Commercial Director
Role Overview
Overview of the Role
People Group Arabia is seeking a Commercial Director to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time senior leadership position involves taking a leading role in a significant and transformative development program. The Commercial Director will influence the commercial strategy and delivery of a major, high-profile development, contributing to a vision that aims to redefine the future of entertainment, sport, culture, and lifestyle.
Role Context and Scope
This role requires a commercially astute professional who can operate effectively in complex, fast-paced environments. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with strong commercial governance, exceptional stakeholder management, and a hands-on approach to delivery. Working within a large-scale, multi-disciplinary program, the Commercial Director will shape commercial outcomes, drive value, manage risk, and build the commercial capability necessary to deliver a world-class development.
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Overview of the Role
People Group Arabia is seeking a Commercial Director to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time senior leadership position involves taking a leading role in a significant and transformative development program. The Commercial Director will influence the commercial strategy and delivery of a major, high-profile development, contributing to a vision that aims to redefine the future of entertainment, sport, culture, and lifestyle.
Role Context and Scope
This role requires a commercially astute professional who can operate effectively in complex, fast-paced environments. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with strong commercial governance, exceptional stakeholder management, and a hands-on approach to delivery. Working within a large-scale, multi-disciplinary program, the Commercial Director will shape commercial outcomes, drive value, manage risk, and build the commercial capability necessary to deliver a world-class development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic commercial leadership across a complex portfolio of major projects and construction packages.
- Ensure robust commercial management throughout the project lifecycle, from procurement and contract award through to delivery, final account, and close-out.
- Collaborate with senior project leadership, clients, consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners to align commercial strategies with program objectives, financial targets, and delivery priorities.
- Develop and implement the overall commercial strategy, ensuring alignment with program objectives, project budgets, and long-term business goals.
- Manage commercial performance, cost control, forecasting, cash flow, profitability, and financial reporting across a portfolio of major construction packages.
- Oversee the administration and management of complex construction contracts, ensuring contractual compliance, effective change control, and protection of commercial interests.
- Lead commercial input into procurement planning, tender evaluations, contract negotiations, and appointment strategies to ensure value for money and effective risk allocation.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks while proactively pursuing opportunities to improve value, optimize cost, and enhance project outcomes.
- Build relationships with senior client representatives, project directors, consultants, contractors, and key supply chain partners, providing clear commercial advice and influencing strategic decisions.
- Lead the management of contractual claims, variations, and extensions.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant commercial leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and construction packages.
- Proven ability to develop and implement commercial strategies.
- Experience in contract management, procurement strategy, and risk management.
Work Environment
- This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and offers significant scope to influence decision-making, lead high-performing teams, and establish best-in-class commercial practices within a landmark development environment.
Application Process
- Candidates interested in this Commercial Director position are invited to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the application process.
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