Senior Manager - Organizational Interfaces (CDU3)

Qiddiya

  • Riyadh
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Job Description:The Senior Manager - Organizational Interface is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the alignment and integration of the Transport Business Unit (TBU) with other Qiddiya projects, government agencies, and external partners. This position ensures that objectives, timelines, and deliverables are harmonized across all interfacing organizations, fostering seamless collaboration and operational efficiency. The role demands exceptional stakeholder leadership, high-level negotiation skills, and extensive experience managing complex interfaces within giga-projects or large-scale urban developments. The ideal candidate will be an influential communicator, trusted advisor to senior leadership, and a champion of governance excellence, ensuring that Qiddiya's transport initiatives are fully integrated into the broader Vision 2030 framework.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and execution of Qiddiya's organizational interface management strategy, ensuring alignment across all internal and external stakeholders.
  • Direct the mapping, coordination, and governance of interface points between the TBU, other Qiddiya projects, contractors, consultants, and government agencies.
  • Serve as the primary senior liaison for high-level stakeholder engagement, representing the TBU in strategic forums, negotiations, and decision-making sessions.
  • Oversee resolution of complex interface issues, ensuring risks are identified early and addressed with strategic mitigation plans.
  • Ensure transport projects integrate seamlessly with other city-wide infrastructure, utilities, and urban development programs.
  • Establish and monitor performance metrics to track interface effectiveness, reporting regularly to senior leadership and recommending improvements.
  • Lead governance forums, workshops, and coordination meetings to align stakeholders on priorities, responsibilities, and timelines.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with key government entities, regulatory authorities, and strategic delivery partners to enable timely decision-making and approvals.
  • Drive compliance with all applicable laws, safety standards, and Qiddiya governance protocols in interface management activities.
  • Mentor and guide interface management teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Requirements:Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • Education from a top-tier global institution highly desirable.
Years of experience
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in interface and integration management, stakeholder leadership, or related disciplines within large-scale infrastructure or transport projects.
  • Proven success managing multi-stakeholder relationships in giga-projects or complex urban developments in the Middle East or GCC.
  • Strong working knowledge of Saudi Arabian regulatory frameworks, governance processes, and Vision 2030 priorities.
Professional Certifications (if required)
  • Recognized certifications in project management, systems integration, or stakeholder engagement preferred.

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