Manager - External Programs & Policies

Qiddiya Investment Company

The Manager External Programs & Policies is responsible for supporting the implementation and oversight of external regulatory and strategic initiatives. This includes facilitating local content adoption, managing supplier development programs, ensuring compliance with regional requirements, and aligning with government mandates such as on ESG. The role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to foster relationships, drive compliance, and support strategic objectives.

1. Strategic Initiative Support

• Support development and execution of strategies for adopting local content requirements, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, and supplier development programs in line with PIF, national, and organizational goals. This will include the identification of risk, areas of non-compliance, opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor changes in government policies and assess their potential impact, proactively adjusting strategies as necessary.
• Develop and maintain detailed reports on local content adoption, ESG, and compliance with other regulatory requirements.
• Update the existing suite of business templates to account for local content and ESG regulations.
• Support management of the internal training programme to ensure that Procurement Teams understand and comply with the latest government programmes and policies.
• Develop, implement and refine KPIs to monitor and drive continuous improvement in Qiddiya s performance against LC and ESG criteria.

2. Supplier Development

• Support the design and implementation of supplier development programs and plans to enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of local suppliers.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including PIF and government agencies, to drive supplier development initiatives.

3. Stakeholder Liaison

• Collaborate with internal teams to implement local content and ESG requirements, prepare for audits and ensure compliance with mandates.
• Support co-ordination activities between the organization and external entities, including government agencies, suppliers, and other regulatory bodies.
• Foster collaborative relationships with PIF and government bodies to support compliance and strategic objectives.