78 Entertainment jobs in Saudi Arabia

Overview :

Qiddiya Investment Company is a leading real estate company dedicated to creating world-class entertainment and leisure destinations in Saudi Arabia. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as Manager - Entertainment Strategy.

As the Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of our entertainment offerings. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of groundbreaking entertainment projects that will redefine the entertainment landscape in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the Director of Entertainment Strategy in executing the overarching entertainment asset class strategies to ensure the achievement of portfolio and asset ambitions, vision, and objectives.

- Contribute to the design (pre-concept and concept) and early development stages of new entertainment assets to ensure alignment with Qiddiya's entertainment offering and financial targets.

- Develop project documentation for distribution including, but not limited to; Request for Proposals, Scope of Works, Strategy Briefs, and various matrices.

- Collaborate with consultants and third parties to ensure insights and recommendations are aligned with the overall scope of work and business expectations.

- Lead analysis and research on theme park benchmarks and strategic topics to support sound decision-making.

- Provide input to initial go-live strategies (operating model, pricing, sales and marketing, manpower planning, etc.) and offer implementation support to other functions within Qiddiya.

- Prepare materials for stakeholders to ensure alignment and adequate presentation of content related to entertainment assets.

- Monitor key assets' KPIs covering development, business, financial, and operational plans.

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

- Minimum of 6 years of experience in entertainment strategy or a related area.

Overview :

Qiddiya Investment Company is a leading real estate company dedicated to creating world-class entertainment and leisure destinations in Saudi Arabia. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as Manager - Entertainment Strategy.

As the Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of our entertainment offerings. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of groundbreaking entertainment projects that will redefine the entertainment landscape in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the Director of Entertainment Strategy in executing the overarching entertainment asset class strategies to ensure the achievement of portfolio and asset ambitions, vision, and objectives.

- Contribute to the design (pre-concept and concept) and early development stages of new entertainment assets to ensure alignment with Qiddiya's entertainment offering and financial targets.

- Develop project documentation for distribution including, but not limited to; Request for Proposals, Scope of Works, Strategy Briefs, and various matrices.

- Collaborate with consultants and third parties to ensure insights and recommendations are aligned with the overall scope of work and business expectations.

- Lead analysis and research on theme park benchmarks and strategic topics to support sound decision-making.

- Provide input to initial go-live strategies (operating model, pricing, sales and marketing, manpower planning, etc.) and offer implementation support to other functions within Qiddiya.

- Prepare materials for stakeholders to ensure alignment and adequate presentation of content related to entertainment assets.

- Monitor key assets' KPIs covering development, business, financial, and operational plans.

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

- Minimum of 6 years of experience in entertainment strategy or a related area.

Overview

At Six Flags Qiddiya City, the Manager of Entertainment & Events works closely with the Senior Manager - Entertainment & Events to ensure the seamless operation of all live entertainment and events within the park. This involves providing leadership, strategic input, and operational support to achieve departmental goals and enhance the guest experience.

COLLECTIVE

• Comply with Qiddiya’s code of conduct and ethics
• Promote the Qiddiya vision, mission, values and model desired behaviors
• Promote Qiddiya and spread its culture
• Commit to Qiddiya’s rules and regulations
• Perform tasks as directed in the pursuit of the achievement of organizational goals
• Share with team know-how and encourage their development

JOB-SPECIFIC

• Pre-opening:
• Support Leadership: Collaborate closely with the Senior Manager - Entertainment & Events contributing to strong leadership and fostering a positive work environment, whilst driving employee development and engagement
• Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and implementing departmental plans that align with the theme park's objectives, with a focus on P&L accountability for seasonal events
• Content Development: Contribute to the creative direction of entertainment offerings, ensuring they meet brand standards and deliver a world class offering
• Media Development: Work on the development and updates of attraction media content, ensuring alignment with the park's creative vision
• Operational Excellence: Play a key role in developing and producing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments, and Operational Documentation. Implement training plans for the department, focusing on safety, guest service and entertainment excellence.
• Uniform and Laundry: Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee the development of uniforms and laundry programs, ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Casting and Recruitment: Assist in casting and recruitment strategies, including planning and execution for both Six Flags and Qiddiya Water Park.
• Seasonal Events: Coordinate with the Senior Management teams for seasonal events to create, plan and execute locally relevant events.
• Schedules: Establish and optimize performer schedules for maximum park coverage, considering operational hours and guest interactivity

