Manager - CCU Crisis Readiness (DEL 3)

The Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Manager - CCU Crisis Readiness to be responsible for ensuring that Qiddiya's City Command Unit is fully prepared to respond to large-scale crises, major incidents, and emergency scenarios. This role focuses on planning, preparedness, and exercising to build organizational resilience and ensure seamless crisis activation across the city. Roles and Responsibilities - Develop, maintain, and continuously improve crisis management plans, emergency response frameworks, and business continuity procedures for city-wide operations - Design, plan, and facilitate crisis simulation exercises, tabletop scenarios, and full-scale drills involving internal and external stakeholders - Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify gaps in crisis preparedness across city assets - Coordinate with government agencies, emergency services, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with national and local crisis management requirements - Establish and maintain crisis communication protocols, ensuring clear and timely information flow during major events - Lead after-action reviews following exercises and real events, producing recommendations for corrective action and capability improvement - Support live control room operations in manning the crisis operations desk, if needed - Support the integration of crisis readiness standards into the operational readiness framework across all Qiddiya assets Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred - Minimum 5 years of experience in crisis management, emergency planning, or business continuity within large-scale venues, cities, or critical infrastructure environments - Proven track record of designing and executing crisis exercises and drills at an organizational or multi-agency level - Deep understanding of crisis management frameworks (e.g., ISO 22301, ICS, NIMS) and regulatory compliance requirements - Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and external agencies - Relevant certifications in crisis management, emergency planning, or business continuity are highly preferred. Benefits - The opportunity to be part of one of Saudi Arabia's most ambitious city developments - A role dedicated to a specific residential asset type, allowing you to build deep expertise in your area - A fast-paced, high-impact environment where strategic thinking and execution excellence are highly valued - Collaboration with global industry leaders in real estate development, architecture, and planning

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in crisis management, emergency planning, or business continuity within large-scale venues, cities, or critical infrastructure environments. Proven track record of designing and executing crisis exercises and drills at an organizational or multi-agency level. Deep understanding of crisis management frameworks (e.g., ISO 22301, ICS, NIMS) and regulatory compliance requirements. Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and external agencies. Relevant certifications in crisis management, emergency planning, or business continuity are highly preferred.

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve crisis management plans, emergency response frameworks, and business continuity procedures for city-wide operations. Design, plan, and facilitate crisis simulation exercises, tabletop scenarios, and full-scale drills involving internal and external stakeholders. Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify gaps in crisis preparedness across city assets. Coordinate with government agencies, emergency services, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with national and local crisis management requirements. Establish and maintain crisis communication protocols, ensuring clear and timely information flow during major events. Lead after-action reviews following exercises and real events, producing recommendations for corrective action and capability improvement. Support live control room operations in manning the crisis operations desk, if needed. Support the integration of crisis readiness standards into the operational readiness framework across all Qiddiya assets.