Executive Director Delivery-Capital Projects Development Company

2 weeks ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Little Kitchen Help Ltd Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year

The
Executive Director – Delivery
will support the Chief Delivery Officer (CDO) in leading the end-to-end delivery of the Client's major development and construction programs. This senior leadership role ensures that large-scale, complex assets are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the Client's schedule, cost, and quality requirements.

Acting as the CDO's principal strategic partner, the Executive Director will manage cross-functional delivery teams, elevate contractor performance, embed robust contracting and risk frameworks, and uphold world-class project management standards.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Delivery Leadership

  • Support the CDO in developing and executing the overall delivery strategy.
  • Formulate contracting strategies, risk frameworks, and delivery methodologies.
  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable and measurable delivery plans.

Program & Project Management Oversight

  • Oversee progress across all phases: design, procurement, mobilisation, construction, and handover.
  • Ensure project milestones, budgets, and quality benchmarks are consistently met.
  • Support integrated reporting systems, dashboards, and KPI frameworks.

Contractor, Consultant & Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate closely with delivery partners, EPCs, contractors, and consultants.
  • Drive strong performance management and accountability.
  • Support dispute resolution, commercial negotiations, and change management processes.

Risk, Governance & Compliance

  • Identify, assess, and escalate key delivery risks, ensuring proper mitigation plans.
  • Champion partnership-driven and risk-appropriate contracting approaches.
  • Ensure full compliance with governance requirements, safety standards, and quality controls.

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead and mentor Delivery Managers, Project Directors, and technical teams.
  • Foster a high-performance, delivery-focused culture.
  • Serve as the CDO's second-in-command across all delivery operations.

Experience & Background Requirements
Professional Experience

  • 15–20+ years of experience in construction delivery, engineering, real estate, or infrastructure.
  • Proven leadership delivering large-scale mixed-use, hospitality, residential, commercial, or giga-project assets.
  • Strong experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex program environments.
  • Middle East / GCC experience strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

  • Deep knowledge of program management, procurement, contracting strategies, and risk management.
  • Strong understanding of governance frameworks, reporting structures, and project controls.
  • Ability to resolve complex technical, contractual, and commercial challenges.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

  • Collaborative, culturally aware, and relationship-driven.
  • Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ethical, disciplined, and solutions-oriented.
  • Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Master's degree (MBA preferred) is an advantage.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP, RICS, AIPM, or equivalent are desirable.

Key Success Measures

  • On-time, on-budget delivery of major assets.
  • Improved contractor and consultant performance.
  • Strengthened governance, reporting, and project controls.
  • High-performing delivery teams with strong retention.
  • Reduced operational risks and escalations.
  • Effective, proactive support to the CDO.

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