• Operational Oversight: Oversee various divisions of Entertainment & Events, ensuring operational readiness and addressing technical issues. This includes all show related activities as well as staff laundry and uniform functions
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to support park-wide operations
• Goal Setting: Provide input for both short-term and long-term departmental goals
• Operational Excellence: Continually assess and update all department SOPs, Risk Assessments, and other Operational Documentation
• Compliance: Ensure the department's compliance with local laws and guidelines and park policies
• Budget Management: Collaborate on the budget development and management of Entertainment, Events, and Uniform/Wardrobe
• Leadership: Participate in meetings, monitor team performance, and contribute to the development of entertainment and events to enhance the guest experience
• Duty Manager: Rotate between the roles of Department Duty Manager and Park Duty Manager as needed
• Other Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned

• Education: BSc in Entertainment, Business Administration or related degree program or equivalent functional experience is preferred.
• Experience: 3-6 years of operation in entertainment, theatre, show or event production.

• Ability to create and implement training and operating procedures
• Strong motivational, leadership, and team building skills
• Strong organizational skills, creativity, attention to detail, and self-motivation
• Budget preparation and forecasting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Flexibility to work a schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting and climbing

• Self-Actualization & Fulfilment: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED
• Team Synergy & Development: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED
• Entrepreneurial Mindset & Drive: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED
• Business Acumen & Diligence: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED

At Six Flags Qiddiya City, The Manager of Entertainment & Events works closely with the Senior Manager - Entertainment & Events to ensure the seamless

operation of all live entertainment and events within the park. This involves providing leadership, strategic input, and operational support to achieve

departmental goals and enhance the guest experience.

J O B D U T I E S

COLLECTIVE

Comply with the Qiddiya's code of conduct and ethics

Promote the Qiddiya vision, mission, values and model desired behaviors

Promote Qiddiya and spread its culture

Commit to Qiddiya's rules and regulations

Perform tasks as directed in the pursuit of the achievement of organizational goals

Share with team know-how and encourage their development

JOB-SPECIFIC

Pre-opening:

Support Leadership: Collaborate closely with the Senior Manager - Entertainment & Events contributing to strong leadership and fostering a positive

work environment, whilst driving employee development and engagement

Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and implementing departmental plans that align with the theme park's objectives, with a focus on P&L

accountability for seasonal events

Content Development: Contribute to the creative direction of entertainment offerings, ensuring they meet brand standards and deliver a world class

offering

Media Development: Work on the development and updates of attraction media content, ensuring alignment with the park's creative vision

Operational Excellence: Play a key role in developing and producing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments, and Operational

Documentation. Implement training plans for the department, focusing on safety, guest service and entertainment excellence.

Uniform and Laundry: Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee the development of uniforms and laundry programs, ensuring adherence to quality

standards

Casting and Recruitment: Assist in casting and recruitment strategies, including planning and execution for both Six Flags and Qiddiya Water Theme

Park.

Seasonal Events: Coordinate with the Senior Management teams for seasonal events to create, plan and execute locally relevant events.

Schedules: Establish and optimize performer schedules for maximum park coverage, considering operational hours and guest interactivity.

During Operations:

Operational Oversight: Oversee various divisions of Entertainment & Events, ensuring operational readiness and addressing technical issues. This

includes all show related activities as well as staff laundry and uniform functions

Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to support park-wide operations

Goal Setting: Provide input for both short-term and long-term departmental goals

Operational Excellence: Continually assess and update all department SOPs, Risk Assessments, and other Operational Documentation

Compliance: Ensure the department's compliance with local laws and guidelines and park policies

Budget Management: Collaborate on the budget development and management of Entertainment, Events, and Uniform/Wardrobe

Leadership: Participate in meetings, monitor team performance, and contribute to the development of entertainment and events to enhance the guest

experience

Duty Manager: Rotate between the roles of Department Duty Manager and Park Duty Manager as needed

Other Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned .

Education BSc in Entertainment, Business Administration or related degree program or equivalent functional experience is

preferred.

Experience 3-6 years of operation in entertainment, theatre, show or event production.

Skills Ability to create and implement training and operating procedures

Strong motivational, leadership, and team building skills.

