Director - Digital Infrastructure - (DEL5-MDUWFP260029)

Qiddiya Investment Company is at the forefront of shaping a new era of entertainment, sports, and culture in Saudi Arabia, and we are seeking a visionary leader to join our team as the Director - Digital Infrastructure. In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of our digital infrastructure strategy, ensuring that our technological backbone supports the ambitious goals of Qiddiya.

Key Responsibilities

Translate the city-wide Digital Infrastructure Masterplan into phased implementation and planning packages

Define planning horizons (short-, mid-, long-term) for fiber, mobile, data centers, and smart systems

Enforce compliance with standards and masterplan objectives

Align capacity, resilience planning with overall project

Lead demand forecasting and capacity modelling for fixed, mobile, and data center infrastructure

Develop fiber routing and tower siting strategies; validate district connectivity plans

Coordinate data center and edge computing siting and phasing plans

Coordinate the review and approval of networks for DC, MMRs / POPs, duct banks, and right-of-way allocations

Integrate planning with SEC power, NWC water, district cooling, and other utilities

Provide planning baselines for design and construction teams; monitor adherence

Manage change requests, planning deviations, and phasing adjustments

Support constructability reviews, sequencing, and co-build opportunities with other disciplines

Track delivery progress against planning baselines; report variances

Ensure planning compliance with standards for critical facilities

Integrate sustainability targets (LEED, PUE, renewable energy) into planning milestones

Coordinate planning approvals with CST, SEC, NWC, MOMRAH, SDAIA, and other authorities

Annual planning / quarterly updates and monthly reporting

Maintain records and databases

Manage schedules, coordinate correspondence, and present to senior management

Industry stakeholder management

Contractor and operator performance monitoring

Perform other ad‑hoc duties as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred

10+ years of experience in digital infrastructure management or a related field, with a strong focus on large-scale project management and delivery

Proven track record in leading digital transformation initiatives within complex organizations

Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components, including cloud services, cybersecurity, and data management

Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams

Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Strong adaptability and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels

Industry certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, CISSP) are a plus

Benefits Comprehensive benefits package

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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