Senior Director - Development - Residential

🏢 Qiddiya Investment Company
📍 Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaOn-site
📅 Posted: 3d ago🔄 Updated: 3d ago
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Qiddiya's Residential Business Unit is seeking a Senior Director of Development to lead and shape the development of its Villas & Townhouses portfolio within one of Saudi Arabia's most ambitious destination-led developments. The role involves defining product strategy, driving feasibility and commercial optimization, managing design and consultants, and representing the business in key stakeholder discussions. The ideal candidate will possess strong client-side residential development experience, a developer mindset, and a proven ability to balance product, design, cost, program, and profitability. Experience in the Middle East and a developer background are preferred.
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developer mindsetproduct strategyunit mix definitiondevelopment feasibility
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
PlanningStakeholder Management
Science & Research
Optimization
Business, Sales & Management
HR ManagementSales Management
Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain
Procurement
Requirements
Strong client-side residential development experience Proven capability across feasibility, product definition, design management and commercial decision-making A true developer mindset, not just project management Ability to balance product, design, cost, programme and profitability Strong stakeholder management across consultants, authorities and senior leadership Middle East experience preferred Developer backgrounds preferred over pure consultancy, contractor or PMC Relevant degree required; real estate or commercial qualifications are a plus
Description
About Qiddiya ResidentialQiddiya’s Residential Business Unit is creating new neighborhoods within one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious destination-led developments. The focus is not simply to build housing, but to shape high-quality, market-relevant communities that support a long-term residential vision.Within that context, the Villas & Townhouses team is a key part of the product strategy. We are looking for a senior development leader who can help shape, challenge and drive the development of this portfolio from the front end; ensuring projects are commercially sound, well positioned and set up for successful delivery.Key responsibilities Lead a portfolio of development projects from feasibility through delivery readiness Define product strategy, unit mix, phasing and development briefs Drive feasibility, business planning and commercial optimisation Manage design, consultants, approvals and procurement strategy Represent the business in key stakeholder discussions Improve development processes across the portfolio
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