Executive Director - Planning and Regulatory (MAS364)

• Overall workstream lead for the development and implementation of statutory planning control architecture for Qiddiya city.
• Translation and adoption of City Framework Plan masterplans into coherent and connected city-wide planning system.
• Lead the expansion of the role of the permitting activities to support the QIC Group, including into operational permits and licenses.
• Optimize current interfaces with government stakeholders to manage permitting within Qiddiya through MOUs, SLAs, etc.
• Define future permitting and licensing responsibilities for Qiddiya City.
• Design systems / processes for future permitting responsibilities.
• Design an overall Technology roadmap for Qiddiya City to manage regulatory ecosystems.
• Implement tech stack and digital systems for critical services.

Required Competencies

• Strategic leadership and organizational transformation.
• Expertise in statutory planning, development control, and urban governance.
• Strong knowledge of permitting, licensing, and regulatory frameworks.
• Government stakeholder engagement and partnership management.
• Governance, policy development, and regulatory compliance.
• Business process design and operational optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in urban planning, permitting, regulatory affairs, or city development, with significant leadership experience.