Assistant Manager - Governance CDU

Assistant Manager - Governance

Qiddiya Investment Company is at the forefront of transforming entertainment and cultural experiences in Saudi Arabia, and we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Manager - Project Coordination to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will coordinate multiple projects across various departments, ensuring that they are executed efficiently and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. You will assist in managing project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful project delivery.

• Oversee committee structures that govern the Qiddiya Development Team.
• Manage the Development Secretariat Team, ensuring best practice in committee reporting and minute-taking.
• Have a deep understanding of all Qiddiya governance structures, frameworks and delegations of authority.
• Provide guidance to the Qiddiya Development Team on the end-to-end governance requirements and approval flows for their projects.
• Collaborate with all other governance and compliance-related functions within Qiddiya to ensure all Development matters are in line with Qiddiya policies and procedures.
• Take a strategic outlook on governance implementation at Qiddiya, identifying opportunities for governance improvement, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Advise on policy creation and strategic governance initiatives, enhancing organizational alignment with governance standards.

• Train team members on Qiddiya governance structures, frameworks and delegations of authority.
• Mentor Secretariat team members on best practice in committee management, reporting and minute-taking.
• Empower team members to take a strategic outlook on committee approval requests, identifying governance compliance risks.
• Meet regularly with Committee Chairs to seek feedback and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the CDU Secretariat Team and other Qiddiya secretariat functions, ensuring governance decisions are seamlessly submitted, approved and recorded end-to-end.
• Implement the Qiddiya Development Committee Governance Framework and ensure adherence; flag non‑compliance.
• Review and update Committee documents in line with evolving policies.
• Develop training mechanisms for all staff on the Governance Framework and associated documents.
• Stay updated on governance trends, sharing insights and best practices.
• Oversee adherence of Development Teams to internal governance policies and delegations of authority.
• Conduct internal reviews of Committee structures, reporting on compliance gaps, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Prepare and present reports to CDU management detailing governance metrics, risk assessments, and compliance findings.
• Act as main point of contact for all Development and Delivery governance‑related matters, building and maintaining relationships with Qiddiya stakeholders.
• Develop a mechanism to store and act on stakeholder feedback related to Governance structures.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Arts, Law, Business Administration, Governance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in governance, compliance, or risk management, with managerial experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management principles; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and governance/risk management tools.
• Core Competencies: Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; high ethical standards and confidentiality; attention to detail; ability to work independently and lead cross‑functional teams.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

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