Strong organizational skills, creativity, attention to detail, and self-motivation

Budget preparation and forecasting experience

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Flexibility to work a schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays

Valid driver's license

Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting and climbing

Core

Competencies

Self-Actualization & Fulfilment: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED

Team Synergy & Development: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED

Entrepreneurial Mindset & Drive: Proficiency Level – ADVANCED

Business Acumen & Diligence: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED

At Six Flags Qiddiya City, The Manager of Entertainment & Events works closely with the Senior Manager - Entertainment & Events to ensure the seamless

operation of all live entertainment and events within the park. This involves providing leadership, strategic input, and operational support to achieve

departmental goals and enhance the guest experience.

J O B D U T I E S

COLLECTIVE

Comply with the Qiddiya's code of conduct and ethics

Promote the Qiddiya vision, mission, values and model desired behaviors

Promote Qiddiya and spread its culture

Commit to Qiddiya's rules and regulations

Perform tasks as directed in the pursuit of the achievement of organizational goals

Share with team know-how and encourage their development

JOB-SPECIFIC

Pre-opening:

Support Leadership: Collaborate closely with the Senior Manager - Entertainment & Events contributing to strong leadership and fostering a positive

work environment, whilst driving employee development and engagement

Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and implementing departmental plans that align with the theme park's objectives, with a focus on P&L

accountability for seasonal events

Content Development: Contribute to the creative direction of entertainment offerings, ensuring they meet brand standards and deliver a world class

offering

Media Development: Work on the development and updates of attraction media content, ensuring alignment with the park's creative vision

Operational Excellence: Play a key role in developing and producing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments, and Operational

Documentation. Implement training plans for the department, focusing on safety, guest service and entertainment excellence.

Uniform and Laundry: Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee the development of uniforms and laundry programs, ensuring adherence to quality

standards

Casting and Recruitment: Assist in casting and recruitment strategies, including planning and execution for both Six Flags and Qiddiya Water Theme

Park.

Seasonal Events: Coordinate with the Senior Management teams for seasonal events to create, plan and execute locally relevant events.

Schedules: Establish and optimize performer schedules for maximum park coverage, considering operational hours and guest interactivity.

During Operations:

Operational Oversight: Oversee various divisions of Entertainment & Events, ensuring operational readiness and addressing technical issues. This

includes all show related activities as well as staff laundry and uniform functions

Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to support park-wide operations

Goal Setting: Provide input for both short-term and long-term departmental goals

Operational Excellence: Continually assess and update all department SOPs, Risk Assessments, and other Operational Documentation

Compliance: Ensure the department's compliance with local laws and guidelines and park policies

Budget Management: Collaborate on the budget development and management of Entertainment, Events, and Uniform/Wardrobe

Leadership: Participate in meetings, monitor team performance, and contribute to the development of entertainment and events to enhance the guest

Experience
Duty Manager: Rotate between the roles of Department Duty Manager and Park Duty Manager as needed

Other Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned .

Requirements
Education BSc in Entertainment, Business Administration or related degree program or equivalent functional experience is

preferred.

Experience 3-6 years of operation in entertainment, theatre, show or event production.

Skills Ability to create and implement training and operating procedures

Strong motivational, leadership, and team building skills.

Strong organizational skills, creativity, attention to detail, and self-motivation

Budget preparation and forecasting experience

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Flexibility to work a schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays

Valid driver's license

Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting and climbing

Core

Competencies

Self-Actualization & Fulfilment: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED

Team Synergy & Development: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED

Entrepreneurial Mindset & Drive: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED

Business Acumen & Diligence: Proficiency Level - ADVANCED

• Show and Theme Parks
• R etail & Mall delivery
• Stadia and arena venues

• Accountable for the end-to-end leadership, management and delivery of all aspects of the project. This includes project management, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance and scope management of the projects, in line with the AtkinsRealis methodology.

• Accountable for successful close out of commercial fee and contractual negotiations with the Client and their representative.

• Accountable for the establishment of the project, including resourcing from Delivery Centres and Offices, project set up, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), program development, milestone establishment, scope changes and variations.

• Demonstrate care about the well-being of themselves and others, through actively participating in and driving OHS activities.

• Build and lead whole project delivery teams and work with the Discipline Leads to secure required resources.

• Ensure project delivery activity is in line with Company standards and client expectations.

• Ensure effective closeout and debrief occurs with Client, Client Relationship Executive (CRE), People Manager and Project Manager.

• Accountable for the P&L of the project

• Have an excellent understanding of Risk and the need to use their commercial acumen.

