Senior Manager - Residential & Hotel Projects

Senior Manager - Residential Projects

Key Responsibilities

• Committee Presentation Preparation & Executive Submissions (Primary Focus)
• Own the preparation and coordination of presentation materials for key governance forums, including; N‑2 Committee, N-1 Committee, Development Committee & Board-level submissions (as required)
• Develop clear, concise, and decision-led presentations, ensuring logical narrative and alignment across all slides, clear "Ask" and "Decision" articulation & consistency across all committee packs
• Consolidate inputs from cross-functional teams into single, cohesive executive packs on a monthly basis for tender committees
• Ensure all submissions are delivered on time and to committee standards

Committee Governance & Leadership

• Ensure all documentation aligns with Qiddiya governance standards, templates decision frameworks
• Track committee approvals, actions, and conditions arising from committees and ensure close-out
• Ensure all Stage Gate submissions meet governance requirements, including:
• + Completeness of documentation according to set deliverables for each Stage Gate
• + Alignment with Central Development Unit (CDU) approved templates and standards
• + Clear articulation of decisions, risks, and recommendations
• Provide quality assurance review of Stage Gate packs prior to submission to ensure high first-time approval success
• Track Stage Gate progression, approvals, and conditions across the portfolio; assisting programming team with inputs to manage project timelines
• Support leadership by providing clear recommendations and decision frameworks. Translate complex project data into clear, structured, executive-level outputs

Stakeholder Alignment & Governance Coordination

• Act as the central coordination point between stakeholders including; Residential Development, Delivery, Commercial, and Cost Planning, CDU, MDU, Strategy, Finance, and other enabling functions
• Ensure all stakeholders are aligned prior to governance submissions to avoid late-stage changes
• Facilitate pre-read discussions, reviews, and alignment meetings ahead of committees
• Resolve conflicting inputs and ensure a unified position is presented to leadership

Reporting & Executive Communication

• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and summaries for senior management and committees
• Consolidate project updates into structured, decision-ready formats
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of progress, risks, financials, and key milestones
• Draft meeting minutes and track action items from governance forums

Process Improvement & Governance Enhancement

• Drive continuous improvement of Stage Gate processes, templates, and governance tools
• Attend monthly Governance PCG & ensure effective dissemination and adoption of CDU governance framework and process changes across the Business Unit
• Introduce standardized checklists and reporting structures to improve efficiency and quality of submissions
• Enhance first-time approval rates through proactive quality assurance and stakeholder alignment

Key Interfaces

• Residential Development, Delivery, Commercial & Cost Planning teams
• Central Development Unit (CDU) & Master Development Unit (MDU)
• Strategy, Finance, Procurement, and Sales teams
• External consultants, advisors, and delivery partners
• Senior leadership and governance committees

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline
• 15 years' experience in real estate development, project management, or PMO/governance roles
• Strong understanding of large-scale master planned developments and Stage Gate processes, as aligned to the RIBA stages of development
• Proven experience in executive reporting and stakeholder management