Manager – Urban Planning

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Manager – Urban Planning will play a critical role in realization and implementation of the OXAGON Master Plan and support the implementation of NEOM’s Technical Standards and Procedures

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Capability to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement in existing processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• High attention to details to ensure the processes are optimized.
• Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adjust engagement strategies based on changing circumstances or feedback.
• Ability to lead and influence others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Uphold ethical standards in all stakeholder interactions and communications.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Manager – Urban Planning’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage the technical delivery of the Oxagon Master Plan and any future amendments and updates in consultation and coordination with other technical disciplines / NEOM Sectors.
• Review project deliverables for quality, completeness and for compliance with the Project brief and OXAGON/sector requirements
• Work in collaboration with Oxagon team leads and senior management to support the delivery of the Oxagon Master Plan and associated assets.
• Provide project management during the technical delivery of the OXAGON Master Plan and any future updates through procurement of professional services, contract and document management such as conducting reviews, approval of invoices, scheduling control, implementing project controls in partnership with the Management Consultants, OXAGON finance, commercial and procurement teams
• Coordinate and manage OXAGON’s consultants in relation to delivery of the Master Plan.
• Manage appropriate interface with the NEOM Authority to ensure that the master plan meets the regulatory requirements of the Planning Authority and other authorities, Sectors and stakeholders which have jurisdiction in approving the master plan
• Prepare OXAGON and NEOM Board presentations and supporting material
• Respond to queries in relation to Master Plan activity and RFI in relation to the Master Plan development, progress and technical interface.
• Monitor continued alignment of Oxagon Master Plan with the NEOM sustainability urban planning and building requirements as well as NEOM performance standards.   

       Leadership

• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other communication materials tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Ensure that all stakeholder engagement activities comply with the relevant regulations and ethical standards.
• Utilize data analytics to drive strategies and decisions.

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of related experience of which at least 3 years would be in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Proven track record of delivering similar services for master plan implementation and development of a similar scale around the world, and particularly in the GCC
• Experience should cover all spans of a master plan life cycle commencing from ideation, feasibility, concept, detailed, engineering and development
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering including environmental sustainability infrastructure, transportation and building development principles.
• Ability to work and analyze activities independently by collecting, assimilating, analyzing and interpreting data to facilitate decision making and drawing conclusions.
• Prepare oral and/or written reports and impart them effectively
• Formulate sound recommendations and present them effectively.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, senior management and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Urban Planning / Engineering discipline from an accredited University.
• Other qualifications including membership to an internationally recognized accreditation body would be an asset.