Executive Director Delivery-Capital Projects Development CompanyLittle Kitchen Help Ltd • Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Executive Director Delivery-Capital Projects Development Company
Little Kitchen Help Ltd • Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
1 day ago
Job descriptionOversee progress across all phases : design, procurement, mobilisation, construction, and handover. Ensure project milestones, budgets, and quality benchmarks are consistently met. Support integrated reporting systems, dashboards, and KPI frameworks. Collaborate closely with delivery partners, EPCs, contractors, and consultants. Drive strong performance management and accountability. Support dispute resolution, commercial negotiations, and change management processes. Identify, assess, and elevate key delivery risks, ensuring proper mitigation plans. Champion partnership-driven and risk-appropriate contracting approaches. Ensure full compliance with governance requirements, safety standards, and quality controls. Lead and mentor Delivery Managers, Project Directors, and technical teams. Foster a high-performance, delivery-focused culture. Serve as the CDO’s second-in-command across all delivery operations. 15–20+ years of experience in construction delivery, engineering, real estate, or infrastructure. Proven leadership delivering large-scale mixed‑use, hospitality, residential, commercial, or giga‑project assets. Strong experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex program environments. Middle East / GCC experience strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of program management, procurement, contracting strategies, and risk management. Strong understanding of governance frameworks, reporting structures, and project controls. Ability to resolve complex technical, contractual, and commercial challenges. Collaborative, culturally aware, and relationship-driven. Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ethical, disciplined, and solutions-oriented. Thrives in fast‑paced, dynamic, and evolving environments. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Master’s degree (MBA preferred) is an advantage. Professional certifications such as PMP, RICS, AIPM, or equivalent are desirable. On‑time, on‑budget delivery of major assets. Improved contractor and consultant performance. Strengthened governance, reporting, and project controls. High‑performing delivery teams with strong retention. Reduced operational risks and escalations. Effective, proactive support to the CDO. Seniority level : Executive Employment type : Full‑time Job function : Business Development and Sales Industry : Hospitality Location : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Executive Director – Delivery
The Executive Director – Delivery will support the Chief Delivery Officer in leading the end-to-end delivery of the client’s major development and construction programs. This senior leadership role ensures that large-scale, complex assets are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the client’s schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
Acting as the CDO’s principal strategic partner, the Executive Director will manage cross-functional delivery teams, elevate contractor performance, embed robust contracting and risk frameworks, and uphold world-class project management standards.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Delivery Leadership
- Support the CDO in developing and executing the overall delivery strategy.
- Formulate contracting strategies, risk frameworks, and delivery methodologies.
- Translate strategic objectives into actionable and measurable delivery plans.
Program & Project Management Oversight
Contractor, Consultant & Stakeholder Management
Risk, Governance & Compliance
Leadership & Team Development
Experience & Background Requirements
Professional Experience
Technical Skills
Leadership & Personal Attributes
Qualifications
Key Success Measures
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