Director – People Transformation

Job ID : 14583

Sector : People

Location : NEOM, Saudi Arabia

OVERVIEW

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Director – People Transformation plays a critical leadership role in shaping and executing NEOM’s overarching People Strategy. This role leads the design and delivery of high-impact, cross-cutting HR transformation initiatives that enable NEOM to build a future-ready, high-performing people organization.

As the strategic owner of three key portfolios – HR Strategic Projects, People Analytics, and Operational Excellence – this role blends visionary thinking with disciplined execution. Director People Transformation will be responsible for setting up and scaling the People Analytics function from the ground up, driving operational efficiency across the People function, and overseeing the execution of high-priority HR transformation programs. This role requires an exceptional ability to translate vision into action, influence senior stakeholders, and orchestrate complex change across a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• 12+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with deep expertise in transformation and strategy
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale HR strategy projects, including operating model design, digitalization, and workforce planning
• Strong experience building HR capabilities from the ground up (e.g., People Analytics, Operational Excellence)
• Proven ability to align people strategy with business imperatives in complex, evolving environments
• Outstanding leadership and stakeholder management skills across executive and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical mindset and comfort with data, metrics, and research-driven decision-making
• Exceptional program management and execution capabilities
• Experience navigating and influencing within large, matrixed organizations or transformation programs

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Director People Transformation roles and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

Strategic HR Transformation Leadership

People Analytics Leadership

Operational Excellence in HR

Portfolio and Stakeholder Management

Capability Building and Team Leadership

Change Leadership and Governance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Innovation and Research

Leadership

Culture and Values

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

NEOM is committed to attracting and retaining the highest caliber of employees to support NEOM’s vision, mission and strategy. NEOM sources the best candidates based on fit for the role and searches local and global markets to identify talent.

NEOM is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, disability, age, or any other form of discrimination / other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

As part of our recruitment process, NEOM will undertake reference checks to confirm suitability for the role. All offers of employment are subject to references, evidence of all qualifications and awards, and other background checks being satisfactorily completed. Additionally, all offers are subject to the candidate being able to successfully obtain a work visa to enter and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned. To meet NEOM’s objectives and business needs, the work location is subject to change. Non office-based roles involve outdoor activities. Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors and on construction sites as part of their job responsibilities.

NEOM uses artificial intelligence as part of its recruitment process to assist and enhance efficiency. However, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters, ensuring that NEOM’s employment process remains fair and transparent.

The actions of our team should always support the NEOM Values

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