Executive Director - Planning and Regulatory; MAS
Job in
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-07-25
Listing for:
Qiddiya
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-25
Job specializations:
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Government
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Overall workstream lead for the development and implementation of statutory planning control architecture for Qiddiya city.
- Translation and adoption of City Framework Plan masterplans into coherent and connected city-wide planning system.
- Lead the expansion of the role of the permitting activities to support the QIC Group, including into operational permits and licenses.
- Optimize current interfaces with government stakeholders to manage permitting within Qiddiya through MOUs, SLAs, etc.
- Define future permitting and licensing responsibilities for Qiddiya City.
- Design systems / processes for future permitting responsibilities.
- Design an overall Technology roadmap for Qiddiya City to manage regulatory ecosystems.
- Implement tech stack and digital systems for critical services.
- Strategic leadership and organizational transformation.
- Expertise in statutory planning, development control, and urban governance.
- Strong knowledge of permitting, licensing, and regulatory frameworks.
- Government stakeholder engagement and partnership management.
- Governance, policy development, and regulatory compliance.
- Business process design and operational optimization.
- 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.
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