Senior Manager - Land Access - 20004458 CDU8

Description

• Develop and oversee KPI-driven dashboards and reports that track land access progress, challenges, and emerging risks for executive review.
• Establish and nurture high-trust relationships with regulators, municipal authorities, and community leaders to facilitate timely land access.
• Ensure all activities are fully compliant with Qiddiya's governance protocols, relevant laws, and Vision 2030 policy priorities.
• Lead the TBU's end-to-end land access strategy, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya's strategic objectives and regulatory obligations.
• Act as Qiddiya's senior point of escalation for all land access matters, resolving conflicts and mitigating risks proactively.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, setting high standards for negotiation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement excellence.
• Maintain a centralized, audit-ready land access database, capturing ownership details, permits, timelines, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor changes in Saudi Arabian regulatory and legal frameworks, assessing their implications and advising leadership on strategic responses.
• Direct complex negotiations with government entities, landowners, and other stakeholders to secure permissions, clearances, and agreements.
• Provide strategic guidance to project teams on land-related constraints, opportunities, and integration into project timelines.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of Saudi Arabian regulatory processes, governance structures, and Vision 2030 objectives.
• Proven track record working on giga-projects, complex urban developments, or major public sector programs in the Middle East/GCC.
• Demonstrated experience in high-value negotiations, regulatory approvals, and stakeholder management at a senior level.
• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field from a recognized institution (Master's degree preferred).
• Education from a top-tier global university is highly desirable.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in land access, acquisition, or related functions within large-scale infrastructure or urban development projects.
• Recognized certifications in project management, stakeholder engagement, or land administration preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance