Senior Manager - Development (Strategy) - Commercial Office - SPA 356

Qiddiya Investment Company is looking Senior Manager - Development for our Commercial Office BU, reporting to the Development Director, the Senior Manager - Development is responsible for managing the project planning, design, and delivery of Corporate Office Developments through all stages of the development lifecycle — from early feasibility and pre-concept design through to procurement, construction delivery, and operational handover.

The role focuses on ensuring each office development aligns with the Office BU strategic objectives, governance standards, and operational requirements. The Senior Development Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure projects are designed and delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and sustainability standards.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical capability and development experience with excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

1. Development Management & Delivery

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of office development projects, ensuring alignment with scope, time, budget, and quality targets.
• Oversee all project phases, including feasibility, design, approvals, procurement, construction, fit-out, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate and manage the performance of external consultants, designers, project managers, quantity surveyors, and contractors.
• Support the Development Director in monitoring project progress, reporting key milestones, and resolving delivery issues.
• Work closely with key departmental stakeholders including Corporate Workplace, IT, ESG, and Smart Building teams to ensure development solutions meet business needs.

2. Project Governance & Reporting

• Development of detailed Stage Gate documentation deliverables, with particular focus on Stage Gates 2 through 5; Development Brief, Concept Design, Schematic Design and Dedtailed Design.
• Provide detailed input across Office BU internal reporting streams including N-1 Reporting, Stage Gates, DevCo and PCG reporting.
• Support the development of internal reporting materials, including progress, risk, and financial updates.

3. Planning & Design Coordination

• Develop and manage project briefs, ensuring they reflect functional, design, and operational requirements.
• Facilitate design coordination between architects, engineers, and specialist consultants to achieve design quality and compliance.
• Review and manage design deliverables across all stages, ensuring they meet cost, time, and constructability objectives.
• Support the procurement of contractors and consultants, ensuring compliance with corporate and governance requirements. 

4. Financial & Governance Management

• Assist in the preparation of feasibility models, project budgets, forecasts, and business cases for approval.
• Monitor project expenditure and ensure strong cost control, transparency, and reporting.
• Support the development of internal reporting materials, including progress, risk, and financial updates.
• Ensure all development activities comply with governance, probity, and value-for-money principles. 

5. Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between office development projects and broader organizational objectives.
• Maintain clear communication across departments and act as a key liaison between internal teams and external partners.
• Build strong working relationships with consultants, contractors, and key internal stakeholders.

Education

• Tertiary qualifications in Development, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications in project or development management (e.g., PMP, RICS, PRINCE2) are advantageous but not essential.

Work Experience

• Bachelor degree in Real estate development, Commerce (Finance) or any related engineering field.
• 7–10 years’ relevant experience managing commercial office or mixed-use developments (corporate office projects preferred).
• Demonstrated experience across all project phases — feasibility, design management, procurement, and construction delivery.
• Experience and exposure to large-scale integrated development programs highly regarded.
• Knowledge of ESG and sustainability frameworks (LEED, Green Star, BREEAM, etc.) required.
• Knowledge of Smart Building Technologies in relation to Office Buildings will be advantageous.

Technical Acumen

• Strong understanding of commercial office building design, services strategy, and delivery processes.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and procurement activities.
• Knowledge of sustainability, technology, accessibility, and health and safety standards.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Collaboration
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage across all organizational levels.

Execution & Delivery

• Hands-on development management capability, ensuring disciplined control of time, cost, and quality.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to manage risks and resolve technical challenges.

Professional Attributes

• Integrity and accountability in financial and operational decision-making.
• Resilience, adaptability, and ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• A collaborative, people-focused approach that fosters teamwork and trust.

Working Conditions

• Primarily Riyadh / Qiddiya City based with regular attendance at project sites, consultant offices, and workshops.
• May require business travel within the GCC region and other international destinations (subject to project requirements).
• Requires flexibility to engage cross-functional teams across various stages of planning and implementation and consultants who may not be within the region.