Qiddiya Investment CompanyDirector - Design Management (Retail - Urban Core) (REQ431)
Qiddiya Investment Company is hiring a Director - Design Management (Retail - Urban Core) (REQ431) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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- The posting mentions design management, architecture and stakeholder management among its tools and skills.
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- Qiddiya Investment Company has 260 other open roles on Level.
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Lead multidisciplinary design programs and consultants from concept through detailed design for the Qiddiya mega-project.
Qiddiya Investment Company is a Saudi developer and investment holding company shaping large-scale entertainment, sports, and culture destinations through the Qiddiya mega-project and related ventures. This is an opportunity to contribute to ambitious development programs where design excellence, coordination, and delivery discipline are central to creating landmark experiences at scale.
As Director - Design Management, you will play a key leadership role in guiding complex design programs from early concept through detailed design. The role is focused on driving alignment across consultants, stakeholders, and project objectives while helping ensure design outcomes support quality, compliance, delivery expectations, and broader development goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary design teams across concept, schematic, and detailed design phases.
- Manage external consultants to deliver coordinated, high-quality design packages on schedule.
- Oversee design reviews, approvals, and compliance with project standards and regulations.
- Align design outcomes with budget, program, stakeholder expectations, and development objectives.
- Present design progress, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
- 12+ years of experience leading large-scale design management across complex development projects.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants and delivering coordinated design packages.
- Strong background leading design reviews and securing authority approvals.
- Proven ability to balance design quality with budget, schedule, and stakeholder expectations.
- Experience presenting design progress, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
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Director - Design Management (Retail - Urban Core) (REQ431) at Qiddiya Investment Company rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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