Project Director - Workplace (Urban Core)

Role summary

The Project Director, Workplace is responsible for leading the successful design, planning and delivery of the Workplace Interiors of the Qiddiya corporate headquarters which are being integrated into new base buildings. This includes managing the workplace project from early concept and business case development through developing comprehensive briefs, design, procurement, construction, and operational handover. The proposed Qiddiya Headquarters will be a world-class Grade A+, future-ready workplace ecosystem spanning approximately 120,000 sqm and accommodating approximately 9,000 people. Designed to enhance human performance, foster innovation, and set a benchmark for sustainable workplace design, the campus will provide a flexible and resilient environment that evolves with the organization's needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of the company's corporate headquarters workplace, ensuring alignment with workplace strategy, program, budget, quality, compliance requirements, and employee needs, while aligning to the consistency across other Qiddiya Investment Company workplace projects in line with the company's strategic objectives and governance requirements
• Work closely with internal stakeholders including the Office Development team who are delivering the base buildings, Corporate Workplace Team, HR, IT, Smart Buildings Team, DMO, ESG, and Corporate Governance to ensure the workplace reflects current and future needs
• Manage external consultants, project management consultants, workplace design teams, quantity surveyors, and contractors on behalf of the company as client
• Coordinate all phases of workplace delivery, with particular emphasis on front-end design management, including workplace strategy, feasibility, briefing, concept design, design development, approvals, procurement, construction, fit-out, commissioning, and transition to occupancy
• Work closely with Workplace Delivery teams to ensure construction procurement, phasing, quality and compliance are achieved in all workplace projects
• Translate the company's strategic goals, brand identity, and public mission into workplace design and delivery outcomes
• Lead internal engagement to shape the headquarters as a high-performing, flexible, inclusive and sustainable workplace
• Promote alignment between the physical workspace and the organization's operating model, functional briefing, technology roadmap, and corporate culture
• Support leadership in driving positive organisational change associated with the move
• Ensure robust reporting and project governance in line with organisational frameworks
• Prepare and present business cases, board papers, risk reports, and budget updates for executive stakeholders
• Ensure procurement activities meet probity, equity, and value-for-money principles in line with corporate guidelines
• Demonstrate stewardship of funds through strong cost control, transparency, and risk management
• Engage with executive leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure project goals are well-communicated and supported
• Coordinate user engagement, change management, and communication strategies to prepare the organisation for transition
• Act as an internal point of contact and trusted advisor to the internal client team throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management, Architectural or related fields are imperative
• Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or construction management are desirable
• Minimum 15+ years' experience leading the design and delivery of complex corporate workplace interiors, including large-scale headquarters or campus-style workplace projects
• Proven track record leading medium-to-large commercial workplace projects through front-end design phases, including workplace strategy, briefing, concept design, design development, consultant coordination, and stakeholder approvals
• Experience in the design and delivery of integrated workplace fit-out projects would also be beneficial
• Understanding of ESG ratings and sustainability

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 15+ years of experience leading the delivery of complex large-scale integrated mixed-use developments
• Demonstrated client-side experience managing multiple projects across diverse asset classes
• Proven track record delivering major developments from design through construction, commissioning, and handover
• Experience managing large multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams
• Strong programme management, governance, and project controls experience
• Experience working within master developer, giga-project, public sector, or large mixed-use development environments
• GCC and international mega-project experience highly desirable

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline

Experience

15+ years of experience leading the delivery of complex large-scale integrated mixed-use developments

Skills

• Workplace design management
• Front-end design phase leadership
• Workplace strategy and briefing
• Workplace strategy development
• Feasibility analysis
• Design coordination
• Consultant team management
• Stakeholder approval management
• Construction management
• Project procurement
• Quality and compliance management
• Cost control and budget management
• Risk management
• Governance and reporting
• Change management
• User engagement
• Internal stakeholder coordination

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