Senior Director MMC and Knowledge Sharing - 20002020

Role PurposeThe Executive Director - MMC & Delivery Learning Systems is responsible for institutionalising innovation and structured learning across the Qiddiya City Programme. The role leads two strategic programme enablers: Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) – to enhance productivity, scalability, quality consistency, safety, and delivery predictability; and Delivery Learning & Knowledge Systems – to reduce systemic repeat failures, accelerate decision‑making, and embed institutional delivery intelligence across Business Units (BUs). Operating at programme scale, the role ensures that Qiddiya moves from fragmented project‑based execution toward structured, repeatable, and performance‑driven delivery systems.Strategic MandateModern Methods of Construction (MMC)Define and steer Qiddiya's MMC ambition, roadmap, and governance frameworkIdentify scalable MMC opportunities across asset typologiesEstablish standards, decision pathways, and adoption frameworks to enable BU implementationAlign with Procurement and Supply Chain to support manufacturing agreements and market feasibilityTranslate pilot outcomes into institutionalised standards and repeatable playbooksMonitor measurable impact on cost, schedule, quality, HSE, and sustainability performanceDelivery Learning & Knowledge SystemsEstablish and govern a structured delivery knowledge‑sharing system across the Qiddiya programmeInstitutionalise lessons learned, best practices, and repeatable standardsCreate cross‑BU transparency mechanisms to reduce duplication and reworkImplement structured feedback loops between Delivery, Logistics, Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial functionsEmbed a culture of constructive transparency, where learning accelerates performance rather than assigning blameKnowledge sharing is positioned as a performance accelerator and delivery control mechanism — not documentation.Key AccountabilitiesProvide executive leadership for MMC and Delivery Learning initiatives in alignment with SDU mandate and TOMTranslate systemic delivery risks and recurring failure patterns into structured institutional solutionsSecure executive alignment and approvals for frameworks, governance models, and scaling strategiesEnsure integration across Delivery, Procurement, Engineering/Design, Logistics, Commercial, and Digital functionsDrive measurable improvements in delivery predictability, productivity, and cross‑BU coordinationSuccess MeasuresMMCDemonstrable adoption of MMC solutions on eligible assetsImproved schedule confidence and delivery consistencyEstablished supplier/manufacturing pathways supporting scalable adoptionMeasurable performance gains on pilot implementationsDelivery LearningReduction in repeat systemic issues and avoidable reworkIncreased cross‑BU coordination and visibilitySustained platform adoption and knowledge reuseFaster issue resolution cycles across delivery ecosystemStakeholder EnvironmentInternalSDU Leadership; BU Delivery Directors; CDU/Implementation; Engineering/Design; Procurement & Supply Chain; Logistics; Commercial/Contracts; Digital/IT; People & Culture.ExternalDelivery partners; Tier 1 contractors; modular/offsite manufacturers; technology providers; specialist consultants; supply chain ecosystem.RequirementsProfile RequirementsThis role requires a senior international development and delivery executive with demonstrated experience leading major programmes or large‑scale master developments.ExperienceMinimum 18 years’ progressive experience in international real estate development, infrastructure, or complex construction environmentsProven leadership in multi‑asset or giga‑project settings with concurrent project portfoliosExperience operating in high‑growth, high‑complexity environments (e.g., national transformation or large urban developments)Demonstrated exposure to construction innovation, industrialised construction, modular delivery, or transformation initiatives at scaleExperience engaging senior executive committees and securing approval for strategic frameworksStrong understanding of programme governance, stage‑gate processes, and cross‑functional integrationTrack record interfacing with contractors, manufacturers, consultants, and supply chain ecosystemsRole Positioning SummaryEnable scalable construction innovation (MMC)Institutionalise delivery learning across Business UnitsImprove predictability and performance at programme scaleThe Executive Director operates as a strategic enabler — strengthening delivery maturity, governance capability, and structured transparency across the Qiddiya City Programme.BenefitsAttractive compensations and benefits package#J-18808-Ljbffr