Director - Design Procurement Support

Description

• Monitor adoption and provide feedback for improvement
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in consultant management
• Develop and implement detartments frameworks and tools for consultant engagement
• Provides strategic, hands-on support to Business Units for consultant engagement
• Acts as a key enabler for world-class design consultants across all disciplines
• Represent DPS in internal and external forums to promote best practices
• Create dashboards and reports for performance tracking
• Lead development of consultant database, templates, and guidelines
• Maintain a centralized consultant directory with performance metrics
• Collaborate with Business Units to align consultant capabilities with project needs
• Drive procurement support, governance, and standardized processes for consultant engagement
• Develop templates, guidelines, and procedures (e.g., Design Brief, Selection Guideline)
• Act as liaison between Business Units, Central Procurement, and consultants
• Ensure compliance with design standards and procurement policies
• Ensure consistent, value-driven engagement across all project types and scales
• Build strategic relationships with global consultants and industry leaders
• Ensure data accuracy and accessibility for informed decisions

Requirements

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and time management skills, with strong communication ability
• Previous client-side experience in real estate or property development is a distinct advantage
• Deep understanding of consultant engagement strategies and procurement processes
• Proficient in MS Office suite., with advanced Excel and Power BI preferred
• Strong ability to collaborate and influence within a complex organization
• Professional registration with an internationally recognized body preferred
• Knowledge of KSA regulatory environment, governing agencies, and codes across multiple design typologies
• Property Development qualifications or certifications are an advantage
• Confident in stakeholder engagement at all organizational levels; fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage)
• Proven experience in KSA or GCC giga-projects
• Resilient under pressure, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Experience in the Middle East is essential
• Ability to lead in complex, matrixed organizations, fostering a culture of empowerment and knowledge sharing
• Broad experience across the full project lifecycle, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing new processes
• 18+ years of relevant experience in project coordination and governance, preferably within large-scale projects and/or multidisciplinary environments
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in design and development across multiple sectors
• Comfortable leveraging technology for process optimization and decision-making
• Experience in tracking project progress, ensuring alignment with vision, KPIs, and quality standards
• Strong familiarity with design management procedures, manuals, and guidelines from large-scale regional projects
• Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Design, Project Management, or related design field (supported by relevant experience).
• Skilled in digital collaboration platforms and data-driven reporting tools
• Proven ability to solve complex problems using innovative and lateral thinking

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance