Playpath: Engineering the Future - Manager Role

Qiddiya Investment Company Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Entertainment Providers · 1,001-5,000 employees

4 h ago

Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Saudi Arabia

About the role

The manager will oversee departmental strategy implementation, financial budgeting, and risk management to ensure alignment with organizational goals. They are also responsible for driving continuous improvement, managing stakeholder engagement, and overseeing the talent management cycle.

What they look for

Engineering Project management Strategic planning Budgeting Financial forecasting Cost control Risk management Stakeholder engagement Continuous improvement Talent management Analytical skills Organizational skills Problem-solving Communication skills Multidisciplinary team management

Requirements

Candidates must be Saudi nationals with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and approximately 7–8 years of relevant experience. Preference is given to those with a background in major capital projects, construction, infrastructure, or real estate development.

Benefits

Professional development pathway Learning and mentoring On-the-job training Competitive employment package

Full description

Qiddiya Investment Company is recruiting professionals with Engineering qualifications and experience for Manager roles through Playpath: Engineering the Future.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of the Kingdom's most exciting projects, working on complex engineering challenges whilst shaping the future of Qiddiya. Alongside hands-on experience, you will gain exposure to world-class practices and targeted development opportunities that support long-term career growth.

Playpath roles are designed for Saudi professionals seeking to build their career and strengthen their expertise through five specialized career pathways which include:

Manager - Design
Manager - Development
Manager - Health, Safety and Worker Welfare
Manager - Commercial
Manager - Projects (Delivery)

Key responsibilities will depend on the specific role and may include:

Manage departmental strategy implementation, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya’s vision, monitoring risks, and improving operations.
Oversee policies, procedures, stakeholder engagement, and communication channels.
Manage budgeting, financial variances, forecasting, cost control, and compliance.
Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and practices.
Translate strategy into SMART goals and oversee the department’s talent management cycle.
Manage reporting processes and ensure compliance with Qiddiya’s reporting requirements.

Detailed job descriptions for each pathway will be shared at a later stage of the process.

Saudi national.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Approximately 7–8 years of relevant experience.
Experience in major capital projects, construction, infrastructure, real estate or mixed-use development is preferred.
Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

A structured professional development pathway, including learning, mentoring and on-the-job training
Practical experience supporting live Qiddiya projects and business priorities.
Guidance from experienced Qiddiya professionals and functional leaders.
Opportunities to work with multidisciplinary project and engineering teams.
A competitive employment package and benefits in line with Qiddiya policies.