# Executive Director - Planning and Regulatory (MAS364)

> Qiddiya Investment Company · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · — · Posted 2026-07-21

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Qiddiya City Authority

## Description

-   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.

## Requirements

### 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.

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