Senior Manager - Development Job Riyadh area,Riyadh Region Saudi Arabia,Management

Lead the planning, development, and delivery of real estate, infrastructure, mixed-use, or destination development projects from concept through approval and execution stages.

Manage development activities, business cases, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination to ensure alignment with strategic, commercial, financial, and operational objectives.

Support the successful delivery of development programs by coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Section III:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of development projects from concept initiation through design, approvals, and delivery readiness.
Develop and maintain project business cases, development strategies, and implementation plans.
Coordinate feasibility studies, market assessments, financial analyses, and development evaluations to support investment decisions.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and development milestones.
Coordinate with internal functions including Design, Engineering, Project Delivery, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Commercial, and Operations.
Manage consultants and external advisors involved in development planning, design, technical studies, and project execution.
Lead stakeholder engagement activities with government entities, regulatory authorities, investors, and strategic partners.
Monitor development performance and provide regular progress updates, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Support procurement strategies and commercial negotiations related to development projects.
Identify development risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation and value enhancement strategies.
Ensure compliance with organizational governance requirements, development standards, and regulatory obligations.
Mentor and support development team members while promoting collaboration and high performance.

Section IV: KEY INTERACTIONS
Key Internal Interactions

Development Leadership
Design and Engineering Teams
Project Delivery Teams
Finance and Development Finance Teams
Commercial and Procurement Teams
Legal Team
Operations and Asset Management Teams
Executive Leadership

Key External Interactions

Consultants
Contractors
Government Authorities
Regulatory Bodies
Investors
Strategic Partners
External Advisors

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate Development, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Master's degree preferred.

Professional Certifications

PMP, RICS, MRICS, AICP, MBA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Skills

Real estate and project development
Feasibility and business case development
Financial and commercial analysis
Project management
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Contract and consultant management
Strategic planning
Negotiation and influencing skills
Leadership and team management

Experience
Years of Experience

8–12 years of progressive experience in real estate development, infrastructure development, project management, urban development, or related fields.

Nature of Experience

Managing development projects through planning, feasibility, design, and pre-construction phases.
Coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external consultants.
Preparing business cases, development strategies, and investment recommendations.
Engaging with regulatory authorities, investors, and key stakeholders.
Supporting large‑scale real estate, mixed‑use, infrastructure, hospitality, entertainment, or destination development projects.