Director – Governance

Be the change. Join the world’s most visionary developer.Red Sea Global (RSG) is showing that there is a better way to positively shape the places we live, work and travel.We are purpose-driven and committed to people and planet. Our transformative programs are a driving force to achieving Vision 2030, as well as leading the world towards regenerative tourism.Join RSG and be part of the positive change for Saudi Arabia and the world.Job Purpose:Direct governance arrangements across Red Sea Global's corporate portfolios to ensuring governance structures, policies and delegation of authority operate consistently.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic ResponsibilitiesDirect the formulation of the Department's annual and medium-term business plans, ensuring they reflect divisional strategy and functional priorities.Plan the Department's portfolio of projects, initiatives and services, sequencing activities to deliver agreed targets and service levels.Design and refine departmental processes, standards and performance indicators that enable effective and compliant operations.Develop and manage the Department's budget and operating plans, aligning expenditure with strategic initiatives and monitoring variances.Coordinate with peer Departments and corporate functions to integrate plans, share information and address cross-functional issues impacting delivery.Optimize departmental structures, systems and workflows to enhance efficiency, quality and responsiveness to internal and external stakeholders.Core Responsibilities Develop the governance framework applied across corporate portfolios, covering structures, decision rights and committee arrangements, to reinforce transparent decision-making, accountability and adherence to approved authorities.Develop the policy lifecycle for the Group, including development standards, approval routing, publication and periodic review, to reinforce transparent decision-making, accountability and adherence to approved authorities.Design delegation of authority schedules for corporate portfolios, ensuring authority levels remain proportionate and current.Develop the governance calendar for Group-level committees, ensuring meetings, papers and decisions are properly convened and recorded.Develop governance assessments across corporate portfolios, identifying gaps against the approved framework, to reinforce transparent decision-making, accountability and adherence to approved authorities.Develop conflict of interest and disclosure processes for Group-level stakeholders, to reinforce transparent decision-making, accountability and adherence to approved authorities.Guide governance guidance, templates and training that support consistent application across portfolios, to reinforce transparent decision-making, accountability and adherence to approved authorities.Coordinate governance compliance monitoring across corporate portfolios, escalating deviations, to reinforce transparent decision-making, accountability and adherence to approved authorities.Develop with the Legal Division on statutory and constitutional matters affecting Group governance, to reinforce transparent decision-making, accountability and adherence to approved authorities.Own governance records, registers and decision logs to ensure completeness and auditability.Design the section's annual work program, resourcing and delivery priorities, to reinforce transparent decision-making, accountability and adherence to approved authorities.Develop teams and external providers on standards, priorities and quality expectations, resolving escalated delivery issues, to reinforce transparent decision-making, accountability and adherence to approved authorities.People Management ResponsibilitiesDirect workforce planning for the Department, identifying staffing needs, key roles and capability gaps in line with business plans.Plan and coordinate recruitment, onboarding and internal mobility activities, ensuring selection decisions support long-term capability.Design and refine departmental approaches to performance management, coaching and feedback, in line with corporate frameworks.Develop targeted learning and development plans for functional teams, prioritizing critical skills and career pathways.Coordinate talent review and succession discussions, providing insight on potentials, risks and development actions.Guide managers in applying people policies and practices fairly and consistently, escalating complex cases where required.

Job Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Business Administration, Law or Corporate Governance, or a related fieldYears & Nature of Experience: Minimum 11 years, including a minimum of 5 years in managerial roles.Skills:Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English.Corporate governance framework design and committee secretariat management.Policy architecture, delegation of authority and governance maturity assessment. Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration. Analytical thinking, problem-solving and structured decision-making.Job Context:The role is based in Riyadh and operates primarily as an office-based position, with regular travel to Red Sea Global destinations and operating sites.The role carries people management responsibilities for the Group Governance team.For more information about Red Sea Global, visit:🌐 Website: https://www.redseaglobal.com/en🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/red-sea-global/▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMo1fSbA3iOhvvC8OP0IYNA🐦 X: @TheRedSeaGlobal