About the Role
We are seeking an innovative Director - Development (Guest Arrival Experience) to join our dynamic team, focusing on the Guest Arrival Experience outcomes with the ROW for our ambitious development projects in Saudi Arabia's entertainment and tourism sector. This pivotal role ensures smooth execution and compliance with regulatory requirements while overseeing the development of various assets associated with Landscaping design and the Guest Arrival Experience within the ROW district. The Director will maintain accountability for governance, compliance, and commercial/cost management for all Guest Arrival Experience (GAE) projects within their geographical remit.
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation of project briefs, business case, planning, design, logistics, implementation, stakeholder engagement and management, project controls, operator handover and closeout.
- Review and update development brief outlining district scope including objectives, timing and budget to guide the concept’s overall direction.
- Conduct site visits, respond to queries, assess and review bids; both technical and commercial to ensure successful delivery of all assets/projects.
- Engage with key stakeholders, government entities, operators and other districts teams.
- Manage the achievement of the team’s objectives through effective leadership by setting individual objectives, managing performance, and developing the team to maximize performance.
- Provide overall direction and guidance to mentor, coach, motivate and challenge team players.
- Work closely with portfolio leads (Places and Public Realm, Development Marketing, Destination Marketing, and Projects) to coordinate the design, approval, and delivery of integrated outcomes to enhance the Visitor experience to the company.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred)
- A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in major programs or a similar field.
- Demonstrated expertise in coordination of public realm for large-scale projects.
- Strong understanding of local regulations, legal processes, and compliance requirements.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
- Proficiency in project management and GIS software applications.
