
Qiddiya Investment Company
Director - Commercial (Sport)
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 15/09/2025
Job overview
Date posted
01/08/2025
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Director
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
15/09/2025
Job description
The Director - Commercial (Sport) at Qiddiya Investment Company will lead all commercial operations for the Qiddiya National Athletic Stadium (QNAS) project. Responsibilities include developing and implementing commercial strategies, advising on commercial risks and opportunities, managing negotiations with consultants and contractors, and overseeing cost planning, budgeting, spend forecasting, and cost reporting. The role requires managing budget drawdowns, ensuring value-for-money, and implementing commercial systems across the project lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include leading procurement strategies and managing contracts for design-build services, LDC, specialists, and other consultants, while ensuring strict compliance with Qiddiya’s procurement policies. Candidates must possess strong negotiation and contract management skills, exceptional leadership, and fluency in English and Arabic is preferred.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement the commercial strategies for the QNAS project
- Advise the development team on commercial risks and opportunities
- Lead commercial negotiations with consultants and contractors
- Manage cost planning, budgeting, spend forecasting, and cost reporting
- Ensure cost control and value-for-money across all project phases
- Oversee commercial system implementation and utilization
- Lead procurement strategy and execution for construction and consultancy services
- Manage major contracts including design-build, LDC, specialists and consultants
- Ensure compliance with Qiddiya Procurement policies
Experience & skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or related field); Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of 12 years of commercial experience within the sports or entertainment sectors
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred