FM Planning & Oversight Director

Riyadh Holding Company is a leading Saudi company with over four decades of experience in designing, developing, and operating integrated, sustainable urban ecosystems. The company delivers innovative real estate solutions for public-benefit projects across the Riyadh region, creating long-term value for communities and stakeholders. Driven by a commitment to enhancing quality of life and enabling thriving cities, Riyadh Holding focuses on service-oriented developments, the activation of public spaces and parks, and the advancement of logistics and mobility solutions, contributing to sustainable urban growth and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. We are currently seeking an experienced FM Planning & Oversight Director to join King Abdullah Gardens. The role leads strategic planning, budgeting, governance and performance oversight across Facility Management’s four service areas: Technical & Asset Management, Soft Services, Hard Services, and HSE & QA. The Director will give the Head of Facility Management and executive leadership a single, consolidated view of FM performance, budget utilization and contractor compliance across the Gardens’ contractor workforce and annual operating budget, ensuring consistency, accountability and continuous improvement across the FM function. 1. Key Responsibilities: Strategic & Annual Planning • Lead the annual operational planning and budgeting cycle across all FM functions (Technical & Asset Management, Soft Services, Hard Services, HSE & QA). • Consolidate resource, budget, and service-level planning inputs from each FM Lead into a single FM operating plan. Performance Oversight & Reporting • Own consolidated KPI / SLA reporting across all FM service areas and contractors. • Prepare executive and Board-level FM performance reports for the Head of Facility Management. Contractor & Budget Governance • Oversee contract performance, budget utilization, and variance across all FM service contracts. • Support contract renewal, retendering, and commercial negotiation processes in coordination with Procurement. Cross-Functional Coordination • Coordinate planning and reporting cycles across the FM Leads (Technical & Asset Management, Soft Services, Hard Services, HSE & QA) to ensure consistency and alignment. • Act as the central point of contact for FM data, planning, and governance matters with GRC, Finance, and executive leadership. Continuous Improvement • Identify efficiency and cost-optimization opportunities across FM operations. • Support the Head of Facility Management in structuring and scaling the FM function. • Performs other job-related duties in the role as assigned. 2. Qualifications & Experience: • Education: Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree or relevant professional certification (IFMA, RICS) preferred. • Experience: 10+ years in facility management, asset management, or operations planning, including experience overseeing multi-service contractor environments. • Preferred background: Large-scale, multi-site, or destination / hospitality operations; budget planning and governance experience. • Languages: Fluent Arabic and English. Show more Show less

Key responsibilities include: Strategic & Annual Planning – Lead the annual operational planning and budgeting cycle across all FM functions; Consolidate resource, budget, and service-level planning inputs into a single FM operating plan. Performance Oversight & Reporting – Own consolidated KPI/SLA reporting across all FM service areas and contractors; Prepare executive and Board-level FM performance reports. Contractor & Budget Governance – Oversee contract performance, budget utilization, and variance; Support contract renewal, retendering, and commercial negotiation in coordination with Procurement. Cross-Functional Coordination – Coordinate planning and reporting cycles across the FM Leads; Act as the central point of contact for FM data, planning, and governance with GRC, Finance, and executive leadership. Continuous Improvement – Identify efficiency and cost-optimization opportunities; Support the Head of Facility Management in structuring and scaling the FM function; Performs other related duties.