Job description

The Manager – Standards and SOP Development is responsible for creating, developing, and maintaining Qiddiya’s Operations Standards Framework across all transport systems, ensuring full alignment with KSA regulatory requirements and international standards such as EN, ISO, and IEC. The role manages the complete lifecycle of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and operational manuals, overseeing drafting, review, approval, and version control to maintain consistency, interoperability, and organizational compliance. This position ensures that SOPs meet requirements from TGA, NCEMA, GDCD, MOT, and other Saudi regulatory authorities while also aligning with QIC corporate policies. The role supports ORAT activities by preparing and validating procedures required for trial operations and service commencement. It collaborates with system suppliers, operators, and maintenance contractors to ensure their operating procedures fully align with Qiddiya’s standards. The Manager maintains a master register ensuring all standards and SOP versions are auditable and up to date, applying strong analytical, organizational, and process development expertise. The role requires cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, document management tools proficiency, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-impact transport environment within one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious city developments.