Role summary
Qiddiya Investment Company seeks an innovative and experienced Director - Technical Design. This key leadership role focuses on managing all technical aspects of ambitious projects and initiatives, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes aligned with strategic vision. You will lead your team to enhance operational performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure all technical requirements are met.
Responsibilities
- Provide vision and direction for the technical department ensuring alignment with company objectives
- Mentor and develop engineering teams to enhance skills and expertise
- Drive innovation by encouraging implementation of new technologies and methodologies
- Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects to specifications on time and within budget
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams ensuring effective integration of technical project aspects
- Identify areas for improvement within technical operations developing strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Utilize data and metrics to assess performance implementing corrective actions as needed
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders aligning technical requirements with business objectives
- Build strong relationships with suppliers contractors and industry partners supporting project success
- Ensure adherence to relevant local and international standards regulations and best practices
- Identify assess and mitigate risks associated with technical operations
- Maintain thorough documentation of technical specifications project plans and compliance records
- Prepare detailed reports for senior management and stakeholders on project progress challenges and outcomes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering or related field
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering or related field (preferred)
- Minimum 12 years of experience in leadership role within technical services or engineering management in large-scale development or construction projects
- Experience applying project management methodologies and principles
- Experience collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Experience driving innovation and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in technical operations
- In-depth knowledge of engineering standards regulations and compliance requirements relevant to large-scale projects
- Experience with risk management and problem-solving in complex environments
- Experience preparing technical documentation and reports
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field
Experience
Minimum 12 years of experience in a leadership role within technical services or engineering management in large-scale development or construction projects
Skills
- Engineering team management and development
- Large-scale technical project management
- Strategic leadership and vision
- Innovation and technology implementation
- Continuous improvement and performance management
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Risk management
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Engineering standards and compliance knowledge
Education · Experience · Type
Bachelor'sRequires 12+ yearsSalary not stated