partners

• Consultants

• Academic and Research Institutions

• Infrastructure Operators

• Investors and Funding Agencies


Requirements

Knowledge

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Economics, Geography, or a related field.

• Master's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.

Professional Certifications

• PTP (Professional Transportation Planner), PMP, AICP, CTP, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Skills

• Transport strategy development

• Mobility planning

• Transportation policy and governance

• Infrastructure planning

• Strategic planning and investment evaluation

• Stakeholder engagement

• Transport economics

• Data-driven decision-making

• Executive communication and presentation

• Leadership and organizational development

Experience

Years of Experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation planning, mobility strategy, infrastructure planning, urban development, or related disciplines.

Nature of Experience

• Developing and implementing transport and mobility strategies for large-scale cities, destinations, infrastructure programs, or regional developments.

• Leading strategic planning initiatives involving government authorities, transport agencies, and executive stakeholders.

• Managing multidisciplinary teams and external advisors.

• Supporting major transportation investments, policy development, and mobility transformation programs.

• Advising executive leadership on transportation strategy, mobility innovation, and infrastructure priorities.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Economics, Geography, or a related field
  • Master's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline
  • PTP, PMP, AICP, CTP, or equivalent professional certification
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation planning, mobility strategy, infrastructure planning, urban development, or related disciplines
  • Experience developing and implementing transport and mobility strategies for large-scale cities, destinations, infrastructure programs, or regional developments
  • Experience leading strategic planning initiatives involving government authorities, transport agencies, and executive stakeholders
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external advisors
  • Experience supporting major transportation investments, policy development, and mobility transformation programs
  • Experience advising executive leadership on transportation strategy, mobility innovation, and infrastructure priorities
  • Knowledge of transport strategy development, mobility planning, transportation policy and governance, infrastructure planning, strategic planning, investment evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and transport economics
  • Skills in data-driven decision-making, executive communication and presentation, leadership, and organizational development
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The Company
HQ: Riyadh
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Qiddiya Investment Company is a PIF-owned entity responsible for developing Qiddiya City, the world's first city built for play, aiming to boost economic growth and elevate quality of life in Saudi Arabia through entertainment, sports, and culture.

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