Senior Manager – Sustainable Developments

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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
To lead the strategic vision and comprehensive implementation of all environmental and sustainability initiatives across the Proponent’s activities and assets. This role ensures world-class compliance with NEOM’s Regenerative Development Management System, driving innovative and sustainable development.

 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The OXAGON Development Division is searching for a dynamic and innovative sustainability professional to join the Sustainable Development Team.  This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a senior career professional with highly developed technical knowledge and management experience in Environment & Sustainability.

The NEOM giga-project aims to be the most sustainable development project on the planet. This role is critical in supporting the implementation of NEOM’s Environmental and Sustainability Commitments in the planning design, construction and operation phases for all projects across Oxagon.

 

The Environment and Sustainability Senior Manager is responsible for the following, but not limited to:

 

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Lead, develop, and direct the Proponent’s overarching environmental and sustainability strategies, objectives, programs, and action plans, with a strong emphasis on achieving net-zero carbon, EUI targets, and overall regenerative development.
• Translate the business strategy into annual environmental and sustainability operational plans and targets, ensuring performance is consistently monitored, measured, and reported.
• Actively participate in executive management discussions to shape the overall strategy and decision-making for sustainable development, including the adoption of global green building and infrastructure rating systems.

 

Team Leadership & Management

• Provide effective leadership, coaching, and motivation to a high-performing department, including Environmental Assessment Managers, Environmental Compliance Managers, Environmental Sustainability Managers, Energy Engineering Services Manager, Sustainable Infrastructure Managers, and Asset Commissioning Managers.
• Oversee the development of team capabilities and ensure optimal resource allocation to meet project demands and organizational objectives.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the department.

 

Program Development & Implementation Oversight

• Direct the development and implementation of comprehensive environmental assessment and permitting programs, ensuring timely achievement of approvals and adherence to all NEOM and national regulations.
• Oversee the implementation and management of robust environmental and sustainability compliance programs across the entire supply chain, covering development, construction, operational, and decommissioning phases.
• Guide the integration of sustainability principles and good environmental practices into the design, construction, and operation of all projects and assets, including ambitious decarbonization targets.
• Ensure that all aspects of the NEOM Plan of Work (NEOM-NEN-PRC-029) are meticulously followed for master planning, design, construction, operational, and decommissioning activities.
• Lead the strategic direction for energy modeling, daylighting, and thermal comfort simulation programs, ensuring the achievement of project-specific and OXAGON EUI targets and adherence to relevant standards like IPMVP and ASHRAE guidelines.
• Oversee the implementation of sustainable infrastructure projects, including the management of Envision and SITES rating system schemes and the development of innovative carbon and biodiversity offset programs.
• Ensure the effective planning, leading, and managing of the commissioning process (CxA) for assets to achieve sustainable and integrated building performance in accordance with guidelines such as USGBC LEED BD+C and/or EBOM.
• Drive compliance with green building rating standards and codes requirements, including LEED, Mostadam, International Green Construction Code, Saudi Green Building Code 1001, and Saudi Energy Code 601.
• Compliance & Standards Adherence:
• Ensure all departmental activities and project deliverables strictly comply with NEOM’s Regenerative Development Management System (RDMS) procedures and standards, as well as relevant international frameworks like IFC PS.
• Monitor and ensure continuous compliance with environmental and sustainability roles and responsibilities across all projects and report progress to executive management.

 

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders, including Development, Project, and Sector teams (e.g., Enowa, Topian, Projects Sector), as well as the Executive Director.
• Cultivate strong relationships with external third-party stakeholders, including NEOM environmental departments, regulatory authorities, environmental consultants, service providers, developers, and tenants.
• Proactively engage with planning, design, construction, and operation teams on critical environmental and sustainability issues, including architectural and Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) building design.

 

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Direct the preparation and consolidation of departmental budgets and monitor financial performance against budget.
• Ensure that all environmental and sustainability departmental reports are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with NEOM’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Prepare and present periodical management reports and progress reports to senior management, informing decision-making on various environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure all relevant environmental and sustainability data is collated across all Proponent projects (design, construction, operations) and reported to NEOM Environment using official mechanisms.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
• Drive the implementation of best practices and innovative solutions in energy efficiency, sustainable design, green supply chains, and environmental data analysis.
• Oversee research into cutting-edge products and technologies related to energy and water efficiency and conservation and contribute to solving design challenges in a changing environment.

 

 

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.

 

 

 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental and sustainability management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership overseeing multi-disciplinary teams in specialized areas like energy engineering, sustainable infrastructure, and commissioning.
• Extensive experience managing environmental and sustainability aspects of large-scale infrastructure and construction projects.
• Proven expertise in environmental impact assessment, permitting processes, and developing/implementing assurance and compliance systems.
• Demonstrated experience in carbon management and developing sustainable design and development strategies for the built environment.
• Exceptional strategic planning, project management, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Outstanding leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to inspire teams and build successful relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication for diverse audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of regional environmental regulations and international standards (e.g., IFC PS, LEED, Mostadam, Envision, SITES, WELL, IPMVP, ASHRAE, Green Construction/Building/Energy Codes).
• Expertise in energy efficiency strategies, decarbonization pathways, embodied carbon management, sustainable infrastructure development, and asset commissioning.
• Familiarity with energy modeling software (e.g., IES, eQUEST, Energy Plus).

 

 

 

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Environmental sciences, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field and or Master’s degree in relevant field equivalent from a recognized tertiary educational institution is required
• LEED AP, WELL AP, Envision SP, ISO14001 – accreditation is highly desirable.