• Review and submit monthly project reports monitoring project performance.

• Review Project budget at the start of the project.

• Conduct Monthly Financial Review with the team and present to Senior Management.

• Manage contract matters with Client.

• Escalate issues in a timely manner to the Project Review Board.

Support the Executive Director of Entertainment Strategy in the development and execution of the overarching entertainment asset class strategy to ensure achievement of portfolio and assets' ambition, vision and objectives.

- Oversee design (pre-concept and concept) and early development stage of new entertainment assets to ensure alignment with Qiddiya’s entertainment offering and financial targets.

- Lead research and delivery of new entertainment concepts to be integrated in Qiddiya’s entertainment strategy; understand value proposition, prepare high level feasibility assessment and high-level implementation roadmap.

- Manage contracted consultants, IP licensors, and other third parties to ensure insights and recommendations provided are in line with the overall vision, objectives and business expectations.

- Develop and lead analysis and research on entertainment asset benchmarks (theme parks, family entertainment centers, etc.) and/or strategic topics to support robust and sound decision making.

- Develop initial go-live strategies (operating model, pricing, sales and marketing, manpower planning, etc.) and provide implementation support to other functions within Qiddiya.

- Prepare and present materials, for internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, approvals and adequate presentation of design and other content related.

- Establish and monitor key assets’ KPIs covering development, business, financial and operational plans to ensure proper evaluation of process, content, and contracted consultants.

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or related field.

- Minimum of 12 years of experience in the Strategy field.

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a dynamic and visionary Senior Director - Development (Entertainment) to lead our ambitious projects in creating unparalleled entertainment experiences. This role is crucial for driving the development of diverse entertainment offerings within the expansive Qiddiya destination, aimed at captivating audiences and enhancing the leisure landscape of Saudi Arabia.

As the Senior Director - Development for Entertainment, you will oversee all stages of project development, from initial concept and planning to execution and operational handover. You will work collaboratively with creative teams, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure that entertainment venues exceed industry standards while aligning with Qiddiya's strategic objectives.

• Lead the strategic planning and development of entertainment projects, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya's vision and goals.
• Oversee project management activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis and feasibility studies to identify opportunities and assess risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and design, to create innovative entertainment experiences.
• Manage relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to facilitate successful project execution.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, industry standards, and safety practices throughout the development process.
• Regularly report on project status, including milestones, challenges, and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Promote sustainable practices and innovation in all entertainment development initiatives.
• Engage with the community to foster awareness and excitement for Qiddiya’s entertainment offerings.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Entertainment Management, Project Management, Real Estate Development, or a related field.
• A minimum of 14-18 years in senior management roles within the entertainment industry or related fields.
• Strong understanding of the entertainment landscape, including trends, technologies, and audience preferences.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale entertainment projects from conception to completion.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on strategic implementation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with innovative entertainment solutions and cutting-edge technologies is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Overview :

Qiddiya Investment Company is a leading real estate company dedicated to creating world-class entertainment and leisure destinations in Saudi Arabia. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced individuals to join our team as Manager - Entertainment Strategy.

As the Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of our entertainment offerings. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of groundbreaking entertainment projects and make significant impact in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the Director of Entertainment Strategy in the execution of the overarching entertainment asset class strategies to ensure achievement of portfolio and assets' ambition, vision and objectives.

- Contribute to the design (pre-concept and concept) and early development stages of new entertainment assets to ensure alignment with Qiddiya's entertainment offering and financials targets.

- Develop project documentation for distribution including, but not limited to; Request for Proposals, Scope of Works, Strategy Briefs, various matrices, etc.

- Collaborate with consultants and other third parties to ensure insights and recommendations provided are in line with the overall scope of work, engagement objectives and business expectations.

- Lead analysis and research on theme park benchmarks and/or strategic topics to support robust and sound decision making.

- Provide input to initial go-live strategies (operating model, pricing, sales and marketing, manpower planning, etc.) and provide implementation support to other functions within Qiddiya.

- Prepare materials for internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and adequate presentation of design and other content related to entertainment assets.

- Prepare presentations and other supporting material required for seeking relevant approvals; Qiddiya Approval Committees, Qiddiya Senior Management and Board of Directors.

- Monitor key assets' KPIs covering development, business, financial and operational plans.

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or related fields.

- Minimum of 6 years of experience.