Senior Manager – Reporting and Communications (CDU3) – CDUP 2018

Company: Qiddiya | القدية –

WebSite: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Description:**Qiddiya: Opportunity for a Senior Manager – Reporting & Communications**

Qiddiya, a 360 km² giga-project situated near Riyadh, is envisioned as the future capital of Saudi Arabia for entertainment, sports, and culture. This undertaking aims to establish a premier destination featuring state-of-the-art facilities, including Formula 1-grade racetracks, theme parks, stadiums, and performance venues. Beyond its scope as a project, Qiddiya represents a national transformation.

As construction progresses, Qiddiya is seeking to recruit ambitious and qualified professionals to contribute to its development.

**Role Summary:**

The Senior Manager – Reporting & Communications will be responsible for establishing and managing the reporting, insight, and communications framework for Qiddiya’s Transport Business Unit (TBU). This individual will ensure the precise, clear, and impactful communication of performance metrics, risks, stakeholder activities, and strategic decisions to internal leadership and external stakeholders. This role necessitates a strategic communicator capable of synthesizing complex information into concise and persuasive materials. Serving as the central point of coordination for all TBU communications, the Senior Manager will transform complex project data and stakeholder input into executive-ready narratives that facilitate informed decision-making and strategic alignment. This position requires close collaboration with the Corporate Communications, PMO, and Strategy teams to uphold Qiddiya’s standards of transparency, consistency, and brand excellence.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Design and implement an integrated reporting framework that captures TBU performance, risks, and stakeholder engagement outcomes, aligned with Qiddiya’s corporate standards.
* Lead the preparation of executive submissions, steering committee materials, and progress briefings presenting clear, evidence-based insights.
* Oversee the structured tracking of stakeholder and community engagement activities to ensure auditability, transparency, and consistent reporting.
* Coordinate the tracking and reporting of community engagement, stakeholder interactions, and public responses to major programs or milestones.
* Serve as the final quality control for all reports, dashboards, and communication materials issued by the TBU.
* Maintain centralized records, KPIs, and engagement logs for auditability and cross-functional access.
* Partner with Strategy, Legal, Planning, and Communications teams to ensure all outputs are aligned and compliant with Qiddiya’s tone, values, and governance protocols.
* Guide and develop team members (including the Design function) to strengthen reporting discipline, visual communication, and presentation excellence.

**Qualifications:**

* Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Administration, Journalism, Urban Policy, or a related field.
* Master’s degree in Strategic Communications, Public Policy, or Business is preferred.
* Professional certifications in project management or stakeholder engagement are considered advantageous.
* Communications or public affairs certifications (e.g., CIPR, IABC) are desirable.
* Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including at least 4-5 years in a communications or reporting leadership role.
* Experience in complex infrastructure, public sector, or regulated environments is strongly preferred.

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