Head of Workspace

2 days ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Qiddiya | القدية Full time

The Head of Workplace will be responsible for all Qiddiya's Workplace Planning and Management. This role encompasses strategy, asset management (Qiddiya office only), property, and facilities management.

Will act as the QIC (Qiddiya Investment Company) Client Representative to champion the organisational needs and develop a Client Brief to inform the development of the Qiddiya Office Campus. This pivotal role encompasses leading the development of a Workplace Strategy and Client Brief for the Qiddiya Office Campus as well as assisting the organisation to manage its interim office solutions until the new purpose-built campus is operational.

This role will encompass the corporate QIC property and facilities management function and the facilities management team will report to the Head of Workplace.

Ultimately, the Head of Workplace will be a key team member to help drive the creation and management of workplace environments that foster productivity, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring these spaces align with QIC business objectives and the evolving needs of QIC's workforce.

The ideal candidate will combine expertise in workplace strategy, employee experience, facilities management, sustainable and forward-thinking workplaces.

Responsibilities
  • Workplace Strategy: Lead creation and implementation of a workplace strategy to address both interim business needs as well as the overarching, longer-term strategy, including the development of a Client Brief for the Qiddiya Office Campus.
  • Work with HR and the Corporate Functions and Business Unit leads to ensure the workplace strategy is in alignment with QIC workforce planning / headcount projections to support the business growth over time.
  • As a member of the Workplace Committee, this role involves setting, implementation, and governance of QIC workplace strategies.
  • Workplace Solutions: in collaboration with the facilities management team, manage the short-term business office leasing strategy, and readiness of interim office spaces, ensuring they meet operational, quality, and compliance standards while adhering to timelines and budgets.
  • Operational Management: Lead the Property and Corporate Facilities Management team to oversee day-to-day workplace operations, ensure seamless integration of workplace solutions, maintain high standards of functionality, employee experience and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across all workspaces as per business and regulatory requirements.
  • Stakeholder Management: Act as the central point of contact for workplace-related matters, working closely with HR, facilities management, CDU (central development unit), Office BU (Business Unit) Lead and individual project teams.
  • Promote sustainability initiatives within the workplace in line with the company ESG policy, including energy efficiency programs; waste reduction and recycling; water conservation and Green building initiatives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Workplace Committee Members, Management Committee Members, Business Unit Leads, etc.
  • Work closely with the HR team to collect and incorporate employee feedback to continuously refine and improve QIC workspace strategy and requirements.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Facilities Management, Real Estate or a related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in workspace strategy, and corporate facilities management, including global multi-site projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven success in leading large-scale workspace transformation projects, with a focus on the employee experience.
  • Extensive experience in standardizing workplace environments, ensuring consistency in user experience across diverse geographies.
  • Strong stakeholder management and project management skills with a track record of developing workplace strategies that respond to the organizational needs and goals.
Skills And Competencies
  • Track record of developing workplace strategies to inform a Client Brief in the development of leading workplaces.
  • Proven experience in managing budgets, developing and implementing strategic plans, and overseeing facility operations.
  • Well informed on workplace technologies and their implementation process.
  • Exceptional communication, with the ability to lead teams, influence and drive change across the organization.
  • Deep understanding of cultural nuances and regional variations, with the ability to harmonize them into a consistent workspace standard.
  • Capable of making informed decisions quickly, balancing business needs, employee experience, and budget constraints.
Benefits

Attractive compensation and benefits package.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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