Senior Director - Commercial SPO-039 - CM

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across Sports BU assets throughout development and delivery.
• Align commercial activities with cost planning processes in coordination with the Sports BU Cost Planning and Development teams.
• Direct BU-level cost control and support DFA in budget management.
• Oversee project financial performance, including costs, expenditures, and revenue forecasts across the Sports BU portfolio.
• Establish and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow in coordination with Project Commercial teams and DFA.
• Prepare commercial inputs for BU-level reporting through the DMO reporting function.
• Ensure compliance with Qiddiya Investment Company procurement policies and oversee the engagement of consultants and contractors across Sports BU projects.
• Provide consistent oversight of procurement strategies for contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Provide strategic oversight of tendering activities, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and execution of major construction, consultancy, and supply contracts.
• Direct contract administration, including variations, claims, and dispute resolution to ensure consistency and alignment among Sports BU projects
• Ensure robust governance and complete documentation for all contractual matters.
• Review change management submissions and supporting documentation for employer approval across contracts.
• Oversee final contract close-out documentation for consultants and contractors.
• Identify and support managing commercial and contractual risks across the project lifecycle.
• Participate in progress meetings as required, providing commercial and contractual insight into matters affecting project delivery.
• Contribute to Sports BU strategy, objectives, and key initiatives while providing leadership and direction to the team.
• Support the development and implementation of BU policies, guidelines, and processes.
• Resolve commercial issues and contractual disputes arising across Sports BU projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying/Cost Control/ Commercial related qualification
• A minimum of 20 years of experience in the Construction / Sports Development industry with 5 years of experience in a senior managerial role.
• Relevant certifications such as RIBA, RICS & CMA, Oracle, SAP, Prism certificates of knowledge use preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing and navigating Commercial compliance systems, and approval processes.
• Proven leadership and team development skills, with experience mentoring governance professionals.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Integrity, professionalism, and a proactive approach to compliance.
• Commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement