Senior Manager - Governance (RES336)

Qiddiya Investment Company, a pioneering initiative in Saudi Arabia, aims to shape the future of entertainment, culture, and sports. We are in search of a talented Manager of Governance to join our forward-thinking team. This role is vital to establishing governance frameworks that align with our strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. You will have the opportunity to influence the company’s operational integrity while contributing to one of the most ambitious projects in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the governance framework for all committees within the Entertainment Business Unit.
• Monitor adherence to Qiddiya’s governance policies, ensuring timely and standardized decision submission.
• Ensure governance best practices are followed during committee meetings and in decision-making processes.
• Provide guidance to business unit stakeholders on governance processes, protocols, and escalation procedures.
• Coordinate the scheduling, agenda development, and documentation of all EBU governance committees.
• Ensure decision materials are submitted in line with the approved standard templates and timelines.
• Track decision lifecycle from submission to approval and implementation, maintaining a reliable trail.
• Act as a liaison between the EBU and the Central Development Unit to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Maintain an up-to-date register of committee decisions and resolutions.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems for committee meetings, decision papers, and related governance documentation.
• Manage the document control process for all governance-related materials within the business unit.
• Provide administrative support including preparing meeting packs, minutes, and follow-up action tracking.
• Utilize governance management tools and systems for decision tracking and reporting.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards for senior leadership, highlighting governance status, risks, escalations, and compliance gaps.
• Identify opportunities for improving governance efficiency and effectiveness across the business unit

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Law, Public Policy, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 6years of experience in corporate governance, compliance, or business administration, preferably within large-scale projects or government-related entities.
• Experience working in mega projects or public-private partnership environments (preferred).
• Strong understanding of governance principles and committee operations.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal – in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and governance/committee management software.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Governance, Project Management, or a related field.

Years of Experience: 4-6 years of experience.