
Qiddiya Investment Company
Director – Future Modes Emerging Technology
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 18/01/2026
Job overview
Date posted
04/12/2025
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
SAR 60,000 - 100,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
18/01/2026
Job description
The role leads Qiddiya Investment Company’s exploration, evaluation and integration of emerging technologies that will shape the future of entertainment, culture and tourism in Saudi Arabia. It involves spearheading initiatives to identify, assess and implement groundbreaking technologies such as AI, IoT, virtual reality and advanced robotics to enhance visitor experiences and operational efficiency across Qiddiya’s projects. The mandate includes developing a comprehensive strategy for integrating emerging technologies into existing and future developments, collaborating with executive leadership, internal teams and technology vendors to define requirements and deliver innovative solutions, and leading pilot projects and proof-of-concept initiatives to validate new technologies prior to broader deployment. The role requires monitoring and assessing industry trends to identify opportunities and threats, fostering a culture of innovation through creativity, collaboration and experimentation, preparing detailed reports and presentations for senior management on technology trends, project status and recommended actions, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards when implementing technologies. It calls for in-depth knowledge of emerging technology trends, strong leadership capabilities, experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering technology projects within complex environments, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies aligned with Qiddiya’s goals including AI, IoT, virtual reality and advanced robotics
- Develop a comprehensive strategy for integrating emerging technologies into current and future projects to enhance operational capabilities and visitor engagement
- Collaborate with executive leadership, internal teams and technology vendors to define requirements and deliver innovative solutions
- Lead pilot projects and proof-of-concept initiatives to test and validate emerging technologies
- Monitor and assess industry trends to identify threats and opportunities related to emerging technologies
- Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration, creativity and experimentation with new ideas
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management on technology trends, project progress and recommended actions
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards in the implementation of new technologies
Experience & skills
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field, with a master’s degree highly desirable
- Possess 10+ years of experience in technology management, innovation strategy or related roles focusing on emerging technologies
- Demonstrate a strong track record of successfully delivering technology projects in complex and dynamic environments
- Show in-depth knowledge of industry trends in emerging technologies relevant to entertainment and tourism
- Exhibit exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with strong creativity and strategic thinking
- Communicate complex technology concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Possess proven experience managing cross-functional teams and driving collaborative initiatives