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's 12-asset operational model.
Key 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 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.
- Minimum 7 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
