Director - Regulatory and Policy (CDU3) - 20002659

Description

• Prepare regulatory strategy papers, submissions, and briefings for executive leadership and external stakeholders
• Support internal and external lobbying efforts through data-driven analysis, policy articulation, and stakeholder engagement
• Develop internal policy positions that support compliance, strategic innovation, and operational flexibility
• Coordinate cross-functional regulatory initiatives, collaborating with Legal, Strategy, Projects, and Government Affairs to ensure coherent messaging and outcomes
• Lead the development and refinement of regulatory and policy positions that support the Transport Division's strategic and operational goals
• Serve as a key liaison with government entities, regulators, and policy-makers, leveraging a deep network to advocate for and influence policy evolution
• Create a strong team culture, mentor junior staff, and foster professional development in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key decision-makers across Saudi ministries, regulatory bodies, and policy think tanks
• Conduct comparative analysis of local, regional, and international regulatory frameworks to identify policy gaps, best practices, and opportunities for alignment or reform
• Scan the regulatory and innovation landscape for emerging technologies, business models, or trends requiring proactive policy response (e.g., autonomous transport, mobility-as-a-service, decarbonization)

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in fast-moving policy environments
• Experience building and leading high-performing policy teams, with a focus on mentoring and team culture
• Demonstrated ability to operate efficiently and pragmatically within complex, rapidly evolving organizational and policy ecosystems
• Master's degree in Public Administration, Transport Policy, or Regulatory Affairs preferred
• Strong experience engaging and influencing government entities and regulatory bodies on complex transport or infrastructure issues
• Exceptional communication, writing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to present regulatory arguments clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
• Deep knowledge of transport policy trends, including urban mobility, innovation regulation, infrastructure standards, and market reform
• Strong understanding of the transport regulatory environment in Saudi Arabia and broader Middle East
• Proven track record in regulatory design, reform advocacy, and policy analysis at the national or intergovernmental level
• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Transport Planning, or related discipline
• Significant experience in the Middle East, with deep working knowledge of Saudi Arabia's institutional and regulatory landscape

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance