Smart City Director (DEL - 305)

Job Summary

The Smart City Director will lead the strategic planning, development, and execution of Qiddiya's Resort Core District smart city initiatives, ensuring the seamless integration of technology, innovation, and urban services. This role oversees smart city governance, technical implementation, and cross-departmental collaboration to deliver Smart City services that enhance sustainability, efficiency, and the visitor experience.

Role And Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Smart City Vision
• Implement smart city use cases, aligning with Qiddiya's smart city vision and digital transformation goals
• Develop a smart city roadmap for infrastructure, services, and digital capabilities to drive sustainability and efficiency
• Lead innovation efforts by integrating emerging technologies, ensuring the future-ready delivery of urban solutions in the Resort Core District
• Smart City Governance & Compliance
• Actively participate in smart city governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and Qiddiya-wide standards
• Oversee data-driven reporting, KPI tracking, and risk management for Resort Core smart city initiatives
• Align smart city solutions with Qiddiya's data governance, cybersecurity policies, and sustainability objectives
• Project & Program Management
• Oversee and drive the end-to-end delivery of smart city projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and budget adherence
• Collaborate with city stakeholders (Smart City, ICT, Utilities) and lead Resort Core ICT and solution architect teams to enable integrated smart city solutions
• Manage RFPs, vendor relationships, and contracts with technology providers and service operators
• Technical Oversight & Innovation
• Ensure the seamless integration of emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, Digital Twins) within the Resort Core smart city landscape
• Support and enforce technical standards for smart infrastructure, connectivity, and interoperability
• Monitor global smart city trends to adopt best-in-class solutions tailored for the Resort Core District
• Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Sector Collaboration
• Serve as the primary liaison between the City Smart City team, Resort Core technology partners, and operational teams
• Facilitate collaboration between public and private sectors to accelerate smart city adoption when needed
• Represent Qiddiya's Resort Core smart city initiatives in industry events, conferences, and strategic forums as required
  
  
  

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Urban Planning, or Smart Cities
• Certifications in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2), MBA, or Digital Transformation are a plus
  
  
  

Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in smart city development, urban technology, large-scale infrastructure projects, or management consulting
• Proven leadership in government, mega-projects, or public-private partnerships (PPP) for smart cities
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, strategic partnerships, and large-scale digital transformations
  
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Stakeholder management and negotiation experience in high-profile urban projects
• Ability to drive innovation, sustainability, and resilience in urban environments
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
• Strong ability to bridge technical and business needs, translating complex technical concepts into clear business insights
• Expertise in smart city services, IoT deployments, cloud technologies, digital transformation, and digital infrastructure