Executive Director - Planning and Regulatory

Overview

Overall workstream lead for the development and implementation of statutory planning control architecture for Qiddiya City. Translate and adopt City Framework Plan master‑plans into a coherent and connected city‑wide planning system. Lead the expansion of permitting activities to support the QIC Group, including operational permits and licences. Optimize current interfaces with government stakeholders to manage permitting within Qiddiya through MOUs, SLAs, and other agreements.

Define future permitting and licensing responsibilities for Qiddiya City. Design systems and processes for future permitting responsibilities. Design an overall technology roadmap for Qiddiya City to manage regulatory ecosystems. Implement the tech stack and digital systems for critical services. Provide strategic leadership and organisational transformation.

• Develop and implement statutory planning control architecture for Qiddiya City.
• Translate and adopt City Framework Plan master‑plans into a coherent and connected city‑wide planning system.
• Lead the expansion of permitting activities to support the QIC Group, including operational permits and licences.
• Optimize current interfaces with government stakeholders to manage permitting within Qiddiya through MOUs, SLAs, and other agreements.
• Define future permitting and licensing responsibilities for Qiddiya City.
• Design systems and processes for future permitting responsibilities.
• Design an overall technology roadmap for Qiddiya City to manage regulatory ecosystems.
• Implement the tech stack and digital systems for critical services.
• Provide strategic leadership and organisational transformation.

• Expertise in statutory planning, development control, and urban governance.
• Strong knowledge of permitting, licensing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in government stakeholder engagement and partnership management.
• Knowledge of governance, policy development, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in business process design and operational optimisation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in urban planning, permitting, regulatory affairs, or city development, with significant leadership experience.